{"id":1323,"date":"2023-05-09T18:25:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/gci\/2023\/05\/09\/flattening-the-duck-curve\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:02:41","slug":"flattening-the-duck-curve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/gci\/2023\/05\/09\/flattening-the-duck-curve\/","title":{"rendered":"Flattening the Duck Curve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We addressed the California energy \u2018duck\u2019 curve problem with a more intelligent and efficient household thermostat. Our goal was to alleviate the strain on the electrical grid during times of peak energy demand by redirecting demand to a more favorable time during the day. Our strategy was to create a smart thermostat that would utilize renewable energy at times when they are most abundant, shifting the energy demands away from peak periods. 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