Smart Home Energy Monitoring

Practical guides, product comparisons and advice for monitoring household electricity use, identifying energy-hungry appliances and improving home energy efficiency.

Smart Home Energy Monitoring

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Emporia Vue 3 and Refoss EM16P home energy monitors with circuit sensors and app dashboards

Lakmal Perera

onOctober 13, 2026

Emporia Vue 3 vs Refoss EM16P: Which 16-Circuit Energy Monitor Is Better?

Emporia Vue 3 and Refoss EM16P both monitor 16 circuits for about $160–$200. Compare cloud vs local data, Home Assistant support, sensors,…

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Smart Home Energy Monitoring

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Emporia Vue 3 circuit monitoring compared with Sense appliance detection

Lakmal Perera

onSeptember 27, 2026

Emporia Vue 3 vs Sense Home Energy Monitor: Which Is Better?

Compare Emporia Vue 3 and Sense by circuit monitoring, appliance detection, solar support, installation, privacy and long-term value.

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Smart Home Energy Monitoring

10 Min Read

Home energy monitors tracking household electricity use through a panel, smart plug and mobile dashboard

Lakmal Perera

onSeptember 16, 2026

Best Home Energy Monitors (2026): Whole-House & Circuit-Level Picks

Emporia Vue 3, Refoss EM16P, Shelly Pro 3EM and Eyedro compared by price, circuits, local data and solar support, plus what happened to Sense.

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Smart Home Energy Monitoring

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Measuring appliance energy use with a plug-in meter and smart plug before sizing a home backup battery

Lakmal Perera

onSeptember 16, 2026

How to Measure Appliance Energy Use Before Buying a Home Backup Battery

Learn how to measure appliance watts and kWh, calculate essential backup loads and choose a correctly sized home battery or portable power station.

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