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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2005
Daniel J. Reaume, Livonia, MI (US);
Randall J. Urbance, Warren, MI (US);
Craig A. Jackson, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Daniel J. Reaume, Livonia, MI (US);
Randall J. Urbance, Warren, MI (US);
Craig A. Jackson, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for managing utility consumption. An embodiment is disclosed for reducing peak demand for a utility by staggering requests for that utility. Another embodiment is disclosed in which sensors monitor utility consumption throughout a facility. Those items of equipment not in active use, but still drawing utility resources, are shut down after a predetermined interval. Another embodiment is disclosed in which storage and conversion technologies are used to offset peak demand and the associated peak demand costs.