Homes Helping the Grid (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Homes Helping the Grid

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This diagram outlines the relationship between appliances, a connected home (CH) control system developed by PNNL, and the power grid. Testing has shown the control system can successfully connect four appliance types with the grid and control their electricity demand.

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Graphic by Stephanie King | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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