Power Check Energy Meters
Easy-to-use Power Check energy meters from Xcel Energy can be reserved online through the Hennepin County Library catalog.The energy meters can be plugged into any standard 120-volt electric appliance to measure voltage, electricity cost, and electric consumption. They come with home energy assessment instructions, worksheets, money-saving energy tips, and information about rebates and incentive programs.
The meters will help you:
- Identify high energy use appliances in your home.
- Determine how much it costs to use appliances.
- Predict your savings in reducing appliance use.
- Calculate the cost-savings of replacing older equipment with energy-efficient models.
- Identify "energy vampires" - appliances that use energy when switched off.
To get started, you can watch a video with information on using the meters.
For more information:
- See the Xcel Energy website for Power Check Meter instructions in English and Spanish.
- Visit the Hennepin County Library Home & Garden Subject Guide for information about Green Living.
- Check out Hennepin County's Cool County Initiative for information about how the County is working with businesses and residents on energy conservations and environmental issues.
