How it works

What you need

You need a Sensor Jaw, a compatible electricity monitor (also known as a Real Time Display) and the energyhive hub all of which can be purchased through energyhive's secure shop. If you already have a compatible electricity monitor (CurrentCost or efergy) you will only need to buy an energyhive hub.

A broadband connection is required.

What happens at your end

	1) The sensor jaw connected to your electricity supply is connected to a transmitter which sends a signal every six seconds to the electricity monitor.
	2) The energyhive hub is 'paired' with the in-home display so that both energyhive and the in-home monitor show the same data.
	3) The energyhive hub sends the information to your private area on a database at energyhive through your broadband connection.
	4) At energyhive the data is collected and securely stored, allowing members to view (via a web browser) their own energy profile over time and also compare it to groups of other members by profile (see What happens our end below to find out exactly how).

What happens at our end (the geeky bit)

energyhive receives the electricity readings via your unique IP address (that's your broadband address) every six seconds showing the exact amount of electricity that your home is using.

The data is held within a secure environment and anonymously aggregated within your member groups - no-one else will be able to identify your individual electricity consumption profile unless you permit it.

We keep a long history of the data (over two years) to allow you to see patterns of behaviour and thus identify opportunities to reduce your energy consumption.

Ready to buy?

Cost of the equipment varies, depending on whether you need to buy the full kit, or just the data box if you already have a compatible CurrentCost or efergy monitor.

Studies show you can save 20% on your electricity bill when you can monitor your actual consumption, real-time. Join now, bring your bills down and do your bit to help the environment.

Important: If you know of other monitors which you would like us to add, please contact us.