How NILM Algorithms Infer Appliance-Level Electricity Patterns From Aggregate Meter Data
Understanding household electricity use has traditionally required a tradeoff between measurement complexity and data re…
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How COP, EER, SEER, and HSPF Describe the Efficiency of Residential Heating and Cooling Systems
When evaluating the electrical performance of a residential air conditioner or heat pump, a simple wattage rating tells…
How Occupancy Patterns, Routines, and Feedback Loops Appear in Household Electricity Data
A monthly utility bill can tell a homeowner how much electricity was consumed, but it reveals very little about how that…
How Rule-Based and Sensor-Based Automation Control Residential Energy Loads
Residential energy management has moved well beyond manual switches and fixed thermostat schedules. As homes add heat pu…
How Smart Plugs, Thermostats, Sensors, and Home Automation Hubs Exchange Energy-Related Data
Modern smart homes can make energy management appear almost effortless. A thermostat adjusts heating or cooling, a smart…
How Multi-Month and Multi-Year Household Energy Data Reveals Persistent Consumption Patterns
A single month of household energy data can tell an auditor how much electricity or fuel a home used during a particular…