TY - JOUR AU - Marna Yamini Lahari PY - 2026 DA - 2026/01/10 TI - Fuzzy Logic in Predictive Models for Reducing Energy Consumption in Smart Grids JO - Global Journal of Engineering Innovations and Interdisciplinary Research VL - 6 IS - 1 AB - In this study, we compare the effectiveness of fuzzy logic, neural networks, and decision trees for optimizing energy consumption in smart grids. We evaluate these techniques based on their forecasting accuracy, load balancing efficiency, computational time, and flexibility. Our results reveal that neural networks exhibit the highest forecasting accuracy at 92.4% and superior load balancing efficiency of 82.1%, though they require significant computational time (25 minutes). Fuzzy logic provides a balanced performance with a forecasting accuracy of 85.2%, a load balancing efficiency of 78.5%, and a moderate computational time of 12 minutes. It also scores highly in flexibility, demonstrating strong adaptability to changing conditions. Decision trees, while the most computationally efficient with a processing time of 8 minutes, show the lowest forecasting accuracy (80.1%) and load balancing efficiency (74.6%), indicating limitations in handling complex energy management tasks. This comparison highlights the strengths and trade-offs of each technique, offering insights into their suitability for real-time energy optimization in smart grids. SN - 3066-1226 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/3066-1226.1181 DO - 10.33425/3066-1226.1181