While HVAC load management is essential for effective demand response, irrigation systems and water heaters can also significantly impact demand. Demand response equipment helps utilities shed load at times of high demand but can reduce customer comfort. Eaton's TrueCycle technology intelligently adjusts air conditioner operation based on the normal running patterns within the home. These smart TrueCycle technology algorithms learn and understand the customer's usage patterns. This reduces the impact on the consumer of load shedding actions so that a complete HVAC shutdown is avoided while still achieving the necessary demand reduction.