amplifier filter 110 to a digital potentiometer 104 or other prescaler and control mechanism via an analog to digital converter 106 also microprocessor 102 can employ a voltage sensor 112 to measure line voltage to represent true power and as a power supply 114 for the microprocessor 102 the microprocessor can then generate annunciation signals 118 control signals 120 and or communication signals 122 those skilled in the relevant arts will readily appreciate that additions deletions and or modifications can be made to the system illustrated in fig1 and or the components illustrated therein without diminishing the applicability of or departing from the scope of the present application to help optimize building performance provide intelligent energy metering and management and offer at least in part simplified installation and robust operating control options one or more starter embodiments as disclosed in more detail below can be provide significant improvements over traditional starter apparatuses for improved building optimization present starter embodiments can provide integration with automation systems both manual and automatic operation can be accommodated for ease of use and flexibility combining starter operation with on site controls can result in extended equipment life and saved energy present starters can even be provided for small single phase motors previously plagued by prohibitive cost to control such starters can include integrated fireman 39 s override functionality e g for purging smoke in case of fire etc they can also be sophisticated enough to.