AMI Load Curve Archetype

The AMI Load Curve dimension contains shared data elements about common customer energy use patterns, also known as load curve archetypes or load curve profiles. This information categorizes customers based on the times of day when they tend to use the most energy.

Data Element	Description
Centroid Index	A numeric classification for the Usage Archetype attribute, such as 1 for Evening Peaker or 2 for Night Owl. Example Values: -1: None 0: Steady Eddie 1: Evening Peaker 2: Night Owl 3: Daytimer Type: Attribute
Evening user	A usage classification indicating that a customer tends to use energy in the evening (5 PM - 8 PM). Type: Attribute
Flat user	A usage classification indicating that a customer's energy usage is relatively constant throughout the 24-hour cycle. Type: Attribute
Home during day	A usage classification indicating that a customer's energy usage is relatively constant throughout the 24-hour cycle. Type: Attribute
Late bedtime	A usage classification indicating that a customer's energy usage typically extends into the late evening (past 10 PM). Type: Attribute
Midday user	A usage classification indicating that a customer's energy usage typically extends into the late evening (past 10 PM). Type: Attribute
Morning user	A usage classification indicating that a customer tends to use energy in the morning (6 AM - 9 AM). Type: Attribute
Overnight user	A usage classification indicating that a customer tends to use energy throughout the night. Type: Attribute
Usage Archetype	A classification indicating the type of energy use pattern for a customer. The values can be “Steady Eddie”, “Evening Peaker”, “Night Owl”, “Daytimer”, or “None” in correspondence with the Centroid Index attribute. Type: Attribute