The request
“Create a donut pie chart titled Elm Office Electricity Use — August with Cooling 4,280 kWh, Computers 1,960 kWh, Lighting 1,140 kWh, Kitchen 760 kWh, and Other equipment 540 kWh.”
Then tryAdd Server room at 680 kWh.Change Cooling to 3,900 kWh.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01Primary load
Cooling is the largest electricity use.
02Equipment demand
Computers are a substantial second category.
03Efficiency focus
Lighting and kitchen loads can be reviewed separately.
Use for one meter period when the categories add to total electricity use.
More like this
Other examples in this family.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a pie chart show energy use?
Yes, if each category represents part of one total consumption period.
What unit should I use?
Kilowatt-hours are a common unit for electricity consumption.
How can I compare months?
Create separate charts or use a line chart when the month-to-month trend matters.