Understanding how your home uses energy is the first step to reducing waste and saving money. Most homeowners get an electric bill at the end of the month and have no idea where that power was used—or what they can do to lower their costs. With the Emporia Energy Monitor, you don’t have to guess.
You’ll get real-time insights into how much energy your home is using, which devices are drawing the most power, and how you can adjust your habits for better efficiency.
At Atlas Home Energy Solutions, we’re all about giving homeowners the tools they need to take control of their energy usage. In this blog, we’ll explain how Emporia works, why it’s a game-changer for homeowners, and how it can help you track, manage, and even predict your home’s energy needs.
Emporia tracks total household energy usage in real time and breaks it down by individual circuits. That means you can monitor up to 16 breakers in your home, labeling them by specific appliances like your furnace, water heater, refrigerator, or even your hot tub.
Everything is accessible through the Emporia app or online, giving you full visibility into your home’s power consumption. Whether you’re trying to lower your electric bill, get ready for solar, or just better understand your household energy habits, Emporia provides the insights you need to take action.
Most Maryland homeowners—especially those with BGE, PEPCO, or Potomac Edison—are now on time-of-use pricing, meaning the cost of electricity varies throughout the day. Running appliances at peak hours can cost significantly more than running them during off-peak times.
Emporia helps you see exactly when your home uses the most energy so you can shift usage to lower-cost periods. For example, running your dishwasher at 10 AM on a weekday might be far more expensive than waiting until 8 PM. Adjusting your HVAC system’s temperature during peak hours could lead to major savings. Charging your EV at the right time could cut your charging costs dramatically. With the ability to track real-time energy usage by breaker, you can create schedules that help you avoid unnecessary costs.
Ever wondered which appliances in your home are the real energy hogs? Emporia takes the guesswork out of it. You may assume your air conditioner is your biggest energy drain, but in many homes, the water heater actually uses more power. That gaming computer you always leave on might not be as big of a deal as you thought.
Noticing a high energy draw from a refrigerator or HVAC system could indicate an issue that needs attention. By seeing exactly where your energy is going, you can focus on the areas that will provide the biggest savings.
If you’re considering solar, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how much energy your home actually needs. Oversizing or undersizing your solar system can impact your return on investment.
Emporia makes it easy to track your actual energy consumption before installing solar, so you can ensure your system is properly sized. Already have solar? Emporia allows you to monitor your solar generation, comparing it against your household usage so you can see exactly how much energy your panels are producing and how much you’re still pulling from the grid.
When homeowners invest in energy efficiency upgrades, they often wonder: Is this actually making a difference?
With Emporia, you can track your energy use before and after upgrades, making it clear how much you’re saving. If you upgrade your attic insulation, you should see a drop in heating and cooling costs. After installing a high-efficiency heat pump, you’ll see how much less energy is being used for heating. Sealing your ductwork with Aeroseal® should result in reduced HVAC run times and lower overall consumption. Seeing these improvements in real time helps homeowners confirm that they’re making smart investments in their home’s efficiency.
One of the hidden benefits of Emporia is its ability to alert homeowners to equipment problems before they become expensive repairs. If your heat pump suddenly starts using significantly more energy, it could mean it's running on emergency heat mode, a common issue when the system is failing. A refrigerator or freezer that is drawing more power than usual could be struggling due to dirty coils or failing components. An unexpected spike in energy use could indicate a hidden issue, like a water heater that’s constantly running or a disconnected duct leaking air into an attic. By tracking trends in energy usage, you can catch inefficiencies before they turn into major problems.
Many homeowners feel like their electric bills don’t match their actual energy use. While utility meters are generally accurate, estimated billing cycles or meter malfunctions can sometimes result in unexpected charges. With Emporia, you can compare your actual energy usage to what your utility company is billing you for. If something seems off, you’ll have the data to back it up.
If you want to stop guessing about your energy use and start taking control, Emporia is a powerful tool that can help. Whether you’re looking to cut costs, prepare for solar, or simply get a better understanding of your home’s energy habits, real-time monitoring puts the power in your hands. Want to maximize your energy savings? Contact Atlas Home Energy Solutions today to schedule a home energy audit. We’ll help you identify efficiency upgrades, air sealing opportunities, and insulation improvements that will make a measurable impact on your energy costs.
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