NorthQ has developed a small meter reader that can be installed on existing meters to visualize home electricity consumption. The meter reading solution consists of a meter reader, wireless transmitter, and USB receiver. Electricity usage data is sent to a PC every 15 minutes where it can be viewed in graphs to track consumption, CO2 emissions, and monitor appliance usage. It also allows setting a power budget and comparing consumption to previous years and other home types. The solution integrates with online portals to manage home energy use more efficiently and reduce environmental impact through lower CO2 emissions.