The diversity of residential electricity demand – a comparative analysis of metered and simulated data

A comparative study between simulated residential electricity demand data and metered data from theUK Household Electricity Survey is presented. For this study, a high-resolution probabilistic model wasused to test whether this increasingly widely used modelling approach provides an adequate represen-tation of the statistical characteristics the most comprehensive dataset of metered electricity demandavailable in the UK. Both the empirical and simulated electricity consumption data have been analysedon an aggregated level, paying special attention to the mean daily load profiles, the distribution of house-holds with respect to the total annual demands, and the distributions of the annual demands of particularappliances. A thorough comparison making use of both qualitative and quantitative methods was madebetween simulated datasets and it’s metered counterparts. Significant discrepancies were found in thedistribution of households with respect to both overall electricity consumption and consumption ofindividual appliances. Parametric estimates of the distributions of metered data were obtained, and theanalytic expressions for both the density function and cumulative distribution are given. These can beincorporated into new and existent modelling frameworks, as well as used as tools for further analysis

Dandelion Program 3 Year Report (Extended)

The Dandelion Program is an initiative to build Information Technology, life, and executive functioning skills to help establish IT careers for people on the autism spectrum. It is a three-year structured roadmap of transformation initiatives to improve the abilities of Dandelion team members in a number of key areas

Examples of DXC Dandelion Program Trainee Talent and Value

Over the last five years, the Dandelion Program initiated independent research studies to review the performance and benefits of the program, across all our teams

Tips on Working From Home When You are on the Autism Spectrum

In the COVID19 world, we have additional need and expectation to be able to work remotely. For many on the Autism Spectrum (AS) who have been adjusting to work environments this change can be a big disruption. Below are some tips for those of you on the spectrum working from home, to assist you in remaining calmer and being more productive. These tips may also prove helpful for those support AS people

The Dandelion Program: 2016 in Review

[Excerpt] The Dandelion Program is an initiative to build valuable Information Technology, life, and executive functional skills to help establish careers for people on the autism spectrum. The implementation and assessment of Dandelion pods concentrates on identifying and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum with the potential to excel in testing, data science, and cyber security roles. Over the course of 2016, the program continued to grow at a rapid rate, and achieved a large number of significant milestones. This report will cover some of the most significant developments over the course of the last year

Organisation Change Plan

[Excerpt] The vision of the program is the establishment of a capability within the organisation to attract, recruit, on-board and sustain talent from people on the autism spectrum. Why is this important? As we know we are in a war for talent to fuel our organisation with capability and innovation to service our clients and future clients. Organisations such as DXC, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft and SAP have commenced programs to reach into untapped talent pools

How to Work Effectively with Colleagues on the Autism Spectrum

MD_8024a_18_Dandelion_Program_autistic_colleagues_flyer_v3.pdf: 91 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

DXC Dandelion Program: 2017 in Review

[Excerpt] The Dandelion Program is an initiative to build valuable Information Technology, life, and executive functioning skills to help establish careers for people on the autism spectrum. The implementation and assessment of Dandelion pods (or ‘groups’) concentrates on identifying and supporting individuals on the autism spectrum with potential to excel in testing, data science, and cyber security roles. The Dandelion Program grew rapidly in 2017, and this report will cover its most significant developments throughout the year

Dandelion Program Generic Project Management Plan

[Excerpt] There are significant benefits to clients in establishing an arrangement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/ Specialist People to access and acquire critical, skilled ICT resources by harnessing the talents and developing the skills of a capable, diverse segment of the workforce

Organisation Change Plan: Getting Started

[Excerpt] The vision of the program is the establishment of a capability within the organisation to attract, recruit, on-board and sustain talent from people on the autism spectrum. Why is this important? As we know we are in a war for talent to fuel our organisation with capability and innovation to service our clients and future clients. Organisations such as DXC, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft and SAP have commenced programs to reach into untapped talent pools