Energy meters constantly monitor your household energy usage. The idea is if
you can see how much electricity you’re using, it’ll help you use
less.
What sets the Wattson apart from other energy meters is that owners of
grid-connect solar systems can also track exactly how much electricity
they’re pumping into the grid, helping to keep those electricity
retailers honest!
IT’S OFFICIAL!
DIY KYOTO’S WATTSON CAN SAVE YOU ON AVERAGE 19.56% A YEAR ON YOUR
ELECTRICITY BILLS
Since the limited, handmade wood version of 'wattson' was released in 2006, it
has been widely acclaimed for its beauty and its functionality by the design,
technology and environmental industries and the wider media (Vogue, Stuff,
Esquire, Marie Claire, Observer, Telegraph, Independent, Guardian). The
unlimited edition wattson01 offers a more affordable way to monitor energy
levels within private households and small businesses, whilst retaining its
high-end design aesthetic.
DIY KYOTO, founded by 3 Royal College of Art graduates – Greta Corke,
Richard Woods & Jon Sawdon Smith set up the company to encourage and assist
people in doing their bit for the environment and think about the amount of
energy they consume on an every day basis. They now act as consultants and
experts within the design, energy and environmental sectors, as well as
developing additional features for the wattson and continuing to grow their
forward-thinking company with a variety of new high tech,
‘design-meets-green’ products in development.
WATTSON SPEAKS FOR ITSELF:
I show you how much energy your home is using at any
given time.
I can show you in watts or in $ (ouch!).
I can even show you in colour-changing light.
I get my information from a transmitter attached to
your electricity meter or fuse box.
I am portable, so you can put me anywhere you like in your home.
The idea is, if you can see how much electricity you’re using,
it’ll help you use less. The people who invented me have found you can
save up to 20% on your electricity bills. That’s quite a lot of money
– enough for a new pair of shoes, or a candlelit dinner in a smart
restaurant. And, of course, you’d be doing your bit for the
environment.
FEATURES:
Wattson measures renewable energy, which means if you are generating power
through solar panels or wind turbines, for example, your wattson will measure
how much power you are generating. Wattson can now show energy use in Euros,
Dollars, Stirling and Yen as well as Pounds, making it a truly international product. It can measure single and also 3 phase
systems, making it suitable for large houses and even small businesses.
Wattson has a memory that can capture data for up to four weeks, which you
can then download via USB to holmes software and DIY KYOTO website. This offers
opportunities for interactive competitions with fellow
‘wattsowners’, and a community of people to engage with, sharing
tips and hints for saving energy.
