Abstract: An apparatus includes a network operations center and a first control node. The network operations center provides configuration data to the system of energy consuming devices. The first control node is coupled to the network operations center and a second control node via the network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor operates a first energy consuming device to maintain a first local environment. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment, and the configuration data provided by the network operations center.

Abstract: An apparatus receiving and transporting real time resource usage data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus transporting real time resource data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified and a corresponding signal quality is determined, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus receiving and transporting real time resource usage data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of automated meter reading (AMR) meters, and where each of the plurality of AMR meters transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of AMR meters is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the AMR meters is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus including narrowband receivers and a controller. The narrowband receivers are deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of automated meter reading (AMR) meters, and where each of the plurality of AMR meters transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to an unknown hopping sequence, but a known hop rate. The controller is coupled to the narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of AMR meters is identified, and is configured to control the narrowband receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the AMR meters is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a plurality of devices, a network operations center (NOC), and a plurality of control nodes. Each device consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and performs a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. The NOC generates a plurality of run time schedules that coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to control the peak demand of the resource. Each of the control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the devices. The plurality of control nodes transmits sensor data and device status to the NOC for generation of the plurality of run time schedules, and executes selected ones of the run time schedules to cycle the plurality of devices on and off, and each control node monitors a corresponding device for deviations from nominal operation.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a plurality of devices, a network operations center (NOC), and a plurality of control nodes. Each device consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and performs a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. The NOC is disposed external to the facility, and generates a plurality of run time schedules that coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to control the peak demand of the resource. Each of the control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the devices. The plurality of control nodes transmits sensor data and device status to the NOC for generation of the plurality of run time schedules, and executes selected ones of the run time schedules based on latencies of last communications with the NOC to cycle the plurality of devices on and off.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting resource usage data, including narrowband receivers and a controller. The narrowband receivers are deployed geographically within a grid, where the narrowband receivers receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence, and where the hopping sequence is initially unknown to the plurality of narrowband receivers. The controller is coupled to the narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control narrowband receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting faults of components monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element that monitors, in real time, data samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and that employs the data samples to determine if one or more of the components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a virtual datapoint creating element. The run time modeling element employs the data samples as inputs to execute one or more fault algorithms retrieved from a system configuration model, and generates outputs to the one or more fault algorithms that indicate if the one or more of the components are faulty. The virtual datapoint creating element estimates one or more synthesized datapoints that may be required by the one or more fault algorithms during execution by the run time modeling element.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting faults of components monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element that monitors data samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and that determines if components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a fault detection algorithm element. The run time modeling element employs the data samples and synthesized datapoints as inputs to execute fault algorithms retrieved from a system model, and generates outputs that indicate if the components are faulty, where employment of the synthesized datapoints increases fault coverage, resulting in a reduction of false alarms. The fault detection algorithm element employs normalized and standardized datapoints representing the data samples and the synthesized datapoints to automatically select the fault algorithms for storage in the system model, where the fault algorithms are selected from a standard fault algorithm data base.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting component faults monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element, coupled to the BMS, that monitors samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and that employs the data samples to determine if one or more of the components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a fault detection algorithm element. The modeling element employs the samples as inputs to execute one or more fault algorithms retrieved from a system model, and generates outputs that indicate if the one or more of the components are faulty. The algorithm element is coupled to the system model, and employs normalized/standardized datapoints representing the samples to select the one or more fault algorithms for storage in the system model, where the one or more fault algorithms are selected from a standard fault algorithm data base.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting faults of components monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element that is coupled to the BMS, that monitors, in real time, data samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and employs the data samples to determine if one or more of the components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a data normalizing element. The run time modeling element employs the data samples as inputs to execute one or more fault algorithms retrieved from a system configuration model, and generates outputs to the one or more fault algorithms that indicate if the one or more of the components are faulty. The data normalizing element generates and stores for use by the run time modeling element, equations used to normalize the data samples, along with corresponding properties of the data samples.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a plurality of devices, a network operations center (NOC), and a plurality of control nodes. Each of the plurality of devices consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and performs a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. The NOC is disposed external to the facility, and generates a plurality of run time schedules that coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to control the peak demand of the resource. Each of the plurality of control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of devices. The plurality of control nodes transmits sensor data and device status to the NOC via the demand coordination network for generation of the plurality of run time schedules, and executes selected ones of the run time schedules to cycle the plurality of devices on and off.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for receiving and transporting real time resource usage data. The apparatus includes a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling peak demand of a resource. The apparatus includes a plurality of devices and a plurality of control nodes. Each of the plurality of devices consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and the each are capable of performing a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. Each of the plurality of control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of devices, where the plurality of control nodes is coupled together via a demand coordination network, and where the plurality of control nodes coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to reduce the peak demand of the resource, and where one or more of the run times start prior to when otherwise required to maintain corresponding local environments, but which still operate within the acceptable operating margin for the corresponding local environments.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing automatic metering capabilities to a resource grid is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of existing automatic meter reading (AMR) meters and a plurality of interface devices. Each of the plurality of existing automatic meter reading (AMR) meters is coupled to a resource consumption point, the each is configured to periodically broadcast respective meter readings. Each of the plurality of interface devices is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of existing AMR meters, and each of the plurality of interface devices is configured to receive one or more of the respective meter readings, and is configured to provide the one or more of the respective meter readings over an existing communications infrastructure.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling peak demand of a resource. The apparatus includes a plurality of devices and a plurality of control nodes. Each of the plurality of devices consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and the each are capable of performing a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. Each of the plurality of control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of devices, where the plurality of control nodes is coupled together via a demand coordination network, and where the plurality of control nodes coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to reduce the peak demand of the resource, and where one or more of the run times start prior to when otherwise required to maintain corresponding local environments, but which still operate within the acceptable operating margin for the corresponding local environments.

Abstract: A method and system is described for real time communication in a network of distributed energy resource management devices (EMDs). Presence-based real time communications are established between at least one distributed energy resource management device (EMD) connected to an electric utility grid and a network operations center (NOC) application.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling distributed energy resources is provided. Notification of an upcoming regional power distribution event is received and a distributed energy resource affected by the upcoming event is determined or identified. A first notification message is sent to an affected distributed energy resource asset owner or other administrator to notify the distributed energy resource asset of the event. An event data process is initiated to monitor and collect data associated with the event and an event control process is initiated to control one or more affected distributed energy resource asset during the event. The event control process and the event data process are terminated at the end of the event.

Abstract: 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.