Defined term
Household load profile
A household load profile is an hourly or subhourly time series of electric-load values in kilowatts for a building.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-208 · Last verified September 29, 2026
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SAM can scale a time-series shape to monthly bill usage, but that approach may not accurately represent demand-charge peak usage.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
A household load profile is an hourly or subhourly time series of electric-load values in kilowatts for a building.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US
Verified September 29, 2026
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: NREL SAM Help, Electric Load, Adjust Load Profile to Monthly Usage
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: NREL SAM Help, Electric Load, Hourly or Subhourly Load Profile
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026