**Homematic IP Unveils Innovative Solutions for Electricity and Gas Consumption Measurement**
Homematic IP has announced the launch of innovative solutions that will enable consumers to monitor and control their electricity and gas consumption through the provider’s app, revolutionizing the way we interact with our home energy usage. This marks a significant stride toward smarter, more efficient home energy management.
**Introducing Homematic IP Energy Interface**
At the heart of this new offering is the Homematic IP Energy Interface, designed not only to keep tabs on the current energy consumption but also to visualize the electricity production from solar installations. This capability paves the way for utilizing this data to trigger automations, enhancing energy efficiency and providing insights into energy production and consumption patterns.
What sets the Homematic IP Energy Interface, also known as HmIP-ESI, apart, is its ability to offer a transparent overview of household consumption without the need to replace existing meters. By leveraging the Homematic IP wireless protocol, HmIP-ESI can be paired with existing electricity and gas meters to display real-time consumption data and share historical consumption patterns. This interface is adaptable to various sensors for different types of meters.
**Smart Meter Integration**
For users with smart meters, Homematic IP has introduced a specialized interface equipped with an optical reading head that captures consumption data and meter readings from electronic household meters. This variant is particularly designed for meters capable of measuring energy flow in both directions, a feature crucial for homes equipped with photovoltaic systems.
Additionally, there’s an interface for digital electricity meters using an LED interface to record consumption through blinking signals. A novel addition to the lineup is an interface for gas meters, compatible with various adapters to read data from different meter types, ensuring versatility.
**Availability and Requirements**
The different Homematic IP interfaces for smart meters (HmIP-ESI-IEC), digital electricity meters (HmIP-ESI-LED), and gas meters (HmIP-ESI-GAS) are set to hit the market in March 2024. To utilize these interfaces, a Homematic IP Access Point, the Smart Home Central CCU3, or a third-party solution will be required, ensuring seamless integration into existing smart home setups.
This announcement represents a significant leap forward in home energy management, promising to provide homeowners with unprecedented control and insight into their energy usage. By simplifying the monitoring of electricity and gas consumption, Homematic IP paves the way toward a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly future.
source: https://www.ifun.de/homematic-ip-verbrauchsmessung-fuer-etliche-strom-und-gaszaehler-227879/
