Optimizing Energy Consumption in Buildings: Intelligent Power Management Through Machine Learning

Abstract

In the realm of energy conservation, managing power consumption within buildings emerges as a pivotal challenge. This study introduces sophisticated models that optimize energy usage by intelligently managing power distribution in various zones of a building. To achieve this, four machine learning classifiers, Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm, and Naive Bayes (NB), were employed. These classifiers were integrated with feature reduction techniques, namely Boruta and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), to diminish model complexity. The study delineates three distinct power management strategies: Full, Selected, and Shutdown. The effectiveness of these models was evaluated using a dataset obtained from a building's energy consumption measurements. A comparative analysis revealed that the integration of the RF classifier with the Boruta feature reduction method significantly excelled, achieving a classification accuracy of 98%. Additionally, this combination demonstrated an execution time of merely 0.4549 seconds. The findings of this research not only underscore the efficacy of combining specific machine learning classifiers with feature reduction techniques but also highlight the potential of such integrations in optimizing energy consumption in building environments. This approach paves the way for more energy-efficient and sustainable building management practices.