Energy Efficiency

Active Load Management employs strategies to reduce peak energy (kWh) and power (kW) demands and to reduce the strain on the grid during peak periods, as well as place a more stable demand on the utility grid. This reduces utility company energy charges, as well as demand charges which are typically billed against peak power draw during any 15 minute interval in the billing cycle.

Electric energy peaks can be caused by many things. Air-conditioning usage frequently peaks in summer months when ambient temperatures climb. HVAC is therefore a prime target for load management efforts.  Energy peak loads can occur for other reasons like simultaneous operation of high electrical use equipment or morning startup of building operations.

Load demand strategies produce these important benefits:

•             Significant reduction in demand charges (50% or more)

•             More level power consumption

•             Potential to qualify for lower utility rate category

•             Predictably lower utility costs

HelioPower acquires live data on usage and demand patterns for lighting, heaters, chillers, air conditioners, pumps, refrigeration, manufacturing equipment, etc. These data are analyzed to predict and control future loads producing customized results.  The data is also used to develop energy efficiency plans to replace inefficient equipment.  "Low hanging fruit" is targeted first to improve client cash flow.  Utility rebates, as well as improved operating efficiencies are leveraged to reduce LCOE.

HelioPower places control of demand charges in the hands of the customer by monitoring and controlling peak loads automatically.

The HelioPower team is expert at evaluating energy consumption patterns, equipment efficiency and appropriate renewable energy technologies to identify load demand opportunities for you.