METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING UTILITY COSTS

摘要

A method (100) and control system (20) are provide for controlling operation of a pump station (25) having a wetwell (40) for receiving water therein. The control system includes a controller (45) operatively connected to lead and lag pumps (30 and 35). The controller (45) monitors the water level of the water in the wetwell (40) and inhibits operation of the lead pump (30) during a predetermined peak consumption period if the water level falls between a first threshold level and a second threshold level. Alternatively, the controller (45) activates the lead pump (30) during the predetermined peak consumption period if the water level exceeds the second threshold level or if the water level exceeds the first threshold level and the time period is outside the predetermined peak consumption period.