Demand Automation Computer

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What It Is & How It Functions

The Demand Automation Computer is a smart energy management device designed to monitor and control electricity usage in real time to prevent costly peak demand charges. Here's how it works:

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Tracks all circuits continuously to detect when power usage is climbing toward a preset demand limit. 
  • Automated Load Shedding: When the system senses you're nearing that limit, it automatically turns off non-essential loads—like water heaters, air conditioners, baseboard heaters, hot tubs, and clothes dryers—those with thermal storage that can tolerate brief interruptions without affecting comfort. 
  • Load Restoration Strategy: Once demand drops below thresholds, loads are restored in reverse priority—higher-priority loads resume first, while less critical ones wait. 
  • Set It and Forget It: You—or a qualified installer—set the demand limit. After that, the computer governs energy usage silently, maintaining comfort while working to lower your bills. 

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Key Benefits

  • Cost Savings: Helps reduce peak demand charges by up to ~30%, sometimes more depending on your setup. 
  • Plug-and-Play Integration: Can tie seamlessly into current electrical panels, building management systems (BMS), or renewable energy setups—no need to overhaul your system. 
  • Rapid Return on Investment: Many installations pay for themselves in under 1–3 years, backed by rebates, tax incentives, and a solid 25-year performance warranty. 
  • Minimal Disruption: The system works largely behind the scenes. Because it targets loads with built-in flexibility, most users won’t notice any drop in comfort. 

Behind the Scenes: The Commercial vs. Residential Approach

  • Commercial Use: Advanced software calculates how fast you're approaching demand limits and sheds loads accordingly. The goal is to balance efficiency with business operations—non-essential processes are delayed for brief periods. 
  • Residential Use: Exposure to daily control of large appliances with thermal storage (like water heaters or HVAC systems), prioritizing comfort and savings. The system focuses on holding down home demand peaks without interfering with your lifestyle.

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