Abstract:
Using pervasive computing to reduce energy demand of complex commercial premises is extremely challenging in practice. Yet, this is exactly what is needed to help organiz...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Using pervasive computing to reduce energy demand of complex commercial premises is extremely challenging in practice. Yet, this is exactly what is needed to help organizations address climate and decarbonization targets. Complex and heterogenous data, changing policy and practice, evolving infrastructures and estates, multiple stakeholders, and transient and persistent faults hidden in longitudinal data from thousands of sensors, are just some of the challenges to overcome. In our multiyear experience of working to create software systems to help find energy savings and enable effective policy creation, we have found an important gap that complicates our efforts: missing business context. In this article, we contribute our key lessons learned so far; categorizing the different types of information missing that need to be captured; and describe how linking this sea of information meaningfully is one of the most important, yet most complicated endeavors in energy management. We offer ontologies as a way to bridge stakeholder domains, and offer unique opportunities for organizations and researchers in pervasive sustainability and beyond to create better tools for enabling improved practice and operation in smart energy management.
Published in: IEEE Pervasive Computing ( Volume: 23, Issue: 2, April-June 2024)
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School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Christian Remy is a senior research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on equipping stakeholders with tools to inform the decision-making processes in energy management towards a net zero future. Remy received his Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction from the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. He is the corresponding author of this article. Contact him at jc...Show More
Christian Remy is a senior research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on equipping stakeholders with tools to inform the decision-making processes in energy management towards a net zero future. Remy received his Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction from the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. He is the corresponding author of this article. Contact him at jc...View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Adam Tyler is a doctoral student and research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K., with an industrial background in mechanical engineering, HVAC system design and control, energy management and sustainability. His current research focuses on the application of tools and techniques such as adaptive thermal comfort, and the application of the ontological approach to the fields of building control, h...Show More
Adam Tyler is a doctoral student and research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K., with an industrial background in mechanical engineering, HVAC system design and control, energy management and sustainability. His current research focuses on the application of tools and techniques such as adaptive thermal comfort, and the application of the ontological approach to the fields of building control, h...View more
Mathematics and Statistics, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Paul Smith is a senior research associate in statistics with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on the development and use of techniques for the detection of changes and anomalies in energy use data. Contact him at p.j.smith@lancaster.ac.uk.
Paul Smith is a senior research associate in statistics with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on the development and use of techniques for the detection of changes and anomalies in energy use data. Contact him at p.j.smith@lancaster.ac.uk.View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Oliver Bates is a user researcher, designer, and facilitator with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on bringing together transdisciplinary teams, new methods, and complex problems to tackle social and environmental injustice. He has recently been using game design and service design in his research for better leverage in systems change. Contact him at o.bates@lancaster.ac.uk or oliver@...Show More
Oliver Bates is a user researcher, designer, and facilitator with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on bringing together transdisciplinary teams, new methods, and complex problems to tackle social and environmental injustice. He has recently been using game design and service design in his research for better leverage in systems change. Contact him at o.bates@lancaster.ac.uk or oliver@...View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Adrian Friday is a professor in computing and sustainability with the School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His work focuses on the use of pervasive computing for the empirical study and reduction of energy and GHG impacts of everyday life. His recent work has focused on energy, thermal comfort, sustainable food, and promoting fair and sustainable work. Contact him at a.frid...Show More
Adrian Friday is a professor in computing and sustainability with the School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His work focuses on the use of pervasive computing for the empirical study and reduction of energy and GHG impacts of everyday life. His recent work has focused on energy, thermal comfort, sustainable food, and promoting fair and sustainable work. Contact him at a.frid...View more
Contents School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Christian Remy is a senior research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on equipping stakeholders with tools to inform the decision-making processes in energy management towards a net zero future. Remy received his Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction from the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. He is the corresponding author of this article. Contact him at jc.remy@gmail.com.
Christian Remy is a senior research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on equipping stakeholders with tools to inform the decision-making processes in energy management towards a net zero future. Remy received his Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction from the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. He is the corresponding author of this article. Contact him at jc.remy@gmail.com.View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Adam Tyler is a doctoral student and research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K., with an industrial background in mechanical engineering, HVAC system design and control, energy management and sustainability. His current research focuses on the application of tools and techniques such as adaptive thermal comfort, and the application of the ontological approach to the fields of building control, heating policy and energy reduction. Contact him at adam.tyler@lancaster.ac.uk.
Adam Tyler is a doctoral student and research associate with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K., with an industrial background in mechanical engineering, HVAC system design and control, energy management and sustainability. His current research focuses on the application of tools and techniques such as adaptive thermal comfort, and the application of the ontological approach to the fields of building control, heating policy and energy reduction. Contact him at adam.tyler@lancaster.ac.uk.View more
Mathematics and Statistics, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Paul Smith is a senior research associate in statistics with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on the development and use of techniques for the detection of changes and anomalies in energy use data. Contact him at p.j.smith@lancaster.ac.uk.
Paul Smith is a senior research associate in statistics with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on the development and use of techniques for the detection of changes and anomalies in energy use data. Contact him at p.j.smith@lancaster.ac.uk.View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Oliver Bates is a user researcher, designer, and facilitator with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on bringing together transdisciplinary teams, new methods, and complex problems to tackle social and environmental injustice. He has recently been using game design and service design in his research for better leverage in systems change. Contact him at o.bates@lancaster.ac.uk or oliver@fractals.coop.
Oliver Bates is a user researcher, designer, and facilitator with Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His current work focuses on bringing together transdisciplinary teams, new methods, and complex problems to tackle social and environmental injustice. He has recently been using game design and service design in his research for better leverage in systems change. Contact him at o.bates@lancaster.ac.uk or oliver@fractals.coop.View more
School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, U.K.
Adrian Friday is a professor in computing and sustainability with the School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His work focuses on the use of pervasive computing for the empirical study and reduction of energy and GHG impacts of everyday life. His recent work has focused on energy, thermal comfort, sustainable food, and promoting fair and sustainable work. Contact him at a.friday@lancaster.ac.uk.
Adrian Friday is a professor in computing and sustainability with the School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, LA14WA, Lancaster, U.K. His work focuses on the use of pervasive computing for the empirical study and reduction of energy and GHG impacts of everyday life. His recent work has focused on energy, thermal comfort, sustainable food, and promoting fair and sustainable work. Contact him at a.friday@lancaster.ac.uk.View more
