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The Potential of Energy Management and Control Systems for Real-Time Electricity Pricing Programs
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Date
1990
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Abstract
In implementing an integrated electric utility network, direct
communication between the utility and customers is an
important component. The rapid penetration of computer
building control technology in larger commercial and industrial
customers provides an opportunity for the utility to implement
this network by linking directly with equipment already in
place: customer-owned energy management and control systems
(EMCS). This paper assesses the potential use of EMCSs in
utility real-time pricing (RTP) efforts by discussing the
procedures and technical requirements for transferring prices to
the EMCS. The perspectives and objectives of the customer
and the utility will also be discussed. We will discuss how
price information can be used by the customer and the EMCS
to implement demand-limiting strategies, both in currently
available demand-management algorithms, and in potential
price-responsive cost-management algorithms.