One of the unique features of the HGTV Green Home is the T.E.D. 5000 monitoring system that operates off of an iPad. This system keeps tabs on household energy usage by day, week and month. You can view comprehensive data on your computer or mobile device, project monthly bills, and monitor up to five individual appliances independently.

If you don’t have an iPad, that’s okay! You can also download the T.E.D. 5000 monitoring system on your iPhone. To find out more about the TED 5000 iPhone app, visit our blog post “3 Smartphone Apps for your Home.”

Other home managing uses for the iPad are controlling the home’s security, lighting and sound systems.

Would you ever use this type of technology in your home? Are you interested in monitoring your home’s energy usage?