A system uses an intelligent load controller for managing use of a consumable resource at an associated load. The controller has a resource measuring component for measuring the rate of use of the resource by the associated load, including measuring at least one of an instantaneous usage rate and a usage...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7873441?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7873441 - System for execution of a load operating plan for load control
