Google™ PowerMeter

Smart meter technology enables Google PowerMeter to be available to all Blue Ridge Electric members who have internet access. Just log into your online account and follow the link to Google PowerMeter in the menu.

*Steps to set up your iGoogle and Google PowerMeter accounts
(includes screen shots to let you see exactly what and where to enter data and where you're at in the process.)

What is Google PowerMeter?
Google PowerMeter is a free electricity monitoring tool that displays detailed information about your electricity usage on your personalized iGoogle homepage. The tool receives data directly from your Blue Ridge Electric smart meter, giving you access to near-real-time information about how much electricity your home is consuming. Google PowerMeter can be accessed from any Internet-enabled device, giving you the freedom to view your energy consumption at your convenience.

How can I get Google PowerMeter?
To sign up, simply follow the Google PowerMeter link in the menu of your Blue Ridge Electric online account.

Why should I use Google PowerMeter?
Research shows that being able to see your electricity throughout the day, makes it easier to reduce your usage and save money. Google PowerMeter gives you convenient access to your electricity usage, anytime you want to view it. You can identify your electricity usage trends and talk to Blue Ridge Electric about the best power usage to suit your lifestyle and save you money.

GOOGLE is a trademark of Google, Inc.

FINAL NOTE: If the gadget is asking you for a "key," you most probably installed the "Itelagrid" gadget rather than the Google Powermeter gadget. This is easily remedied by taking the following steps:

1. Verify which gadget you installed. (The "Itelagrid" name is located in a thin bar on the top of the gadget)
2. If you installed the Itelagrid gadget click the arrow pointing down on the top right-hand side of the gadget
   • click DELETE
   • click YES
3. Navigate to www.google.com/powermeter - you should see power data
4. Click on the “+google” icon on the middle left-hand side of the screen to add the gadget.