Smart Outlets: Wireless Meter and Control Systems for Plug and Process Loads
Smart outlets control the flow of power to devices plugged into them and measure their energy use. The energy use data can be accessed via an online dashboard or smartphone application, allowing the user to turn power to plug-in devices on or off based on a schedule established in the dashboard or application. This four-page resource is a fact sheet meant to educate commercial building owners on smart outlets: what they are, why we use them, and how to use them in a way that will achieve energy savings while maintaining occupant comfort. The resource also describe how to procure a smart outlet system and how to fully capture their benefits over time. This resource was developed to support the Better Buildings Alliance Plug and Process Loads Technology Research Team.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1772987
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/FS-5500-77971; MainId:31880; UUID:16515339-a62d-4a4b-8e7a-4d4432f9989a; MainAdminID:20085
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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