Adaptive electrical power distribution panel

An adaptive electrical power distribution panel comprising:

• a wired or wireless connection to an internal or remote controller;
• first input terminals configured to receive electrical power from an alternative power source;
• second input terminals configured to receive electrical power from a utility electrical grid;
• a plurality of output terminals, each configured to output power to a branch circuit, appliance, or device;
• wherein the adaptive electrical power distribution panel is configured to continuously or periodically monitor the utility electrical grid;
• when the grid power is within specifications, power a first branch circuit, appliance, or device from the alternative power source and a different, second branch circuit, appliance, or device from the utility electrical grid;
• continuously or periodically monitor one or more conditions;
• in response to the monitored conditions, algorithmically divide the plurality of branch circuits, appliances, or devices into a first group to receive power from the alternative power source and a second group to not receive power from the alternative power source;
• and
• break electrical connections between the alternative power source and the branch circuits, appliances, or devices of the second group.

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions configured to cause a controller associated with an adaptive electrical power distribution panel receiving electrical power from either or both of a utility electrical grid and at least one alternative power source and selectively outputting power to one or more of a plurality of branch circuits, appliances, or devices, to:

• continuously or periodically monitor the utility electrical grid;
• when the grid power is within specifications, power a first branch circuit, appliance, or device from the alternative power source and a different, second branch circuit, appliance, or device from the utility electrical grid;
• continuously or periodically monitor one or more conditions;
• in response to the monitored conditions, algorithmically divide the plurality of branch circuits, appliances, or devices into a first group to receive power from the alternative power source and a second group to not receive power from the alternative power source;
• and
• break electrical connections between the alternative power source and the branch circuits, appliances, or devices of the second group.