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Variable base load energy management system and method

  • US 6,718,213 B1
  • Filed: 10/05/2000
  • Issued: 04/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for saving energy by varying a base load, comprising:

  • a power reduction device receiving electrical power from an electrical power source and outputting electrical power to a base load;

    a processor;

    a) receiving an input signal representing a characteristic of the base load;

    b) receiving a schedule from a user, the schedule including a plurality of control setpoints corresponding to a plurality of time periods during a day;

    c) generating a control signal based on the schedule, the time of day, and the input signal; and

    d) outputting the control signal to the power reduction device to control the amount of power delivered to the base load.

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