ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION

Systems, methods, and controllers for controlling an adjustment process for a target system are provided. A central controller receives time-related electrical energy demand data, sensor data from controllers of devices which selectively apply electrical power to the target system, and commands the controllers to apply power to exceed a target control value up to a maximum control value where the electrical energy demand data remains below a threshold and only apply sufficient energy to reach the target control value, at least within a margin, where the electrical energy demand data remains above the threshold.