Myth Buster: Can a Thermostat Setback Save on AC Costs?
Discover the best way to save money on energy this summer. The Data Science team analyzed two AC thermostat setting hypotheses to find out which delivers the most savings.
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The Prosumer Disruption
So, what exactly is a prosumer? The word “prosumer” is the blending of “producer” and “consumer” into one word. It refers to an individual or entity that not only consumes goods
Myth Buster: Do Christmas lights use a lot of electricity?
Monitoring the lights electrical usage, we determine how much energy each string of lights uses and the associated electrical cost.
Maximizing Your Savings: How to Claim Up to $3,200 in Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
With heating season here and the close of another year, it’s a crucial time to make decisions about home improvements that can also qualify for 2023 tax credits and rebates.
Transforming Energy Management: The Rise of Virtual Power Plants
What is a Virtual Power Plant? A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) combines a multitude of small-scale energy resources into a larger, coordinated entity. This aggregation allows for efficient management and control of
Maximizing Solar Energy Generation: Harnessing the Power of Summer
Simply put, more sunlight means more power. During the summer, the days are longer, and the sun is higher in the sky, resulting in more direct and intense sunlight. This higher sunlight
Understanding the Summer Surge: Why Energy Rates Increase When the Temperature Rises
As the mercury climbs and the sun beats down during the summer months, you may notice a slight spike in your energy bills due to increasing rates and AC use. Have you
Powerley’s Rate Simulator: Simplify Rate Selection and Empower Consumers
Are Time of Use (TOU) Rates really that hard to understand? For most consumers, the answer is yes. With utility companies introducing new rate types, selecting the best rate based on when
What is Energy Disaggregation and Why does it Matter to Customers?
Knowing what contributes to a household’s energy bill has become more important than ever with rising energy costs, variable electricity rates, and general inflation. Many public utility companies provide customers with an
Tapping Smart Meters to Drive Energy Engagement
The level of services and benefits that electric companies offer their customers has increased since they began deploying smart meters more than a decade ago. Smart meters provide data that households can