Post Bill Always On Module

The Post Bill Always On module tells customers how much of their electric use is associated with things that are always on in their home. The amount, which is always displayed as a percentage, is due to electricity that is used by some appliances and electronics that use energy simply because they are plugged in.

The amount is calculated using the Always-on Disaggregation Model, which estimates the electricity consumption associated with appliances and electronics that consistently draw power even when they are off or in sleep mode, such as set-top boxes, gaming consoles, security systems, and digital assistants. It also estimates consumption for appliances which are always running, such as refrigerators.

At the end of the module, utilities can also direct users to a utility website that explains always-on usage.