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Configure Green Button

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If the customer's utility provider offers Green Button, the customer can download monthly data files with information about their energy use, which can then be uploaded to Alarm.com. The customer will save the XML format data file to their computer and upload it monthly to track energy usage.

To find out whether your customer's utility company participates, refer to Participating Green Button Utility Providers. 

Enable Green Button

To configure the utility provider settings:
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Activity. 
  3. Click Energy Usage. 
  4. Click Settings & Billing Information.
  5. Using the Energy Provider dropdown menu, select the appropriate utility provider.
    • If the appropriate utility provider is not listed:
      1. Using the Energy Provider dropdown menu, select Other.
      2. In the Specify Provider field, enter the name of the appropriate provider.
  6. Using the Service Plan dropdown menu, select the appropriate service plan. The service plan is typically listed on the bill from the utility provider. If this information is unknown, leave the option on its default setting.
  7. Using the Last Date on Bill field, enter or select the date of the last bill from the utility provider.
  8. In the Approximate Bill Amount field, enter the typical cost of the utility.
  9. Click Save.
To upload the Green Button data:
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Activity. 
  3. Click Energy Usage. 
  4. Click Settings & Billing Information.
  5. Click to expand Green Button Data.
  6. To download the needed XML file, click Download your Green Button data from your electricity provider.
     
    Note: The link in the previous step directs to the utility provider's website. If the link directs to the incorrect website, verify that the correct utility provider is selected in Settings & Billing Information.
     
  7. Click Choose File.
  8. Select and confirm the XML file with the Green Button data.
  9. Click Upload.