Energy Use Tracking Now at Your Fingertips
Tracking
your energy usage in the past has been a pain for many home owners and business owners
alike. Now in 2014 there are many options available for download on your smartphone. Having your energy usage at your fingertips
can make it easy to see when and how you can conserve and SAVE!
Most applications offered are compatible with iPhone and Android
operating systems. Most of all they are generally FREE! We have done some investigating and found the top 5 ranking energy
tracking/efficiency apps available today. (Note: these apps are not listed in ranking order)
This app allows you to track your monthly energy usage
month-to-month as well as show you what your carbon footprint may be. The app will also make
recommendations for how to conserve energy based on your energy usage.
This app lets you put in the wattage information of
your appliances so that you gain a clear picture of what it costs to operate
them. The cost is based on watts, hours of use and the cost of electricity in
your area.
3. VELObill
This app works as a dashboard of energy usage for the consumer. It will
give you insight into where your energy consumption is coming from and how you
rank compared to your neighbors. This app goes beyond the others and allows you
to measure water and natural gas usage if you have those as well.On top of it all the app will help you identify
trouble areas and propose ways to reduce your overall utility bill.
4. Electrify
This app has a main
focus on energy efficient home improvements and lowering monthly utility
bills. It will provide you with a range of calculators and guides that will
help reduce your energy consumption and energy loss.
5. Leafully
This app will allow you to
see your energy use habits and alert you when your usage is out of the
ordinary. It also allows you to see how many trees it will take to offset your
carbon footprint.