A load control management protocol, system, and method that address many
different customers, individually, in geographic groups, or in other
predefined groups to control at least one or more electrical power
consuming appliances are disclosed. The computer-implemented protocol
provides wired and wireless communication schemes that enable a utility
to quickly and efficiently communicate commands and messages to end user
devices. Specific electrically powered appliances and certain uses of
electricity can therefore be managed by communicating with the
controllers of those appliances, providing management of a utility load
during peak price and consumption periods to prevent delivery
interruptions.