A system and method for remotely monitoring power usage from a watt-hour meter or power meter. The system may include a sensor, sensor terminal, and data collection unit. The sensor may be disposed external from the power meter and be consumer installable in an unobstructive position for direct viewing...http://www.google.com/patents/US20060103549?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060103549 - User-installable power consumption monitoring system