We were happy to finally get our hands on the Power Cost Monitor at the Green Living Show this weekend in order to give that handy little device a test drive.

This is one of those little gizmos that lets a homeowner see what their house is spending on electricity in real time. Exhibited by Newfoundland-based Blue Line Innovations, the Power Cost Monitor was recently awarded “Outstanding Energy Efficient Technology Deployment of the Year” by the US based Association for Energy Service Professionals (AESP).

It’s tag line is, you can save up to 20 cents on every dollar you’re spending right now on your electricity bill - without changing your lifestyle, with the Power Cost Monitor. And it very well may be true - why wait for your electricity bill when you can see what you are spending on electricity as you spend it. That way you can adjust your habits sooner, and save sooner.