306: Home Power Monitor

We focused on creating a cost-effective power monitoring system to help to lower electricity bills. We accomplished this task using sensors connected to a small computer inside a home’s circuit breaker box, enabling us to track power usage within a house. Some of the challenges we faced included creating the software that runs the system and displaying the necessary information. Ultimately we ensured stable connections and addressed issues with input and output. 

We developed a home power monitoring system that effectively gathers and presents real-time data on electricity use. The system provides insights into trends in individual appliances and total energy consumption. This encourages energy-saving behaviors and enables well-informed decision-making. By displaying what uses the most energy, our system allows users to make better choices regarding their electricity usage, which will save them money.