Load shed system for demand response without AMI/AMR system

摘要

An apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling load shedding and payback spikes of a population by segregating the population (904) into subsets based on predicted energy consumption usage and peak load profiles (902). Subset populations (230, 232, 234) respond independently from another based on a communication message (200) sent to the population. Each subset population (230, 232, 234) of homes with one or more energy consuming devices responds based on a generated value generated from a randomizing distribution routine.