AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL ENERGY MONITORING USING IOT

Abstract

Internet of Things (loT) is a network of devices that are connected to the internet. It facilitates communication between devices and the cloud.  IoT has its applications in several areas, including medical, healthcare, smart home control, and environmental surveillance. IoT has brought in tremendous improvement in the ubiquitous computing sector. IoT-based energy management programs may allow a significant contribution to energy conservation. Therefore, this paper proposes Residential Energy Monitoring System (REMS). REMS is a state-of-the-art Cloud based Energy Monitoring system for residences of all sizes. With energy costs spiraling upwards every year, Users are under pressure more than ever to control their energy costs. In order to control cost, energy use must be monitored and End-users need to continuously understand their daily usage. This system alerts the users if they cross their usage limits based on billing slabs on monthly usage. On the other hand, the proposed system also helps Electricity board to capture meter reading of residences automatically with the help of a proposed interface device called eSense. Implementation of the proposed system involves the interfacing of electronic meter reader with the cloud using Internet of Things. It helps the end users in reducing electricity cost and at the same time helps to reduce the manpower in electricity board.