AGGREGATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES
(19)AUSTRALIAN PATENT OFFICE (54) Title AGGREGATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES (51)6 International Patent Classification(s) G06F 017/60 H02J 003/00H02J 003/38 (21) Application No: 2003296446 (22) Application Date: 2003.12.08 (87) WIPONo: WOCM/053764 (30) Priority Data (31) Number (32) Date (33) Country 10/314,920 2002.12.09 US (43) Publication Date : 2004.06.30 (43) Publication Journal Date : 2004.08.05 (71) Applicant(s) ENERNOC, INC. (72) Inventor(s) BREWSTER, David, B.; HEALY, Timothy G. (H) Application NoAU2003296446 A1(19)AUSTRALIAN PATENT OFFICE (54) Title AGGREGATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES (51)6 International Patent Classification(s) G06F 017/60 H02J 003/00H02J 003/38 (21) Application No: 2003296446 (22) Application Date: 2003.12.08 (87) WIPONo: WOCM/053764 (30) Priority Data (31) Number (32) Date (33) Country 10/314,920 2002.12.09 US (43) Publication Date : 2004.06.30 (43) Publication Journal Date : 2004.08.05 (71) Applicant(s) ENERNOC, INC. (72) Inventor(s) BREWSTER, David, B.; HEALY, Timothy G. A method and system are associated with distributed generation of electric power. Power demand data of at least one electric power consumer is monitored over time. Power supply data of a regional power distribution system is also monitored over time. The power demand data and the power supply data are analyzed to coordinate control of at least one distributed generation system associated with the electric power consumer. 1. A method associated with distributed generation of electric power, the method comprising:
monitoring power demand data over time of at least one electric power consumer; monitoring power supply data over time of a regional power distribution system; analyzing the power demand data and power supply data to coordinate control of at least one distributed generation system with an electric power distribution grid; determining an optimal control threshold for the at least one distributed generation system, wherein the optimal control threshold is based on the power demand data, the power supply data, facility conditions, electric grid conditions, and market prices; automatically commencing generation of electric power for the electric power consumer when the optimal control threshold is exceeded; and providing an override capability that prevents the at least one distributed generation system from automatically commencing generation of electric power. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the power demand data includes thermal load data associated with the electric power consumer.
A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
determining savings resulting from the coordinated control.
2162936_1 (GHMatters) 18/01/2010 4. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
determining an optimal operating period for the at least one distributed generation system in order to access market opportunities. 5. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
providing an override capability to allow for a subsequent override command to prevent the at least one distributed generation system from automatically commencing generation of electric power for the electric power consumer when the optimal control threshold is exceeded. 6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the optimal control threshold is based upon incremental operating time periods of the at least one distributed generation system. 7. A method according to claim 6, wherein the incremental operating time periods are based on one hour increments. 8. A method according to claim 1, wherein the determining an optimal control threshold is performed on a periodic basis. 9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the periodic basis is weekly. 10. A method according to claim 1, wherein the optimal control threshold is further based upon a peak load condition. 11. A method according to claim 1, wherein the optimal control threshold is further based upon at least one of power demand and power consumption cost 2162936_1 (GHMatters) 18/01/2010 12. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
selling the electric power generated by the at least one distributed generation system to the regional power distribution system. 13. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
initiating a load curtailment process when the optimal control threshold is exceeded. 14. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:
determining a fuel purchase order for the at least one distributed generation system based on the analysis of the power demand data and power supply data. 15. A method associated with distributed generation of electric power, the method comprising:
analyzing power demand data of at least one electric power consumer associated with at least one distributed generation system, the at least one distributed generation system in communication with an electric power distribution grid; determining an optimal control threshold for the at least one distributed generation system, wherein the optimal control threshold is based on the power demand data, the power supply data, facility conditions, electric grid conditions, and market prices; automatically commencing generation of electric power for the electric power consumer when the optimal control threshold is exceeded; and 2162936_1 (GHMatters) 18/01/2010 providing an override capability that prevents the at least one distributed generation system from automatically commencing generation electric power. 16. A method as claimed in any one of claims I to 15, and substantially herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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