The New York Public Service Commission announced a new pilot program for direct metered tenants to monitor and control their energy usage. Jump Start NY is currently accepting residents in New York State to participate in the pilot which will include monitoring energy usage via home computer. According to Con Edison, participants will:
- Get a free electricity monitor installed in their home
- Follow real-time energy use with home computers
- Learn to use less energy and lower bills
- Connect with other Jumpstart NY households in an online community
The program will allow residents to be able to see energy consumed at any given moment, when energy peaks and what appliances contribute to peak usage, and conservation activities can reduce usage and reduce utility bills.
Residents eligible for this pilot must reside in eligible areas of New York (areas codes eligible include New York City, Albany, and Buffalo), live in a direct metered building, pay their own electric bill, and have access to a computer that has internet. Tenants in coop and condo buildings are welcome to apply as an individual; however, entire buildings are not eligible to apply in aggregate.
This pilot is a great opportunity to get hands on experience with the latest home energy monitoring technology and the program is accepting applicants on a first come first serve basis, offering spots to approximately 250 residents in the entire state. Applications must be received by Friday, September 10th, 2010. Read more about the program at the NY Jumpstart Website.
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