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Home Intel analytics: pay-for-performance audits find frequent household 'leaks' and average savings of about $350 a year
Summary
Home Intel, a pay-for-performance analytics program operating with PG&E territory customers, told Woodside residents the free online service can identify energy 'leaks' (pool pumps, phantom fans, old fridges) and that PG&E analyses show typical savings around $350 per home annually; about 245 Woodside customers already use the service.
Steve Schmidt, founder of Home Energy Analytics, told the Climate and Sustainability Committee that Home Intel uses smart-meter data to disaggregate household energy use, identify the biggest sources of waste and help customers prioritize cost‑effective measures.
"PG&E only pays us if you guys save," Schmidt said, explaining the program’s pay‑for‑performance model. He said roughly 245 Woodside customers use Home Intel,…
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