A distributed control node enables local control of reactive power. A consumer node generates local real power on a consumer side of a point of common coupling (PCC). The control node converts local real power into reactive power with a conversion device on the consumer side of the PCC. The control node can deliver the reactive power to the grid to provide VARs to the grid from locally generated real power.

A distributed control node enables local control of reactive power. A consumer node generates local real power on a consumer side of a point of common coupling (PCC). The control node converts local real power into reactive power with a conversion device on the consumer side of the PCC. The control node can deliver the reactive power to the grid to provide VARs to the grid from locally generated real power.

The control system includes an electrical meter and a processor. The electrical meter may be configured to monitor the current draw of the electrical system. The processor is communicatively coupled to the electrical meter. The processor also includes an optimization algorithm. The processor may accept input information about the electrical system, such as an electrical capacity of the electrical system, a performance limit of the electrical system, and building electrical usage characteristics. The processor performs the optimization algorithm and outputs a control protocol of a first appliance and a second appliance to maintain the current draw below the predetermined amperage.

The control system includes an electrical meter and a processor. The electrical meter may be configured to monitor the current draw of the electrical system. The processor is communicatively coupled to the electrical meter. The processor also includes an optimization algorithm. The processor may accept input information about the electrical system, such as an electrical capacity of the electrical system, a performance limit of the electrical system, and building electrical usage characteristics. The processor performs the optimization algorithm and outputs a control protocol of a first appliance and a second appliance to maintain the current draw below the predetermined amperage.