The Emerging Household Energy provides a decentralized digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) system that delivers real-time data capture, robust protocol configuration, and cryptographic verification for climate impact activities.

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Overview

The Emerging Household Energy implements IXO dMRV protocols for managing clean cooking data and generating Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) - standardized units representing greenhouse gas emission reductions that can be transferred between countries under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The system provides:

  • Household-Level Reporting - Consolidated data across multiple devices and fuel sources
  • Usage Monitoring - Tracking of multiple devices and fuels to prevent double-counting
  • Connected Data Graph - Linked entities and claims for system-wide insights
  • Immutable Records - Blockchain-backed registry for full traceability

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Core Features

Real-Time Measurement

IoT and smart device integration for continuous data capture

Cryptographic Trust

Immutable audit trail with blockchain verification

Protocol-Based

Standardized templates for rapid deployment

Automated Verification

AI-powered oracles for data validation

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System Architecture

Data Layer

Secure storage and cryptographic proofs

Protocol Layer

Configurable rules and verification logic

Integration Layer

IoT device and system connectors

Oracle Layer

Automated verification services

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Core Concepts

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Digital Entities

Digital Entities are online representations of real-world objects or concepts in the IXO Spatial Web, including:

  • Physical entities (stoves, energy devices)
  • Cognitive entities (Organisations, projects, assets)

Each entity has a W3C DID (Decentralized Identifier) that provides:

  • Unique identification
  • Cryptographic verification
  • Self-sovereign control

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Entity Relationships

Entities form nodes in a data graph connected by relationships that show:

  • Project implementation by Organisations
  • Project funding sources
  • Asset generation
  • Claim verification by Oracles
  • Credential issuance
  • Impact credit tokenization

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Domain Registration

Entities register on the blockchain as domains with:

  • DID for verifiable ownership
  • Domain controllers (authorized updaters)
  • Connected services
  • Linked resources and claims
  • Object capabilities (zCAPs, Cacao)
  • Economic accounts
  • NFT representation

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Protocols

Protocols provide templates for domain configuration including:

  • Default data fields
  • Standard relationships
  • Required services
  • Governance settings

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Implementation Guide

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Device Integration

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Emission Reduction Quantification

The accurate quantification of emission reductions in clean cooking initiatives depends on three critical factors:

  1. Household Fuel Consumption: Precise measurement of fuel usage patterns and quantities
  2. Usage Rate: Actual utilization rates of clean cooking devices
  3. Installation Base: Accurate tracking of number and type of stoves installed

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Real-Time Field Data

Emission reductions must be verifiable and quantifiable to be recognized under international standards. The dMRV system ensures this through:

  • Continuous Data Collection: Real-time field data provides the foundation for credible quantification
  • Immediate Verification: Automated validation of incoming data streams
  • Temporal Accuracy: No retroactive data collection or post-hoc estimations
  • Field-to-Registry Pipeline: Direct flow from measurement to verification to registration

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Monitoring Requirements

To ensure reliable quantification, the dMRV system implements:

  • Comprehensive Monitoring Plans: Structured data collection across all key metrics
  • Statistical Rigor: Sample design and size calculations that meet methodology requirements
  • Data Quality Controls: Validation of fuel consumption and usage measurements
  • Installation Tracking: Verified device registration and deployment records

These elements are essential for:

  • Accurate emission reduction calculations
  • Reliable baseline establishment
  • Verifiable impact claims
  • Methodology compliance

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Workflow Components

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Data Collection

Household Registration

Assign unique DIDs to households and issue credentials

Device Registration

Assign unique DIDs to monitoring devices

Data Ingestion

Secure data pipelines with integrity checks

Claim Verification

Automated measurement and verification based on protocol methods and rules

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Verification Process

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Benefits

  • Real-time tracking of system dynamics
  • Immutable, verifiable records
  • Simplified entity management through protocols
  • Automated workflows and verification
  • Evidence-based oversight for Article 6.2 compliance

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Developer Resources

API Documentation

Complete API reference and examples

Registry Integration

Connect with the Emerging Registry

Protocol Templates

Ready-to-use protocol configurations

Household Monitoring

Implement household-level tracking

Stove Use Monitoring

Track device usage patterns

Kitchen Performance Tests

Measure fuel consumption

Qualitative Surveys

Conduct household surveys