Energy control system
US5289362A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/47
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for controlling a climate control device, such as an HVAC device within a premise, utilizes real time price tier data supplied by the utility company to achieve economical temperature regulation of the premise. The control system regulates temperature based on time of day data and desired temperature data supplied by the user wherein the user may program different desired temperatures depending upon the relative cost of electricity. The system also provides billing information to the user for current usage and projected usage. The control system additionally controls appliance modules and regulates operation of the hot water heater.
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