VREC sells the following products to help building owners reduce the energy they use.
Phantom Load Controls
We all know our homes quietly drain electricity that we pay for but don’t actually get to use. There are those lights in the basement that we always forget to turn off, or thermostats that are heating or cooling unused spaces, or doing so at the wrong time of the day. And there is “phantom power”– electricity flowing to electronics that are in stand-by or “off” mode.
The Green Switch
How it works:
When exiting the home, the last one out simply switches the GreenSwitch to the off position.
- - A wireless signal is sent to all of the GreenSwitch™ slave components (wall plugs, light switches, and thermostat)
- - Designated light switches and wall plugs will automatically turn off.
- - The home’s Air Conditioning/Heating System is automatically set to the unoccupied mode allowing for more energy efficient operating temperature range (set points). Set points may be programmed by the homeowner.
Upon returning to the home simply flip the GreenSwitch™ to the on position.
- - Wall plugs and Air Conditioning/Heating Systems will return to normal modes.
- - Light switches may be operated manually as needed for continued savings.
Price List (All Prices Include Installation):
| Master Switch | $290.00 |
| Thermostat | $280.00 |
| Switches | $90.00 |
| Outlets | $90.00 |
| Wand Programmer/Remote | $60.00 |
| Starter Kit (1-Master, 2-Outlets, 1-Remote) | $575.00 |
| Standard Kit (1-Master, 1-Thermostat, 3-Outlets, 3-Switches, 1-Remote) | $1,210.00 |
You will need a Master Switch and one outlet for each outlet you want to control plus one switch for each switch you want to control.
All prices subject to change.
Energy Monitoring Devices
Based on studies done in Ontario and elsewhere, householders who use real-time energy monitoring devices can reduce electricity use by as much as 6 to 18 per cent.
The Energy Detective 1000
Displays:
- Real-time energy use including watts, voltage and cost
- Cumulative daily and monthly usage
Cost: $275 (including installation)
The Energy Detective 5000
Displays:
- Real-time energy use including watts, voltage and cost
- Displays power factor, kVa and amperage
- Displays cumulative daily and monthly usage
- Can be viewed from web page
Cent-a-meter
Displays:
- Real-time energy use including watts and cost
- Ghg emissions
- Temperature and humidity
The PowerCost Monitor
Displays:
-Real-time energy use including watts and cost
- Cumulative usage
- Temperature and time
- Effect of turning off an appliance
