Duke Energy Corporation
POWER CORDS THAT MEASURE AND REPORT ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND RELATED HARDWIRED APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Abstract:

Power cords are provided. A power cord includes measurement circuitry configured to measure electrical energy consumption by an apparatus that is connected to the power cord. The power cord also includes first transceiver circuitry configured to transmit data regarding the measured electrical energy consumption to second transceiver circuitry that is spaced apart from the power cord. Related hardwired apparatuses and methods are also provided.