Three-Bar Neighbor Comparison
The Three-Bar Neighbor Comparison is designed to motivate customers to save energy based on how they see themselves in relation to their neighbors. It compares the customer (“You”) to two groups: “Efficient Homes” and “Similar Homes.” The results are displayed in a horizontal bar graph. A brief message indicates how the customer compares to efficient homes in the area. An informational section below the bar graph explains that "Efficient Homes" represent the 20% of similar homes in the customer's comparison group that used the last amount of energy in the billing period and provides information about how the graph works. An insight statement located below the Three-Bar Neighbor Comparison indicates whether the customer falls in one of three states: good, great, or using more than average.
Appears in: Progress Report, Welcome Report, Limited Income Report, Annual Report, Time of Use Report, Solar Report, Electric Vehicle Report, Usage Lookback Report
Neighbor Comparison Example
This image is an example of the Three-bar Neighbor Comparison module, which is a part of most standard report types.
Configuration Options
For each element listed in the table, indicate the desired configuration in the Input Value column. If you do not provide an input for optional configurations, the default will be used.
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Similar Homes Terminology Default: "Similar Homes" terminology is the default, but it can be replaced with "Neighbors" terminology. |
Optional Indicate the desired terminology in the Oracle Utilities Opower Platform Configuration Guide. |
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Explainer Text The text encouraging the customer to modify their Home Energy Analysis / Home Energy Survey is configurable. Default:
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Optional Select one of the following:
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Insight Threshold The insight threshold is used to ensure that the insights have a material impact on the user. Default: The percentage insight threshold for the top insight is >100%. After the percentage threshold is reached, the alternative insight version of the insights is used. |
Optional Select one of the following:
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Seasonal Lookback Period - Usage Lookback Report Only The start lookback date and number of months to lookback for Three-bar Normative Comparison in the Usage Lookback Report must be configured. Default: Not applicable. |
Required. Contact your Delivery Team to set the lookback date and number of months. |
User Experience Variations
The user experience of the feature may vary for customers and utilities depending on their service types (gas, electricity, dual fuel, and so on), available data, costs, locale, and other factors. For more information, see the Neighbor Comparison topic in the Oracle Utilities Opower Energy Efficiency Cloud Service Overview.