When reading, we notice the book, not, the light.
We only understand two forms of electricity measurement
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OFF
Currently our electric system is being upgraded
Currently our electric system is being upgraded and this is a good thing!
It will make our current grid a SMART grid...
creating a two way connection between the user and the utility.
information
UTILITY
electricity
USER
The smart meter is at the center of the connection
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The problem is, the meter comes with expectations for users...
to take ACTION and to CHANGE their behavior.
When has data measurement alone been enough to make lasting behavior changes 180
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Utilities want:
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But for users, the transition to real time data is large.
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250
125
OFF
0
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With time of use pricing, inaction will be costly.
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The smart meter claims to connect user and utility
UTILITY
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METER
USER
but really it connects utility to data, the user is left out.
UTILITY
USER
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METER
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USER DATA
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this is the relationship that still needs to be managed.
UTILITY
USER
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METER
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USER DATA
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Solutions do exist • improved analysis • clearer interfaces • provide context to data
They only work for people who already care.
what about the rest of us?
Solutions must REMOVE the burden from users
By making life easier or actually doing something FOR them