In 2008 the average annual electricity consumption for a household was 11,040 kWh. The annual electricity bill was about 1,200 $. PowerControl is an application that allows you to analyze and manage the electricity consumption in your home. This saves money and it also saves the environment.
You can choose from 70 devices in 11 categories to simulate the electricity consumption in your home. All devices contain detailed wattage and standby power information based on more than 2.000 underlying data. For instance, the average wattage of a 32’’ LCD TV is 155 watts. It is possible to add and delete devices as well as to enter alternative wattage to analyze the changes of electricity consumption.
- PowerControl provides comprehensive reports for annual, monthly and daily electricity consumption.
- It shows electricity consumption by device and by room.
- Furthermore it reports annual, monthly, daily electricity costs and shows the ratio of standby and total use.
- The final section compares current electricity consumption and costs to last years data.
- Overall you receive a professional tool to reduce electricity consumption and costs.
- Electricity consumption by device type is available. Data in kWh are displayed as a pie chart graphic.
- Electricity consumption by room is also illustrated as a pie chart.
What's new in version 1.2
- Use time can be set in minutes and hours.
- Tested on iOS 4.
Select from 70 devices in 11 categories with comprehensive wattage and standby information.
List all devices in your household to simulate the electricity consumption.
Display electricity consumption as a pie chart graphic.
Create device profiles to receive realistic electricity consumption results. You can use default or individual data.
Set the current price per kWh to calculate your total electricity costs. Compare electricity consumption and costs to last year's data.
Each report you receive has detailed information which is easy to read and understand.
Get detailed information about electricity consumption and costs per year, month and day. Find out how much you pay for standby power.
Compare this year to last year electricity bill.
Find the largest consumers of electricity in your household.
Receive information about electricity consumption by room.