The usage sections allows you to update utility and usage information for your project.
Each section automatically uses smart defaults that you can review and modify. Read on to learn about what you should know about each section.!
Utility information
Utility selections are defaulted automatically based on the address. You'll use this section to confirm the utility rate selections relevant to the project.
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The daily usage profile can be updated by changing the profile selection under the "Edit Profile by:" option. This can be found above the daily usage chart on the right. The options are:
- Typical: the typical usage profile for a representative day. This is based on the median usage out of 365 days of the year.
- Persona: each account can create and customize a number of pre-set homeowner personas. For example: "Day Job" for a typical 9-to-5 worker or "Stay at Home" for a home where one or more people are in the home during the day. Any personas created for your account will be available for selection in the dropdown.
- Custom: create a custom daily profile by entering the usage % for each hour of the day.
Creating personas is one of the most important ways you can take advantage of the daily profile in your projects and savings analysis! To create personas, go to Settings > Usage Settings and add a persona.
If you change the profile, click Apply below the chart to save this selection.
Proposed usage additions
Proposed usage additions can be added to the project to reflect anticipated post-project changes to usage needs, like the special addition of an electric vehicle (EV) or pool. Proposed usage additions can also be added as an annual percentage increase (%) or kWh addition.
Use the "Add Proposed Usage by" drop-down to specify how you would like to include usage changes (Special Additions, Percent Increase, kWh Addition).
If you add a usage change, click Apply to save the selection. Any proposed usage additions that are added will appear in the annual usage and daily usage charts.
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For special addition usage changes, Electric Vehicles and Pool additions are modeled using the following assumptions: Pools: based on a single speed pump running 24/7. Electric Vehicles: based on evening charging for 1.6 hours. Calculation modeled on a Chevy Bolt using a Level 2 charger. |
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