Utility meter helper used to convert watts to kWh

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Basic energy monitoring

Based on a post by @tom_l Energy and power are not the same thing Energy, measured in kiloWatt-hours (kWh), is a measure of what it takes to do something (like cook a microwave meal). Power, measured in Watts (W), is the speed at which energy is being transferred. A 900W microwave cooks faster than a 700W one, even though the meal may be the same. Power readings (in W) from your smart plugs need to be converted into energy readings (in kWh) before they can appear in the energy dashboard. T…