AmericanGrid® Introduces the World's First Smart Home Energy Network™ that Reduces
Home Energy Bills by Up to 20 Percent
AmericanGrid offers American home owners unprecedented control to remotely manage home energy consumption
from anywhere, anytime using home broadband and cell phones. Why buy new appliances, when you can save
money with what you already have?
Washington DC (PRWEB) March 29, 2010 -- Empowering American households to save money on their utility bills,
American Grid Inc. today announced its Smart Home Energy Network™, now available through Costco.com. This
easy-to-use home energy management system gives homeowners real-time visibility and complete control over their
energy use, translating usage for the whole home and/or each appliance into actual dollars.
Saving Energy Made Simple
Unlike other energy savings products AmericanGrid enables its customers
to realize immediate savings. During recent customer trials of
AmericanGrid's Smart Home Energy Network, single-family homeowners
with energy bills of more than $250 per month were able to save as much
as 20 percent on their energy costs, without having to retrofit their homes or
purchase new appliances.
"AmericanGrid's Smart Home Energy Network makes it easier to save
money because it shows me exactly where my energy dollars are going,"
said Mr. Trip Kloser, an AmericanGrid customer. "It was truly a wake up
call. For example, I learned that even when my home theater system is off,
it could consume more than $60 per month in energy costs. With the
AmericanGrid network, I was able to eliminate unnecessary charges,
without sacrificing my family's comfort or convenience. "
Eye On Energy, Anytime, Anywhere.
Using patent-pending technology, the Smart Home Energy Network consists of (a) a self-install hardware kit that
securely connects all the home appliances to the AmericanGrid data center using customer's existing home
broadband network and (b) a 7x24 home energy monitoring service keeps an eye on all energy-hogging home
appliances and adjusts them automatically based on easily customizable energy templates. Together, they provide
real-time, automatic alerts on critical home energy events, including energy price changes and other thoughtful
reminders.
Plug & Play Installation Enables Real Savings, Right Now.
Specifically designed for busy homeowners, the hardware kit is simple to set up and easy to use. Its contemporary
design and stylish brushed color - "Sierra Silver" - complements all modern home living environments. For example,
the sleek thermostat offers single button navigation, at-a-glance dashboard of actionable information - inside/outside
temperature, critical energy events, instant energy use in real dollars and a night courtesy soft light - "Kiawah Blue".
There is no software to install.
The retail box includes everything required for a self-install at home including a small screwdriver and a handy
installation guide. The box is shipped to customer's home directly from the factory via FEDEX. Optional professional
installation by certified technicians is available any day, including weekends. Live Support chat is available during
normal business hours.
A web-based Personal Home Energy Dashboard gives users simplified control and the ability to create daily, weekly
or monthly energy templates based on their active, mobile lifestyles for up to 12 months in advance. On-the-go users
can make real-time changes from anywhere at anytime - either using the dashboard or by sending simple TXT
commands from their mobile phones to modify energy templates or turn any appliance "on" or "off".
In addition, users have anytime access to a detailed breakdown of their actual home energy usage - by appliance, in
an easy-to-read cost analysis that translates complicated utility bills into simple dollars and cents. No more guesses
or estimates on utility bills.
Rapidly Rising Utility Bills Are Here To Stay
As demand for home energy outpaces supply and as utility rates soar over 70 percent in some cities, the need for
home energy management is on the rise and skyrocketing utility bills have become the second most important reason
for home mortgage foreclosures across USA.
"Today, American homeowners have the most vested in reducing their utility bills. They are looking for ways to save
money and aren't paying their bills with Monopoly® dollars. They have a right to know where their utility dollars are
going and have limited options to manage energy use in real time", said C.P. Shankar, Founder, American Grid, Inc.
"Empowering Americans to save energy today, the AmericanGrid solution is a common sense alternative, using
readily available resources and state of the art technologies. It is affordable, simple to setup and easy to use. Most
importantly, it fits nicely into the active, mobile lifestyle of every citizen."
Availability
The American Grid's Smart Home Energy Network is available through Costco.com famous for their superior values
and legendary customer service. For a limited time, Costco customers can enjoy free shipping and free activation
fees. Optional professional installation is available any weekday and weekends.
About American Grid Inc.
AmericanGrid is a leading provider of affordable Smart Home Energy Network solutions that will simplify saving
energy for home owners. Founded by former On-Star® pioneer, C.P. Shankar, and located near Washington D.C.,
the company uses state of art networking technologies to drive down costs and enables energy stewardship in local
communities. Designed in Maryland and tested in California. For more information about AmericanGrid's Smart Home
Energy Network, please visit the company at www.americangrid.com.
AmericanGrid, "Saving Energy Made Simple" and "Smart Home Energy Network" are registered trademarks of
American Grid, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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