In partnership with Xcel Energy, the Summit County Library has portable Power Check meters available for checkout in our circulating collection. Accurate and easy to use, these meters have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses save energy and make appliance decisions. Each meter comes in its own carrying case with instructions. Power Check meters may be reserved for checkout through the North Branch in Silverthorne and the South Branch in Breckenridge.
Place a hold on a Power Check meter now!
Power Check Features
Power Check is Easy to Use!
- Plug the Power Check meter into a standard properly grounded 120 volt AC wall outlet
- Plug an appliance into the Power Check meter
- Turn on the appliance
- The Power Check meter displays the appliance's current, minimum and maximum energy use
- View more information about Power Check, including instructions for use in English and Spanish. (PDF)
The Power Check meter will:
- Record electrical usage in watts
- Display cost of energy in dollars
- Capture surge readings
- Record duty cycles
- Help you save money by lowering your electricity bill
