Real Time Monitoring and the Internet of Things: Reshaping How we Collect Data

In the burgeoning Internet of Things, new end-use metering data collection methods are available that may revolutionize the way evaluators collect usage and behavior information. For lighting metering in particular, connected lamps may allow for a high degree of certainty regarding the on/off status and other characteristics of the lamp, such as light color or brightness, because the status data is continuously communicated to a centralized hub or controlling device. While there are concerns regarding product connectivity performance and network security, these issues are not insurmountable. This paper presents a proof of concept of the methodology and a brief overview of illustrative findings from a recently completed assessment of residential, wirelessly-controllable LEDs, as well as potential EM&V implications brought on by new, connected energy efficiency equipment.