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Real-time Monitor and Controller to Influence Energy Conservation Behavior by Impulse Saving
In the area of feedback systems, several real-time monitors in the market present an opportunity to decrease energy consumption. Studies have shown that when presented with feedback on energy consumption, savings of 2-11 % have been reported in studies in the US. However, the effectiveness of the monitors is varied due to inefficient interface design and mixed information, ranging from partial and limited to overwhelming and impractical due to lack of understanding of consumer behavior.
To solve this problem, we will develop I-SAVE, an interactive real-time monitor and controller (RTMC) system to influence user behavior based on a continuous impulse saving behavior. The I-SAVE is a user friendly interface with a Go-green save-energy optimizer. It is based on an automated sensing and actuating network at each electrical node (receptacle, lighting switch, etc.) and utilizes learning algorithms to determine wasted energy in the entire home (building) and provides the capability to the user to turn it off by pressing the Go-green save-energy optimizer button. This proposed system to save wasted energy will improve global climate change and air pollution, promote smaller sizing requirements and greater adoption of renewable energy alternatives and stimulate the development of a broad range of devices in homes including Net-Zero Energy Homes and leading to green job creation and prosperity. We propose to design, build, demonstrate, and test a proof-of-concept I-SAVE RTMC device with a prototype board. The board will be equipped with typical residential loads and automated sensing and actuating network to simulate a full system implementation.
For educational purposes, we will develop a hand-on and interactive virtual environment to educate users on energy consumption and environmental impact. This virtual tool will be beneficial to elementary, middle and high school students to enable the next generation to be self conscious of their energy consumption behaviors and impact.
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On February 4th, 2011 at 10:26 pm Jeff Smith Said:
I think this is a great idea that could be put into use very quickly. The technology is there and a lot of people would eliminate energy waste if they could easily pinpoint where the waste was occuring.
On February 17th, 2011 at 5:48 am Moe Alahmad Said:
Thank you Jeff for your encouragement. Yes as you said the technology is there and it is all up to the user to make the decision to save money, energy and the planet by pressing the Go-Green Save-Energy Button as a response to the potential saving being shown on the display. We want to make this response as impulsive behavior of the buildings’ residents ..
On February 20th, 2011 at 7:16 pm Ahmad Jarbou Said:
I hope to you good luck.it’s a great idea
On February 21st, 2011 at 8:48 am Nabil Copty Said:
Arabs should take part in this project like E.Housen Hasna
On February 21st, 2011 at 4:37 pm Moe Alahmad Said:
Thank you Ahmad for your wishes.
On February 21st, 2011 at 4:37 pm Moe Alahmad Said:
Nabil, Housen is participating in this project too, so wish him luck!
On February 21st, 2011 at 6:52 pm abid alrahman karah Said:
I wish you all the best in this project
On February 21st, 2011 at 7:02 pm zaher Said:
i think it will work for real
On February 21st, 2011 at 7:08 pm ahmad jabr Said:
hope u all the best
On February 21st, 2011 at 7:22 pm basel babilli Said:
amazing
i have never heard about this idea before
On February 25th, 2011 at 6:21 pm toni absi Said:
hope u win the competition
On March 25th, 2011 at 2:32 pm Bob Sheff Said:
before we find new fuels, we need to cut the waste
this looks like it will involve everyone
hope you win
On July 8th, 2011 at 2:43 pm ENERGY STAR Said:
Be an inspiration to others by sharing your story! EPA’s ENERGY STAR program invites you to enter the Be an ENERGY STAR Video Challenge. EPA is highlighting short videos showing what Americans are doing to save energy at home and in their communities. Submit your video and this fall you could be one of the challenge favorites featured in a nationally showcased video produced by the EPA! Just go to energystar.gov/changetheworld, sign in, and share your YouTube video link.