Support for Powerhouse Dynamics Energy Monitor? Anyone using

[madcodger]

UDI Team - I just got an email from Smarthome advertising the Powerhouse Dynamics energy monitoring system, which allows for monitoring of up to 44 circuits. Are there any plans to have this work with ISY, similar to Brultech? Am planning to purchase an energy monitoring system in next several weeks and had decided on the Brultech GEM, but this puts a new wrinkle in it. Any info appreciated, please.

 

All - Any comments on INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT monitoring systems would be appreciated. Systems such as the TED don't interest me b/c they do generally whole house monitoring and require cluttering of the powerline, which I fear will harm my Insteon performance. But monitoring individual circuits is high on my list (See, Teken, you've inspired me!).

 

Thanks,

 

Joe

[MWareman]

Wow...

 

*The eMonitor requires a separate 2-year software service agreement, sold through Powerhouse Dynamics when the system is being registered. Software Service pricing: pre-paid for $324 (equivalent of $13.50/mo.) - or - monthly for $14.99/mo. Service covers proactive monitoring and alerts, free software upgrades, unlimited data storage, and more.

 

No thanks. They should be giving the device away in return for that monthly fee along with a 2 year commitment. Sounds like they are going to keep the API private to keep everyone from avoiding paying their fee.

[madcodger]

Good point. But still want to understand what ISY / UDI can / can't, will / won't support. Thanks.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Joe,

 

No plans whatsoever! I had not even heard of them till the advertisement today. And, looking at their solution, I think they are very much ingrained into their portal/service charge and would not let us to circumvent it.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[madcodger]

Good to know. Brultech keeps a customer... Thanks for replying,

 

Joe