Energy and cost savings calculation system
First Claim
1. A data processing system for forecasting energy loads, the system comprising:
- a processing unit operable to receive a plurality of external parameters, wherein the processing unit forecasts energy loads for a building based upon the external parameters by utilizing multi-variant non-linear (MVNL) load forecasting.
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Abstract
An Energy and Cost Savings Calculation System is provided that automates the determination of energy and cost savings due to energy conservation measures. The system provides Multi-Variant, Non-Linear (MVNL) load forecasting techniques, energy and cost savings calculations, and Weather Ranking. The load forecasting technique may accept numerous external parameters as input. The technique may use multiple Baselines. It may also use multiple Basic Reference Periods to reduce the load forecasting error. The load forecasting technique may utilize external parameters that are updated on a daily basis, such as dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature, solar condition, and interval meter data. The technique may use Baseline Extensions to perform forecasts and Reference Period Modifications to enhance accuracy. The system may calculate energy and cost savings using Complex Rates and time-of-use (TOU) energy data. The system may rank a plurality of sources providing weather data to identify the most accurate weather data.
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32 Claims
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1. A data processing system for forecasting energy loads, the system comprising:
a processing unit operable to receive a plurality of external parameters, wherein the processing unit forecasts energy loads for a building based upon the external parameters by utilizing multi-variant non-linear (MVNL) load forecasting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A data processing system for forecasting energy loads, the system comprising:
a processing unit operable to receive a plurality of variables that are updated at least daily, the variables include daily weather data, wherein the processing unit forecasts energy loads for a building based upon the variables. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for calculating energy loads, the method comprising:
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receiving weather and energy data, the weather and energy data containing information regarding a plurality of parameters;
calculating multiple reference periods from the weather and energy data, each reference period corresponding to a different time period; and
forecasting energy loads for a building using the multiple reference periods. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer-readable medium having instructions executable on a computer stored thereon, the instructions comprising:
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receiving weather data associated with a plurality of weather parameters;
receiving energy data associated with energy usage; and
forecasting the energy load for a building during a specific time period by using Multi-Variant Non-Linear technology. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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