Home Idle Load: Devices Wasting Huge Amounts of Electricity When Not in Active Use

This NRDC report assesses the impact of the growing cohort of always-on devices on consumer utility bills. Combines an analysis
Characterization Study of Connected Equipment

This US characterization framework document proposes a draft plan for how to develop characterization protocols for connected buildings, end-use appliances and equipment
Appliances Get Smart – but How and When?

Report by CLASP. Smart appliances have been just around the corner for over two decades. This paper examines why smartness in appliances is so elusive, and reviews recent developments which might finally bring us smartness we can use