Uma proposta de interface de eco-feedback no consumo de energia elétrica por dispositivos residenciais

Abstract

Environmental problems are increasingly evident in global daily life. Among the causes, we can fnd emission of greenhouse effect gases, such as Carbon Dioxide (CO²), emitted by the energy generation sector. Brazil has the privilege of having its energy matrix mostly clean, but despite this, we still emitted 77.8 million tons of CO² in 2021. Knowing that residential energy consumption corresponds to 26.7% of the total consumed in Brazil, we need also energy savings for homes. The solution proposed in this work aims to address the problem of CO² emissions in residential electricity consumption through the prototype of the Residential Energy Eco-feedback System, which allows the information and self-conscious of the use of electrical resources by residential smart devices. The methodology used consists of the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation phases that throughout the process allowed us to choose which and how each step would be carried out. The result was a high-fdelity prototype of the solution’s screens that aims to inform, raise awareness, and encourage the conscious use of electricity.