Power monitoring refers to the process of measuring and analyzing the electricity usage in a given system. Synonyms for this term include energy analysis, power management, energy metering, and electric monitoring. Energy analysis is the study of energy usage to identify ways to reduce consumption and improve efficiency. Power management is the practice of controlling and optimizing power usage. Energy metering involves measuring and monitoring energy usage to manage costs and reduce waste. Electric monitoring is the act of keeping track of power consumption to ensure safe and efficient use. Regardless of the term used, the goal of power monitoring is to efficiently manage energy usage while minimizing waste and costs.