DMEA recently donated 15 Kill A Watt electricity usage monitors to the libraries within the co-op’s service territory.The devices can be checked out like other library materials and allow members to plug in their 110-volt home appliances and other electric devices to determine their electrical draw and the resulting cost.

The large LCD display shows consumption by the kilowatt-hour and also displays voltage (V), line current (Hz), current (I) and more.

Meters are available for checkout at the Montrose, Delta,Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Crawford libraries.