Energy Affordability Identification

The Energy Affordability Identification subject area contains data that will help users identify customers who are likely to have a limited income or who are behind on their bills.

Note: This data is only available if you have purchased the Oracle Utilities Opower Affordability Identification and Analytics Cloud Service. Contact your Delivery Team if you have questions.

Data Element	Description
Household-Level Energy Burden	Household-level energy burden is defined as the total household energy costs divided by the household's income. The input for energy usage is derived from the customer’s actual energy usage so this data is more accurate than the US Department of Energy’s energy burden data, which is based on US Census sources. (Transportation is out of scope.) This value is a percentage which ranges from 0-100%. An energy burden above 6% is considered a high energy burden. This data is refreshed automatically over time. Allowed Values: integer Source: Customer energy usage information from the utility, as well as US American Community Survey (ACS) Census income information. Type: Attribute

Data Element

Description

Household-Level Energy Burden

Household-level energy burden is defined as the total household energy costs divided by the household's income. The input for energy usage is derived from the customer’s actual energy usage so this data is more accurate than the US Department of Energy’s energy burden data, which is based on US Census sources. (Transportation is out of scope.)

This value is a percentage which ranges from 0-100%. An energy burden above 6% is considered a high energy burden.

This data is refreshed automatically over time.

Allowed Values: integer

Source: Customer energy usage information from the utility, as well as US American Community Survey (ACS) Census income information.

Type: Attribute