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Local Power Consumption Load Control

  • US 20070129850A1
  • Filed: 09/06/2006
  • Published: 06/07/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reducing energy consumption of an appliance, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing an appliance actuation sensor configured to detect when the appliance is operational;

    b. monitoring the appliance actuation sensor for a predetermined monitoring period to detect a fractional run time;

    c. receiving a power reduction factor;

    d. calculating an allowed run time from the fractional run time and the power reduction factor; and

    e. permitting the appliance to be operational in accordance with the allowed run time.

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