Arup Impressed during Evaluation of Plogg Wireless Energy Meter

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 06, 2008 – Global design and engineering consultancy Arup has been “impressed” by trials of Plogg Blu, the new Bluetooth-based wireless power meter from Energy Optimizers.

Best known for its high-profile work in the building structures sector, Arup has successfully positioned itself at the forefront of sustainability in its field. An increasing number of its clients enquire about sustainable strategies, usually involving reducing the power consumption of all or many of the electrical appliances across a site or operation. This led Justin Trevan, Consultant with Arup Communications — a specialist office providing ICT (information and communications technology) services to clients — to evaluate Plogg Blu as an element in enhancing client service offerings.

“Plogg is a very powerful tool for collecting an impressive range of power consumption data from electrical appliances, including data I would never have thought of monitoring,” said Justin Trevan. “Despite this it is very easy to use. I was particularly impressed by its read range: I could read nearly all the meters throughout the office from the laptop on my desk via Bluetooth.”

Following the evaluation, Arup will examine the viability of extending its client services in the sustainability arena.