How can a plug socket change the way we use energy?
This is a common question we receive at measurable.energy whenever we say that we can change the behaviours of building occupants in how they view and interact with energy consumption. The simple way is for me to show you:
1. These sockets are installed in the office building that you work in. You have been told that the light represents the carbon intensity of the grid. When green the mix of energy sources is predominantly renewable. This means that the amount of carbon it will cost to use energy right now is much lower. Same energy used but less GHG emissions.
2. When red the mix of energy sources is predominantly fossil fuels. This means that the amount of carbon it will cost to use energy right now is much higher. Same energy used but more GHG emissions.
3. You need to charge your phone at some point during the day today. Knowing the carbon intensity information about the sockets and also knowing that the light moves between green and red over the day, do you plug in when its red or do you plug in when its green?
