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Home idle load is the continuous residential electric energy consumption as measured by smart meters.[1][2][3] It differs from standby power (loads) in that it includes energy consumption by devices that cycle on and off within the hourly period of standard smart meters (such as fridges, aquariumheaters, wine coolers, etc.).[4][5][6] As such, home idle loads can be measured accurately by smart meters. As at 2014, home idle load constituted an average of 32% of household electricity consumption in the U.S.[7]
Type of devices
The primary categories of devices that contribute to Home Idle Load include:
Any type of device used to maintain a continuous temperature differential (including freezers, icemakers, refrigerators, wine coolers, terrariumheaters, heated floors, instant hot water dispensers, etc.). Although such devices may need to stay on continuously, more recent models have proven to be more efficient and can result in considerably lower home idle loads.[8]
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