Seasonal Breakout Module
The Seasonal Breakout module informs the customer what percentage of their energy use the previous season went toward cooling or heating. The purpose of this module is to highlight the how large a customer's heating or cooling costs can get, and prepare them for the seasonal insights and tips presented later in the report.
Appears in: Seasonal Report
Header: The header highlights that cooling has an impact on the customer's summer energy bills.
Insight: The insight does the math for the customer, helping them understand in a quick take how much of their energy use went towards cooling the previous summer.
Explainer: The explainer text below the insight clarifies that the calculation takes into account window units, central air, and fans.
Image: A seasonally themed illustration is included in the module.
Requirements and Limitations
Fuel: Gas-only, electric-only, and dual fuel.
Data Required: A customer’s cooling or heating use must be between 5% to 75% of their total energy use.
Data History: At least 13 months of data history.
Billing Frequency: Monthly or bi-monthly.