Sense accuracy compared to meter

[kevin1]

I did extensive analysis of Sense vs. my utility on an hour by hour basis, over a couple of long periods of time here:

How Accurate is Sense vs. Utility Metering?

The first thing many people ask when they first install their Sense is “How accurate is Sense vs. my utility monitoring?” We can now begin to answer that, at least in the case where one’s utility allows them to download usage data. I’m going to walk through my accuracy analysis process for all the existing data I have for 2018. In my case, I have solar, so I have two utility data sources: An hourly net meter energy reading from my electric utility, PG&E, via their “Green Button”. Unlike som…

My numbers showed Sense to be extremely close to my utility, PG&E, except when I had data dropouts on the Sense data side.