1 Introduction
The PowerCost Monitor™ from Blue Line Innovations can help you reduce
your electricity bill. Our goal is to empower householders like you to reduce
the amount of electricity you use without seriously changing your lifestyle.
All of our products and services are developed with that goal in mind.
By using this manual and making the PowerCost Monitor™ a regular part of
your daily household management, you can significantly reduce the amount
of electricity you consume without dramatically altering day-to-day living.
Your PowerCost Monitor™ gives you the advantage of real-time feedback.
Tests have proven that householders who use real-time feedback can
reduce electricity needs by as much as 5 - 20%.
Real-time feedback means being able to:
¾ See how much energy your home is using from minute to
minute.
¾ See the effect of turning on or off various electrical devices
in your home.
It is important to remember that the PowerCost Monitor™ is just a tool.
The amount of savings is up to you. By striving to keep the values shown
on the Display Unit as low as possible you will use less electricity - up to
20% less - every month. That will translate into:
¾ Real savings on your monthly electricity bill
¾ Reduced green-house gas emissions
¾ Reduced demand on the power grid
To help you maximize energy savings, you will find relatively inexpensive
and effective tips at www.save-electricity.ca. These tips, when used in
conjunction with the PowerCost Monitor™, will help you attain your
conservation goals.
The PowerCost Monitor™ is straight-forward and easy to use. Should you
happen to experience any difficulties with your system please refer to the