Intelligent Algorithms in Home Energy Management Systems: A Survey

The critical role played by Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) in smart grids has opened up more discussions regarding the control of demand-side energy consumption. Intelligent algorithms play a vital role in managing the levels of power consumed by electrical appliances in the household. When energy consumption is efficiently controlled, peak loads are reduced and electrical appliances are switched with respect to their priority levels, thereby keeping the household power consumption rate at a minimal level towards cost saving for residential consumers. In recent years, intelligent systems have become an important aspect of our daily lives, improving our utilization of energy resources and as a result, enhancing our way of living. This paper presents a survey of intelligent algorithms incorporated in various home energy management tools to enhance efficiency in load management.