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System, Method and Computer Program Product for Providing Demand Response Functionality

  • US 20090187499A1
  • Filed: 01/15/2009
  • Published: 07/23/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of using a computer system to provide load control in a power grid for a plurality of users, each user having an associated customer premises, comprising:

  • storing profile data of a plurality of users in a memory;

    wherein the profile data comprises;

    load shed participation data for at least some of the plurality of users;

    information identifying one or more load control devices associated with each of the plurality of users; and

    location data of a premises associated with each user;

    selecting one or more users for load shedding based, at least in part, on their profile data;

    transmitting a first control message to a load control device of at least some of the one or more users;

    wherein the control message comprises a request to load shed;

    receiving a first user command from a first user;

    wherein the first user command comprises a request to control a thermostat; and

    transmitting a second control message to a thermostat of the first user to control the thermostat.

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