Energy efficiency research supports grid-interactive townhome development

摘要

Neighborhoods in the Southeast continue to become more energy efficient with the support of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Under a collaborative research and development agreement with Southern Company, ORNL researchers have developed a home energy optimization platform for 46 townhomes in Atlanta's first Smart Neighborhood. The platform optimizes each home's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and water heating systems, in coordination with rooftop solar and batteries, to minimize costs and maintain comfort.