Intelligent Load Control (ILC)
Description:
The intelligent load control (ILC) is an algorithm deployed via VOLTTRON™, a software platform, to a building’s control system. During periods when power use peaks, the technology automatically—and temporarily—adjusts building energy use downward while maintaining acceptable comfort levels for occupants. ILC can coordinate heating and cooling, lights and other building functions. In addition to bringing flexibility and efficiency to building energy consumption, ILC benefits the grid by turning buildings into mechanisms to help balance supply and demand—which could increase the use of intermittent clean energy sources such as wind and solar power.
Acknowledgement:
Produced under funding by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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