HVAC CONTROLLING AN HVAC SYSTEM DURING DEMAND RESPONSE EVENTS

摘要

Apparatus, systems, methods and related computer program products for executing a demand response via an intelligent network-connected thermostat associated with a structure. The disclosed systems include an energy management system operating with an intelligent network-connected thermostat located in a structure. The thermostat is operable to control the HVAC system. The control during the DR event period may be performed based on an optimal control trajectory of the HVAC system, wherein the control trajectory is a first factor representing the total energy consumption during the DR event period and a second factor representing a metric of occupant discomfort. , and a third factor representing variations in the rate of energy expenditure over the duration of the DR event is optimal in that its control trajectory minimizes the cost function.