Emacx Systems, Inc. is a real-time energy management software and technology company providing the next generation of Demand Side Management (DSM) solutions to energy intensive businesses in North America. Emacx energy management solutions empower users to intelligently manage their energy consumption, adjusting both the timing and the quantity of their electricity use in real-time, without degrading mission critical operations. Emacx customers realize lower energy costs by having the ability to automatically shed facility loads to avoid peak load charges and by installing new control devices such as variable frequency drives for improved energy efficiency. Emacx customers also participate in utility Demand Response programs to receive additional revenue for load curtailment during times of peak generation demand on the grid. Emacx developed the Aciex Real-Time Energy Management Platform to deliver the economic benefits of intelligent Demand Control (iDC), intelligent Demand Response (iDR), and the integration of Real-Time Pricing and Smart Metering. As the deployment of Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources increase, Aciex will provide oversight and optimization of alternative energy sources during times of load curtailment. The Aciex Platform was designed to evolve with the Smart Grid so that users may easily add new applications in the future.