Tip Modules

Tip modules present actionable energy savings tips for customers to follow. Tip module designs vary by report type as well as available customer and utility data.

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Disaggregation Tip Example

The image below is an example of a disaggregation tip module containing two tips.

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Energy Literacy and Tip Example

The image below is an example of the Energy Literacy and Tip module.

Energy literacy and tip module for three detected appliances

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Large Appliance Tip Example

The image below is an example of a Large Appliance tip module.

Image of a Large Appliance Tip design for hot weather

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Lookback Tips Example

The image below is an example of a lookback tip for customers who receive a utility virtual home energy assessment program tip and a generated tip in their Annual Report.

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Paired Tips Example

This image is an example of an air leak tip selected to pair with a top energy use highlighted in the What Uses Most module.

Image of an air leak tip selected to pair with the water heating energy use with a find more ways to save button

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Promotion Report Tip Example

The image below is an example of a promotion report tip.

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Seasonal Report Tip Example

This image is an example of tips included in the summer version of the Seasonal Report.

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Solar Tip Example

This image is an example of the Solar Report tips design for a module that includes three tips.

Image of a Solar Report tips design

Two Tips Example

This image is an example of the two tip module.

Image of time of use report two tip module

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Configuration Options

Disaggregation Tip

Configuration Option Input Value

Online Energy Assessment Name

The online energy assessment name to be configured at module level and apply to wherever shown in the module.

Default:

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Tip Call-to-Action URL

Redirects the customer to where they can learn more ways to save.

Default: Not applicable. The URL must be configured for each utility.

Required

Contact your Delivery Team about selecting a utility-specific URL.

Button Background and Text Color

The tip label draws the customer's attention to the tip action.

Default: The button is primary color and the text is the primary contrast color.

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

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Energy and Literacy Tip

Configuration Option Input Value

Heading

The header invites customers to learn about their best opportunities to save energy.

Default: The heading default varies by the number of detected appliances:

  • Two or three appliances default: "Your best energy saving opportunities"
  • One appliance detected: "Your top energy consumers"

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Disaggregation Education Text

Text explaining why the appliances were selected, and encouraging the customer to reduce their bill and overall energy use.

Default: "You are using these high energy consumers during on-peak hours. Target them for noticeable reductions in your bill and overall usage. In contrast, lighting and small electronics generally have a minimal energy impact."

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Tip Label

The tip label draws the customer's attention to the tip action.

Default: Varies by tip.

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

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Large Appliance Tip

Configuration Option Input Value

Heading

The header invites customers to learn about their best opportunities to save energy.

Default: "Where you could save the most on electricity during peak hours"

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Body Text

The body text echoes the headings message that the customer can save the most energy and money on their bill by using the featured appliances only during off-peak hours.

Default: "Appliances like these use a lot of electricity. By using them at lower-priced, off-peak times, you’ll see more savings."

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Top Left Appliance

Default: Varies by season.

  • Cold weather: Heating - Furnace
  • Warm weather: Cooling - Thermostat

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Top Right Appliance

Default: Varies by season.

  • Cold weather: Clothes dryer
  • Warm weather: Pool pump

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Bottom Right Appliance

Default: Varies by season.

  • Cold weather: Dishwasher
  • Warm weather: Dishwasher

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Bottom Left Appliance

Default: Varies by season.

  • Cold weather: Oven
  • Warm weather: Clothes dryer

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Call to Action Text

Encourages the customer to learn additional ways to save.

Default: "Get more savings tips"

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Call to Action URL

Redirects the customer to where they can learn more ways to save.

Default: Not applicable.

Required

Contact your Delivery Team about selecting a utility-specific URL.

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Lookback Report Tips

Configuration Option Input Value

Heading

The header indicates that these tips will help the customer save in the year ahead.

Default: "Prepare for a year of energy savings"

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Context

The context encourages the customer to take action to save energy.

Default: "Start the new year off right—try these tips"

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Top Tip Title

A static title encouraging the customer to schedule or complete their home energy assessment

Default: Varies by tip type.

  • Utility Home Energy Analysis: "Schedule a virtual home energy assessment"
  • Utility in-home Home Energy Analysis: "Schedule a home energy assessment"
  • Oracle Utilities Opower Home Energy Analysis: "Take an online home energy survey"
  • Tip Library tip: Not applicable. An existing title from Tip Manager, depending on the tip shown.

Optional

  • Use the default.
  • Provide alternate configuration.

Top Tip Body

  • The text encourages the customer to sign up for their utility's virtual home energy assessment. The text includes a link that redirects the customer to the utility website where they can sign up.

    • Default:

    • Utility Home Energy Analysis: "You could save up to 30% on your energy bill by making upgrades identified in a home energy assessment. Sign up for a no-cost virtual home energy assessment today so we can help you start saving right away."
    • Utility in-home Home Energy Analysis: "Most homes have many opportunities to save energy and money, but it can be hard to know where to start. Schedule a home energy assessment to have a certified energy expert inspect your home for ways to save."
    • Oracle Utilities Opower Home Energy Analysis: "It can be difficult to know how to make the biggest impact on your energy bills. By answering a few questions about your home, you can learn about your energy use and view the most relevant tips for you."
    • Tip Library tip: Not applicable. An existing tip is used from the tip library.

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

    Top Tip Home Energy Analysis URL

    The text includes a link that redirects the customer to the utility website where they can sign up.

    Default: Not applicable. This link must be configured for each utility.

    Required

    Contact your Delivery Team about selecting a utility-specific URL.

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    Paired Tip

    There are no supported configuration options for this module.

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    Promotion Report Tip

    The content within tips is customizable in coordination with Oracle Utilities Opower. Depending on the purpose of the module, Oracle Utilities Opower may require additional inputs from you. Contact your Delivery Team about selecting tips that support the report experience.

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    Seasonal Report Tip

    Configuration Option Input Value

    Heading

    The heading indicates that the tips have been selected to help the customer.

    Default: The default varies by season:

    • Summer: "More ways to save this summer"
    • Winter: "More ways to save this winter"

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

    Tip Call-to-Action URL

    Redirects the customer to where they can learn more ways to save.

    Default: Not applicable. The URL must be configured for each utility.

    Required

    Contact your Delivery Team about selecting a utility-specific URL.

    Tip Call-to-Action Button Text

    Encourages the customer to learn more ways to save.

    Default: The default varies by season:

    • Summer: "Find more summer tips"
    • Winter: "Find more winter tips"

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

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    Two Tips

    Configuration Option Input Value

    Heading

    The heading indicates that the tips has been selected for the customer and can be used to save energy during peak and off peak hours.

    Default: "Tips for [peak hours] and beyond"

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

    High Cost Period Name

    The high cost period is the period when the customer's rate is the highest.

    Default: Peak hours

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

    Call to Action Text

    Encourages the customer to learn additional ways to save.

    Default: "Get more savings tips"

    Optional

    • Use the default.
    • Provide alternate configuration.

    Call to Action URL

    Redirects the customer to where they can learn more ways to save.

    Default: Not applicable.

    Required

    Contact your Delivery Team about selecting a utility-specific URL.

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    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 Tip Modules topic in the Oracle Utilities Opower Energy Efficiency Cloud Service Overview.