What can we do with all of this data? In our series "Insights from Smart Meters," we present concrete, illustrative examples of analytic techniques that can unlock the huge potential value of these data in an easily accessible style. We show proof-of-concept methods to:

Estimate hour-by-hour energy savings

Determine exactly when during the day households are saving energy

(test case: BB program)

Unpack energy savings into different behaviors

Identify specific actions, behaviors, and characteristics that drive energy savings

(test case: BB program)

Examine short-term persistence of savings

Estimate how long it takes for an energy program to make an impact

(test case: BB program)