Introductory Synthesis: To bridge the gap between algorithmic theory and real-world results, the analyzed literature provides a comprehensive analysis of metaheuristics across four critical urban domains.
Home Energy Management (HEMS): At the household level, studies demonstrate the utility of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithms (GA) to solve complex multi-objective problems. The primary goal identified in the research is to balance three competing interests: minimizing elec