Designing model predictive control strategies for grid-interactive water heaters for load shifting applications

E Buechler, A Goldin, R Rajagopal - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Model predictive control (MPC) strategies allow residential water heaters to shift
load in response to dynamic price signals. Crucially, the performance of such strategies is …

[HTML][HTML] Design and validation of a power modulation system for residential demand-side management

A Goldin, E Buechler, R Rajagopal… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Residential loads have great potential to provide flexibility and other services to the grid, but
many legacy or non-networked loads need additional hardware to enable such functionality …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond the one-shift wonder: A case study on predictive control for heat pump water heaters

L dela Rosa, C Mande, MJ Ellis - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) play a crucial role for decarbonizing buildings,
but their rapid adoption could strain the grid. Successful decarbonization also requires …

[HTML][HTML] Practical strategies for managing resistance heating in heat pump water heater predictive control

L dela Rosa, C Mande, MJ Ellis - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2025 - Elsevier
As the US grid transitions to 100% carbon-free electricity, adopting electric heat pump water
heaters (HPWHs) is key for decarbonizing homes and reducing operating costs for end …

Data-Driven Modeling and Control of Residential Loads for Grid Flexibility

E Buechler - 2024 - search.proquest.com
Electrification and the integration of renewable energy resources into electric power systems
are essential for achieving decarbonization goals, but create challenges for grid operation …

Beyond the One-Shift Wonder: A Case Study on Predictive Control for Heat Pump Water Heaters

C Mande, M Ellis - papers.ssrn.com
Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) play a crucial role in decarbonization buildings, but
rapid adoption may strain the grid. Moreover, successful decarbonization requires operating …