Abstract: The present invention features an energy storage scheduler that schedules the timing and extent of charging a storage device from the electric energy supply. The energy storage scheduler has a charge level device for receiving information representative of the level of charge of the storage device. A programmed measuring and refining mechanism is provided to quantify the load profile of the energy utilizing load system. A timer is connected to the energy storage scheduler to provide information representative of the ongoing time within the current cycle period. A price processor is connected to the energy storage scheduler for receiving and processing information representative of prospective time-varying prices of electric energy from the supply.

Abstract: A method and system incorporating an integral power consumption monitor-circuit breaker panel for industrial or commercial buildings and facilities. The power consumption monitor-circuit breaker panel not only protects each end use within the building against harmful overloads, but also monitors peak power demands of each end use. Electrical current, voltage and phase information is provided by each monitor-breaker. This information is then fed to a processing circuit that provides a power consumption value. The power consumption value is then fed to recording device to provide a power consumption history for each end use. Each monitor-breaker is identified by its end use, as for example, by color coding. The monitor device of each circuit breaker is designed to provide a voltage that is proportional to the circuit load.

Abstract: The present invention features a method and system for storing electrical energy, and then using the stored energy to recharge automobiles. The system of the invention features a number of storage and recharging facilities that are connected to a main power generating station. Power is generally demanded from the power station in the evening or during off-peak power demand periods, in order to obtain lower rates from the power utility. Also, off-peak power loading does not put a strain on the power system. The energy obtained from the power utility company is then stored at each recharging facility in a bank of capacitors. A high voltage transformer and rectifier arranged ahead of the capacitor banks converts the incoming AC high voltage power from the utility to the required DC voltage for capacitor storage. The controller distributes power to a number of charging bays that are connected to the capacitor bank.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for determining the charcteristics of an alternating current electrical service at a remote panel as compared with a main panel from which the remote service is connected. The method involves the steps of selecting a line at the main panel and designating it as the reference. The phase relationship of other lines at the main service panel are determined relative to this reference by a process of deriving the period of the signal on the reference line, and from this point the phase relationship of the other line signals are determined. A counter is loaded with a value representative of the derived period of the reference signal, and finally, the characteristics of the individual service line signals at a remote location are determined by a step of comparing each with the characteristics derived for the main service panel.