Mary Elizabeth Bain

US Patent:

20140207301, Jul 24, 2014

Filed:

Jan 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/745000

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Atul Nigam - Johns Creeks GA, US
Kamal Kumar Arvind - Atlanta GA, US
Mary Elizabeth Bain - Woodstock GA, US

Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

G06F 1/30

US Classification:

700295

Abstract:

A method for restoring power based on forecasted loads is described. The method includes identifying at least one zone within a power distribution network and predicting an energy demand of the at least one zone. The method also includes identifying at least one alternate source of power for the at least one zone, identifying at least one switch within the power distribution network capable of supplying power from the at least one alternate source to the at least one zone, and generating a restoration plan for restoring power to the at least one zone.