Review of the Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001

The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001 takes off where many comparable home energy consumption devices leave off. With this feature packed device you can monitor your home or businesses electricity usage in real time as well as record data every second.

The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001 can catalog and export voltage data, kilowatts used, dollar amount spent and other varies trending information throughout the day to help you better manage your energy use. The device comes packaged with analytical software and USB connections to transfer the data collected and display it in an easy to understand format.

The display unit has a small footprint but has a very legible digital display. The Buttons and menu layout on the device is fairly easy to navigate as well. For all the environmentally conscience, The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001 also displays the amount of green house gasses produced!

One of the biggest draw backs to The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001 is that unless you have a fair amount of home electrical knowledge, installation is best left to a professional electrician. The display unit however does connect to any electrical outlet in your home to in order to gather and display data, which makes it great for those who want versatility.

While The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001 is one of the best tools available with respect to keeping a handle on your electric bill, it may be a little overboard for the average consumer. Try and determine your needs when buying a product of this sort. If you do not need all of the analytical features of this device, you may want to consider some stripped down lower costing alternative such as the Home Energy PowerCost Monitor available from Blue Line Innovations. It is really easy to setup and even more versatile than others due to the wireless technology it employs. If of course you need a "no holds bar" energy monitor, look no further than The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001.

I suggest in conjunction with using energy monitors such as this, go and purchase energy efficient light bulbs such as the LED variety. You will be amazed at just how little energy those little buggers need to operate. Also take advantage of any green home improvement tax breaks available to qualified homeowners!