Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing a demand-side energy framework to assist a utility in altering peak load demand, the method including: receiving inputs from a utility; receiving inputs resulting from a disaggregation algorithm being applied to energy usage data of a customer; determining a targeted set appliances and of associated homes or users, from whom changes in energy usage are desired; determining usage patterns of the targeted set of appliances; and determining, using a flag array computation, users and appliances for whom modification of behavior or energy usage may contribute to altering peak load demand.

Abstract: Systems and methods with variable and customized functionality for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.