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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING AN ENERGY CONSUMING LOAD

  • US 20110172845A1
  • Filed: 01/24/2011
  • Published: 07/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing a group of energy consuming loads comprising a plurality of loads, the method comprising:

  • (a) generating a set of load state data from each of the loads in the group of loads, wherein at least one of the loads in the group of loads is comprised of a discretionary load, wherein each of the loads in the group of loads has a duty cycle, and wherein the duty cycle for at least one of the discretionary loads is less than 100 percent;

    (b) making an enablement state decision for each of the loads using the sets of load state data from the loads, wherein each of the enablement state decisions reflects an enablement state of a corresponding load in the group of loads, wherein the enablement state is either a load enabled state or a load disabled state, wherein the load enabled state is a state where the corresponding load is capable of operating even when the corresponding load is not actually operating, and wherein the load disabled state is a state where the corresponding load is not capable of operating; and

    (c) implementing the enablement state decisions.

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