This project involves a series of stickers designed to be placed at key energy consumption points in the home, such as stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, thermostats, and EV chargers. The purpose of these stickers is to remind residents to avoid using these appliances during "red hours" (peak emissions times) and to encourage their use during "green hours" (low emissions times).

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Key Features:

• Red and Green Hour Reminders:
  • The stickers highlight "red hours" (typically 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) when electricity is often generated from non-renewable sources like coal and gas, and "green hours" (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), when solar production is at its peak and clean energy is more available.
• Behavior Change for Demand Response:
  • By reminding residents to shift their energy consumption from red hours to green hours, the stickers support a demand response strategy aimed at reducing energy demand during peak times.
• Targeted Placement:
  • Stickers are placed on appliances that consume significant amounts of energy, encouraging mindful usage based on real-time grid conditions.

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This behavior change program promotes more sustainable energy use by making it easy for residents to adjust their habits, reducing emissions during peak times.