Energy Monitoring and Management using Internet of Things

Energy management is becoming a trending topic in the 21st century. It includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units. One of initial steps for an effective energy cost control program is the assessment of energy consumption and pattern of energy usage. This is the place where Energy Monitoring comes into picture. It is a technique based on the standard management axiom stating that "You cannot manage what you cannot measure". It serves as an effective guide for energy management. Unlike energy meters which are installed at locations which cannot be accessed easily, this monitoring system can be installed within the house i.e. nearby the switchboard or distribution box. By this way the people can get an idea of how much energy they are consuming in real time, inside their house itself. By uploading the data into the cloud, detailed consumption of energy will be available for every month, every day and every hour. This serves as a tool for Energy management. Apart from this, the loads in the houses can also be controlled remotely via computers/smart phones in case of overloads or when a person is not available at home.