[bradknowles]

I am actively interested in a good energy monitoring system, that can monitor each and every circuit separately, as well as the overall usage across the whole house. It would be great if it was smart enough to figure out what usage patterns corresponded to what, so if I have multiple items on the same circuit, it can still distinguish between them.

I don't want any part of that system connected to anything that the utility companies have access to or control over.

I don't want that provided by third party companies that could go out of business overnight, and leave me high and dry.

I don't want to have to replace my electrical panels to get this information.

I do want this data all being collected and stored locally, but with a way to reliably back that information up to offsite facilities of my choice.

And it would be great if it could have a system that could apply intelligence as to which circuits/devices need to be powered when, in case of emergency or if I just want to optimize my power bill.