Two scientists at Desert Research Institute are the first to use a new licensing agreement designed to speed commercial application of research from university laboratories in Nevada.Researchers Hampden Kuhns and Morien Roberts developed software and hardware that allows business owners to better manage their energy consumption. Ultimately, the researchers expect the technology also will be used by homeowners. Their company, LoadIQ (formerly IBUCS), successfully tested the software beginning 18 months ago."We began testing the software, known as the Utility Accountant, in residential settings to see if we could differentiate between appliances such as toasters, washing machines, televisions, and microwaves for …