Google PowerMeter API introduced for device manufacturers
Today we're excited to introduce the
Google PowerMeter API on code.google.com, for developers interested in
integrating with
Google PowerMeter. This API will allow device manufacturers to build
home energy monitoring devices that work with Google PowerMeter. We're launching this API in
order to help build the ecosystem of innovative developers working towards making energy
information more widely available to consumers.
In today's launch of
the API on code.google.com we are highlighting the core design principles towards integrating
with Google PowerMeter. In particular we outline the underlying data model and the
accompanying protocols to ensure that Google PowerMeter provides consumers access to their
energy consumption with utmost care in maintaining the user's
privacy and control on access to the information. We also
highlight, with code samples and client implementations, how to easily start building your
PowerMeter-compatible device.
Tune into
our
blog and subscribe to our
notification list for announcements on upcoming
developments. We are thrilled to bring together a rich framework to help more developers
integrate with Google PowerMeter with our open, standards-based API. We are looking
to expose expanded features of this framework to the developer community in the coming
months.
Finally, we want your feedback! Ask questions, suggest topics,
and share your stories. You can do this at the
Developer Lounge section of the Google
PowerMeter forum.
We hope you join us for the ride ahead.
By Srikanth
Rajagopalan, Product Manager
