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The device IS compatible with Google Power Meter.
I read about Google's product a while back, and was discouraged to find out there there was a very limited number of utilities that worked with it.
After reading about the TED, I found out that there are TWO ways to connect to Google Power Meter. ONE is if you have a "smart meter" and are one one of those specific power utilities. The OTHER way is simply to have a TED (or a handful of other devices.)
A couple of reasons that I wanted a TED over just a Kill-a-watt, is that it can log all your data over time - creating nice little charts for you to learn from, AND the TED can track power of items that don't have a standard plug on them.
For example, I can plug a lamp cord into a Kill-a-watt, but I CAN'T plug-in my built-in ceiling light. At least in that case, I can count the bulbs, and I know how many watts those bulbs pull.
But how many watts does my well pump pull? I have no clue!
On an electric water heater, it lists the watts of the elements on the side, but who knows exactly how many hours a day it actually runs? Any you can't plug 240V into a Kill-a-Watt.
With the TED, I will be able to track big, hardwired devices over time to figure out my whole-house energy use, and how to reduce it.
By connecting it to Google Power Meter, I will be able to get all that info from anywhere on the internet.
I have even heard of people realizing they left something on at home by checking Power Meter when they get to work!
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