Modular implementation of correlative consumption management systems
First Claim
1. A method for modular implementation of a utility consumption management system for a site, the method comprising:
- providing a modular measurement device at the site, the modular measurement device being enabled to gather consumption data at the site by attachment of the modular measurement device to an electrical system at the site;
gathering consumption data of the electrical system over time using the modular measurement device;
detecting an excess consumption pattern in the consumption data that is optimizable with a modular control device, the modular control device being a separate device from the modular measurement device, the modular control device being customized to reduce the excess consumption pattern;
providing the modular control device at the site in response to gathering the consumption data over time using the modular measurement device, the modular control device being connected to the electrical system in addition to the modular measurement device, wherein the modular control device is enabled to optimize the excess consumption pattern by managing consumption of electricity at the site;
detecting an excess consumption pattern in the consumption data that is optimizable with a modular mitigation device, the modular mitigation device comprising an energy storage system charged from a utility grid, the energy storage system having a storage capacity, the storage capacity corresponding to the detected excess consumption pattern, the modular mitigation device being correlated with the excess consumption pattern;
delivering or installing the modular mitigation device at the site, the modular mitigation device being enabled to optimize the excess consumption pattern by providing energy at the site, the modular mitigation device being delivered or installed in response to detecting the excess consumption pattern that is optimizable with the modular mitigation device, the modular mitigation device being controllable by the modular control device.
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Abstract
Modular consumption management systems provide benefits of adaptability, customization, and progressive investment to electrical utility customers, particularly those with loads and electrical systems capable of curtailment and mitigation. Providing modules based on measurements made and consumption patterns detected in load profiles of individual loads and the site as a whole is described. Control and mitigation capabilities and methods are described in conjunction with identifying correlative modules that will best serve the needs of the site being monitored by a measurement module. Combined measurement and control modules or control and mitigation modules are also described, as well as interchangeable modules that can be put in place when excess consumption patterns at the site change over time.
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1. A method for modular implementation of a utility consumption management system for a site, the method comprising:
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providing a modular measurement device at the site, the modular measurement device being enabled to gather consumption data at the site by attachment of the modular measurement device to an electrical system at the site; gathering consumption data of the electrical system over time using the modular measurement device; detecting an excess consumption pattern in the consumption data that is optimizable with a modular control device, the modular control device being a separate device from the modular measurement device, the modular control device being customized to reduce the excess consumption pattern; providing the modular control device at the site in response to gathering the consumption data over time using the modular measurement device, the modular control device being connected to the electrical system in addition to the modular measurement device, wherein the modular control device is enabled to optimize the excess consumption pattern by managing consumption of electricity at the site; detecting an excess consumption pattern in the consumption data that is optimizable with a modular mitigation device, the modular mitigation device comprising an energy storage system charged from a utility grid, the energy storage system having a storage capacity, the storage capacity corresponding to the detected excess consumption pattern, the modular mitigation device being correlated with the excess consumption pattern; delivering or installing the modular mitigation device at the site, the modular mitigation device being enabled to optimize the excess consumption pattern by providing energy at the site, the modular mitigation device being delivered or installed in response to detecting the excess consumption pattern that is optimizable with the modular mitigation device, the modular mitigation device being controllable by the modular control device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for modular implementation of a utility consumption management system for a site, the method comprising:
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providing a modular measurement-control device at the site, the modular measurement-control device being enabled to gather consumption data at the site and to manage consumption of electricity at the site; gathering consumption data of a plurality of loads at the site over time using the modular measurement-control device; detecting an excess consumption pattern in the consumption data of a single load of the plurality of loads that is optimizable with a modular mitigation device, the modular mitigation device being a separate device from the modular measurement-control device, the modular mitigation device being correlated with the excess consumption pattern by comprising components configured to provide an energy storage capacity or an output rate required to mitigate the excess consumption pattern, the modular mitigation device comprising an energy storage system charged from a utility grid, the energy storage system having a storage capacity, the storage capacity corresponding to the detected excess consumption pattern; and delivering or installing the modular mitigation device at the site in response to detecting the excess consumption pattern using the modular measurement-control device, wherein the modular mitigation device is enabled to optimize the excess consumption pattern by providing energy at the site, the modular mitigation device being controllable by the modular measurement-control device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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