[RELEASE] OhmConnect API Switch

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OhmConnect API Switch
Save Energy. Get Paid

I've been using OhmConnect for over a year and earning some pocket change by reducing my electricity consumption during their "OhmHours." Adding a Virtual Device to Hubitat allows me to automate the shut-off of my power hungry devices (Air Conditioning, Pool Equipment, Servers, etc.) either through the application or RuleMachine. Hope this is helpful for others looking to automate this excellent program.

The OhmConnect program is currently available for the following utilities:

• California users with PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric), SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric) or SCE (Southern California Edison)
• Texas users with Smart Meter Texas
• Ontario users with Toronto Hydro

My earnings for the past few OhmHours (One point is one cent):

Setup Instructions

1. Sign up for OhmConnect at https://www.ohmconnect.com, or if you prefer, I get sign-up/referral credits through here, OhmConnect
2. Download the driver code from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/joyfulhouse/OhmHour/master/devicetypes/OhmConnectAPI.groovy
   Driver code is modified from SmartThings implementation by afewremarks to work on Hubitat
3. Install the driver code at http://(hubitat ip)/driver/create
4. Create a virtual device in Hubitat and selectthe OhmConnect API Type
   
5. Find your API Key at the bottom of the OhmConnect Settings page
   
   
6. Configure the OhmConnect API device with the API Key
   
7. Now you can add the switch to RuleMachine or use the optional application here: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/joyfulhouse/OhmHour/master/smartapps/OhmHour.groovy
   Note: The switch is on during an OhmHour and off at all other times.

Credits
Device Type Handler and SmartApp Code based on work by afewremarks for SmartThings.