Abstract: A method for reducing aggregate power cost that includes determining an end device power consumption profile for each of a plurality of end devices, storing the end device power consumption profiles in a switching device configured to determine a desired power flow timing for each of the plurality of end devices, determining an optimal rate period with the switching device, determining, with the switching device, the desired power flow timing for each of the plurality of end devices such that a power consumption of the plurality of end devices is preferably within the optimal rate period, and controlling, via the control device, the plurality of end devices such that the desired power flow timing is substantially obtained, thereby reducing aggregate cost per kWhr of the plurality of end devices.

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method, an electronic communication from a first computing machine is received and includes a power value and one or more priority values. The power value represents a request for a power allotment expected to be used during a predetermined time and the priority values represent priorities of tasks expected to be executed during the predetermined time. A score for the request is calculated using a scoring function and the received priority values as inputs to the scoring function. The score is compared to one or more other scores respectively associated with requests for power allotments from other computing machines and previously calculated using the scoring function following receipt of one or more electronic communications each including a power value and one or more priority values. A top-ranked score is identified and an electronic communication is sent to the associated computing machine granting the requested power allotment.

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method, an electronic communication from a first computing machine is received and includes a power value and one or more priority values. The power value represents a request for a power allotment expected to be used during a predetermined time and the priority values represent priorities of tasks expected to be executed during the predetermined time. A score for the request is calculated using a scoring function and the received priority values as inputs to the scoring function. The score is compared to one or more other scores respectively associated with requests for power allotments from other computing machines and previously calculated using the scoring function following receipt of one or more electronic communications each including a power value and one or more priority values. A top-ranked score is identified and an electronic communication is sent to the associated computing machine granting the requested power allotment.

Abstract: Exemplary systems, apparatus, and methods relate to a current limiting device on each of two or more load branches that limits the current drawn by each load branch to a branch current allocation for that branch, where each of the current limiting devices is configured to automatically communicate messages to negotiate adjustments to the branch current allocations among each of the load branches while maintaining the sum of the branch allocations substantially at or below an available capacity of the supply branch. In an exemplary embodiment, a system of intelligent power modules (IPMs) may operate together to automatically negotiate capacity sharing among a number of load branches by adapting to the dynamic load conditions in order to takes improved advantage of infrastructure power handling capability without exceeding a predetermined capacity of the supply branch.

Abstract: A cladding apparatus includes a receiving member securing an insulation member, and a forming member having a delivery portion and a base. A cladding surface of the base is spaced from a coatable surface of the insulation member to define a cavity. A conduit of the delivery portion delivers a coating material, through a coating aperture in the base, into the cavity. The cladding surface forms a composite cladded insulation piece, including a coating layer bonded to the coatable surface. An inner coating surface of the coating layer has projections securely encasing the coated surface of the insulation member. A mounting surface of the insulation member is mounted on a building substrate. A wall finish is applied to an outer surface of the coating layer. Corresponding methods of forming and installing the pieces are also provided.