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BROADCAST ENERGY DEMAND SYSTEMS AND METHODS

  • US 20130274936A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2013
  • Published: 10/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system to manage energy consumption and costs, comprising:

  • a receiver configured to obtain energy management data transmitted within a wideband digital subcarrier operating within the licensed frequency spectral mask of a terrestrial wireless VHF broadcasting station;

    a control module that is configured to change the energy consumption of one or more apparatus in response to receiving the energy management data; and

    an energy consumption monitor configured to determine energy consumption information related, at least in part, to the energy consumption of the apparatus, wherein the energy consumption monitor is further configured to provide energy consumption information;

    wherein the control module is further configured to change the energy consumption of the apparatus in response to an analysis of the energy consumption information.

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