Utility metering slider bar
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1. A method of utility management, the method comprising:
- displaying a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a load profile of a customer and a slider bar;
using the slider bar to set a reduced peak demand level; and
displaying approximate potential savings to the customer at the reduced peak demand level.
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Abstract
Systems and techniques for displaying a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface includes a load profile of a customer and a slider bar. The slider bar is used to set a reduced peak demand level. Approximate potential savings are displayed to the customer at the reduced peak demand level.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of utility management, the method comprising:
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displaying a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a load profile of a customer and a slider bar;
using the slider bar to set a reduced peak demand level; and
displaying approximate potential savings to the customer at the reduced peak demand level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer program, residing on a computer-readable storage medium for providing remote access to a software application for displaying utility data, the computer program comprising instructions to:
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display a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a load profile of a customer and a slider bar;
receive commands through the slider bar to set a reduced peak demand level; and
display approximate potential savings to the customer at the reduced peak demand level. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer system for providing remote access to a software application for displaying utility data, the system comprising:
a host configured to interact with a client to display a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a load profile of a customer and a slider bar, wherein at least one of the host and the client receive commands through the slider bar to set a reduced peak demand level and display approximate potential savings to the customer at the reduced peak demand level.
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12. A graphical user interface comprising:
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a load profile of a customer; and
a slider bar configured to set a reduced peak demand level; and
a window for displaying approximate potential savings to the customer at the reduced peak demand level.
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