Method and apparatus using distributed intelligence for applying real time pricing and time of use rates in wide area network including a headend and subscriber

摘要: A control system is disclosed which varies the operation of consumer's devices to minimize influx currents across a power grid. Power consuming are scheduled operate in accordance with varying pricing tiers. As customers schedule various and appliances tiers, when tiers change, current drain on grid increases significantly. Even increasing strain fact that startup for electric motors up six times their normal operating current. When started, as place heavy grid, lead disruption very consumers requiring more power. The present invention randomizes start controlled so each one comes line.