摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for reducing the energy used by a home or business having a mixed load and designed to operate from a given nominal mains voltage and a given tolerance, the method including lowering the voltage supplied to a home or business having a mixed load, to a new nominal voltage, within the tolerance, that is substantially below the given nominal; controlling the supplied voltage to a second tolerance that is tighter than the given tolerance with changes of the mains voltage within the tolerance, wherein lowering the voltage supplied comprises inserting a voltage is series with the line which reduces the voltage fed to the load.</p> |