Utility Company Demand Response Controller

Purpose

• Allows for demand response (load shedding) when signaled by a utility company demand shed event.
• Reports actual demand reduction in real time. Reports kW, kWh and $’s saved per shed event.

Function

• Reduces kW Demand:
• Limits coincident operation of RTU compressors and other electric equipment as part of a demand response system.
• Also Saves kWh: During un-occupied times remotely controls existing thermostats conserving gas and electric energy.

Features

• Intelligent selection of equipment to dispatch.
• Self-tuning– automatically adjusts parameters to eliminate any impact on facility operation.
• Real time load response verification.
• Logs kW demand and energy information from existing building electric meter (kyz pulse meter needed).
• Self generated reports present load dispatch event kW and kWh savings.
• Installs easily in any brand of air conditioner.
• Controls generators to meet shed goals.

Operation as a utility company demand response controller

• Upon receiving an internet signal to shed load the controller time stamps and logs the building kW.
• Polls space temperatures and selects RTU’s to cycle that are at low range of temperature dead band.
• Cycles to achieve a set demand reduction goal but dynamically modifies controlling sequence and duration based on pre-set space temperature limits and outdoor air temperature.
• Upon an internet signal ending the load shed event the Controller returns the RTU’s to their normal operational schedules.

Target Markets

• Small commercial buildings
• Retail facilities

Financial Energy Management, Inc.
4634 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-8455 fax: (303) 781-8754 info@financialenergy.com