Standby Power Alert

S.C.O.R.E. → Resilience → Energy

Overview

In modern homes, many devices remain in standby mode, consuming energy unnecessarily. This capability alerts residents when standby power usage surpasses set targets, promoting energy efficiency and cost savings.

Benefits

• Reduces energy waste by monitoring standby power consumption.
• Saves on electricity bills by notifying users to take action.
• Enhances home resilience by ensuring optimal energy usage.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to monitor and manage standby power levels in the home. By alerting users when consumption exceeds predetermined thresholds, it encourages proactive energy management.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant platform is installed and configured.
• Energy monitoring devices are integrated and operational.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner monitoring energy usage
• Family members alerted to high standby consumption
• Guests informed about energy management practices

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the energy monitoring device detects standby power exceeding the target threshold.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Standby Power Exceeds Target] -->|check| B{{Notify Resident?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send Alert Notification]
    C --> D[Resident Takes Action]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Monitor Standby Power

The energy monitoring device continuously tracks the standby power consumption of connected devices.

2. Evaluate Power Consumption

When standby power exceeds the configured target, the system assesses whether the threshold has been breached.

3. Send Alert Notification

If the threshold is exceeded, an alert notification is sent to the homeowner and family members.

4. Resident Takes Action

The resident receives the alert and can choose to unplug devices or adjust settings to reduce standby power.

5. Log Power Usage

The system logs the event to track power usage trends and inform future energy management decisions.

Postconditions

After the alerts are received and actions taken, standby power consumption is reduced, leading to increased energy efficiency.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart plugs to automate device shutdown.
• Provide historical data analytics on power consumption.
• Enable customizable alert thresholds for different devices.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)