Features
Every tool you need to take control of your energy costs.
From real-time circuit monitoring to ASHRAE audit reports — Rilowatt covers the full stack of energy intelligence.
Monitoring
All plans- ✓Real-time circuit-level energy usage per device and zone
- ✓Cost breakdown in dollars — cost-per-minute and cost-per-hour display
- ✓Historical trends and baseline comparisons
- ✓Live TOU rate banner showing what you're paying right now
- ✓Circuit naming, room assignment, and critical circuit flags (fridge, sump pump, medical)
AI Intelligence
Pro- ✓Appliance fingerprint detection — identifies devices by unique energy signatures
- ✓AI baseline learning per circuit, per hour, and per day of week
- ✓Anomaly detection with dollar impact ("Water heater drew 3× normal — costs ~$18 extra/month")
- ✓Appliance end-of-life prediction with replacement ROI calculation
- ✓"Left it on" detection for ovens, irons, and space heaters
- ✓HVAC performance tracking and filter replacement alerts
- ✓Water heater sediment detection via efficiency degradation patterns
- ✓Phantom load detector for devices drawing power while "off"
Safety
All plans- ✓Arc fault detection — unusual electrical signatures indicating wiring fault or fire risk
- ✓Circuit overload warning when a circuit approaches its rated limit for >60 seconds
- ✓Sump pump failure and flooding risk alerts
- ✓Vacation mode — alerts for unexpected draws while you're away
- ✓Emergency shutoff guide with step-by-step in-app instructions per circuit
Audit & Reporting
Pro- ✓ASHRAE Level 1 & 2 aligned energy audit reports
- ✓"Audit Ready" export — structured PDF and CSV to ASHRAE Standard 211 forms
- ✓Energy Use Intensity (EUI) calculator — auto-updates monthly
- ✓End-use breakdown: HVAC, DHW, Lighting, Plug Loads
- ✓NRCan benchmarking vs Natural Resources Canada climate zone averages
- ✓Landlord / tenant mode for per-tenant energy reports
- ✓Tax report mode — home office energy percentage for CRA / IRS deductions
- ✓Carbon footprint report using provincial grid intensity data
Bill Optimization
Pro- ✓Rate plan optimizer — compares current rate plan against available alternatives
- ✓Seasonal cost forecasting — predicts bills 30 days out using weather + usage patterns
- ✓Utility bill import — upload PDF bill, app reconciles against monitored data
- ✓Demand response participation — opt-in to reduce load for utility bill credits
Automation
Pro- ✓TOU appliance scheduler — drag appliances into off-peak windows in a weekly grid
- ✓EV charging optimizer — sets charge times based on departure, battery state, and live TOU pricing
- ✓Smart home triggers — "when solar exceeds 800W, turn on smart plug #3"
- ✓Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Home Assistant integration