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Statistical method to obtain high accuracy in forecasting plant energy use

  • US 8,606,421 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2011
  • Issued: 12/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forecasting energy usage for a production facility, the method comprising:

  • obtaining, by a control module, meter data and production data over a first time period to determine energy usage rates during a production period, a non-production period, and a weekend/holiday non-production period;

    predicting, by the control module, an amount of energy (Te) required for a target year period using the equation;

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