Concerning recent developments in the world of Advanced Power Strips (APS),
Tier 2 APS was recently added to the
Michigan Energy Measures Database (MEMD) for residential applications with a savings value of 307.1 kWh/yr. and a measure life of eight years. The MEMD
i is an online, downloadable database accessed from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Their website states, "The Michigan Energy Measures Database (MEMD) was supplied by Morgan Marketing Partners, as a basis for development of initial energy efficiency savings calculations and potential savings for energy efficiency programs.
By way of comparison, the
Tier 2 APS manages both standby power of the peripheral devices as well as active power consumption of the TV in residential applications. The
Tier 2 APS device uses an external sensor to monitor user engagement with their TV system paired with a countdown timer. When the external sensor detects a lack of user engagement, the timer starts. If there is no user engagement during the programmable length of the timer period, the
Tier 2 APS unit removes power from the TV and switched outlets.
Tier 2 APS units have a higher cost than Tier 1 units, but they deliver additional savings.
Michigan is the latest state in the nation to embrace
Tier 2 APS as a recognized savings measure for plug-load energy efficiency programs and efforts. MA, PA, OR, ID, WA, CA, and NJ have all established savings values for
Tier 2 APS. Other states such as MN, VT, and WI are also looking at
Tier 2 APS. For more information on using
Tier 1 APS in your residential plug-load energy management efforts, please contact TrickleStar at
enquries@tricklestar.com or
1-888-700-1098.