System and methods for aggregation and liquidation of curtailment energy resources
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1. A method for energy load curtailment, comprising the steps of:
- receiving curtailment energy commitment data via a communication network;
aggregating the curtailment energy commitment data;
providing aggregated curtailment commitment data to energy market purchasers for purchase of the energy curtailment rights;
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Abstract
The virtual utility manager (“VUM”) is a focal point for the aggregation and liquidation of curtailment energy assets. The VUM receives curtailment energy commitments from energy consumers or load-supplying entities (LSEs) who have executed load curtailment contracts with energy consumers. These load-supplying entities as well as energy consumers desire the ability to market their curtailment assets. The VUM can aggregate the commitments and provide the aggregate energy commitments to energy market participants. The VUM also monitors curtailment performance and provide this monitoring information to the involved participants.
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1. A method for energy load curtailment, comprising the steps of:
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receiving curtailment energy commitment data via a communication network;
aggregating the curtailment energy commitment data;
providing aggregated curtailment commitment data to energy market purchasers for purchase of the energy curtailment rights;
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10. A method for energy load curtailment, comprising the steps of:
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receiving curtailment energy commitment data via a communication network;
receiving executed curtailment contract data via the communication network;
aggregating the curtailment energy commitment data;
performing optimization calculation to determine approximate value of curtailment energy rights;
receiving meter data for monitoring of curtailment events;
providing aggregated curtailment commitment data to energy market purchasers for purchase of the energy curtailment rights;
associating the aggregated curtailment commitment data with curtailment energy rights purchaser data;
receiving curtailment request message via the communication network;
transmitting a curtailment request notification to at least one energy consumer;
receiving meter performance data; and
providing monitoring data via the communication network to curtailment event participants.
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12. A method for energy load curtailment, comprising the steps of:
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receiving curtailment energy commitments;
aggregating the curtailment energy commitments;
providing aggregated curtailment commitments to energy market purchasers;
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22. A method for energy load curtailment, comprising the steps of:
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receiving curtailment energy commitments;
receiving executed curtailment contract information;
aggregating the curtailment energy commitments; and
providing aggregated curtailment commitments for purchase of the energy curtailment rights. - View Dependent Claims (23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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25. A system for energy load curtailment, comprising:
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a computer system operative to receive curtailment energy commitment data via a communication network;
the computer system operative to aggregate the curtailment energy commitment data;
a database couple to the computer system operative to store the curtailment energy commitment data; and
a communication mechanism coupled to the computer system operative to provide aggregated curtailment commitment data to energy market purchasers for purchase of the energy curtailment rights.
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