The power-aware cord: energy awareness through ambient information display
CHI '05 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Considerate home notification systems: a field study of acceptability of notifications in the home
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
Energy aware dwelling: a critical survey of interaction design for eco-visualizations
Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on Computer-Human Interaction: Designing for Habitus and Habitat
It's not easy being green: understanding home computer power management
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The ténéré: design for supporting energy conservation behaviors
CHI '09 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
"show-me": water consumption at a glance to promote water conservation in the shower
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Persuasive Technology
Beyond energy monitors: interaction, energy, and emerging energy systems
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
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The paper describes a pilot system for the detailed management of domestic electricity consumption aimed at minimizing demand peaks and consumer cost. Management decisions are made both interactively by consumers themselves, and where practical, automatically by computer. These decisions are based on realtime pricing and availability information, as well as current and historic usage data. The benefits of the energy strategies implied by such a system are elaborated, showing the potential for significant peak demand reduction and slowing of the need for growth in generation capacity. An overview is provided of the component technologies and interaction methods we have designed, but the paper focuses on the communication of real-time information to the consumer through a combination of specific and ambient visualizations. There is a need for both overview information (eg how much power is being used right now; how much energy have we used so far today; what does it cost?) and information at the point-of-use (is it OK to turn this dryer on now, or should I wait until later?). To assist the design of these visualizations, a survey is underway aimed at establishing people's understanding of power and energy concepts.