Sense

Sense is a home energy monitor that's supposed to help you understand what's going on in your house, cut your power bill and lower your carbon footprint. Using AI technology, Sense offers detailed, real-time device-level monitoring and in-home insights so you can see exactly how and when energy is being used in your home.

Among Sense's features are:

• Real-time Energy Use: See what your house is using at any moment.
• Device Detection: See which devices are on and off so you can better control your energy usage.
• Historical Usage and Trends: See how you've used energy in the past to spot trends and optimize your usage.
• Bill Tracking and Goal-Setting: See how much you're using and set goals for improvement.
• Solar Monitoring: If you have a solar power system, you can see how much energy you're producing and consuming.

Sense hopes to get people interested in its product by letting them:

• Save Energy: See how much energy you're using and find ways to cut back, an average user saving 8% on their electric bill.
• Stay Informed: Get alerts when your energy usage is out of the ordinary.
• Avoid Disasters: See when devices are turning on and off so you can avoid problems.
• Reduce Carbon Emissions: Shift your energy usage to times when the grid is generating cleaner power.

Sense has a range of products to suit different needs:

• Sense: For non-Solar homes; $299.
• Sense Flex: Adds dedicated circuit monitoring, split-service 400A systems, standby generators and solar monitoring; $349.
• Sense Solar: Tracks energy consumption and solar generation; $349.
• Flex Sensors: Extra sensors for dedicated circuit, generator or solar monitoring; $50.

Sense is designed for easy installation, taking less than 30 minutes for a licensed electrician to install. The system works with most home electrical systems, including split-phase 120/240V and 400A split-service residential panels. Sense also integrates with many connected devices and IoT-enabled meters.

By giving you a better understanding of what's going on with your energy usage, Sense helps you make informed decisions about your energy usage, which could mean cost savings and a greener future.

Published on July 2, 2024