Apparatus, System, and Method for Quantifying Energy Usage and Savings
First Claim
1. An apparatus for quantifying energy usage and savings comprising:
- an analysis module configured to predetermine a baseline value of energy usage for a conventional energy building;
the analysis module configured to;
quantify at least one of an actual energy usage and a predicted energy usage for at least one of a green energy building and a sustainable energy building;
compare the at least one of the actual and the predicted energy usage to the predetermined baseline value; and
determine a savings of energy; and
an execution module configured to save at least one of the base line value, actual energy usage, predicted energy usage, and energy savings to a database.
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Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for quantifying energy usage and savings enables applying the savings to a financial transaction. Quantification includes estimating and/or monitoring usage of utilities by detectors, comparing the usage to a predetermined baseline value, and valuating an energy savings. Quantification relies on a comprehensive database to establish the baseline and to predict usage and savings. A portion of the savings may be applied to any of early repayment of a mortgage loan, investment in securities, and a request for a credit. The method and system standardizes values of energy units and/or monetary units, and quantifies savings. The method and system aids in qualifying the building project based on a concrete estimation of energy savings or a savings within a range. Thus, the method forms a bridge between green, other energy conserving, or sustainable technologies and the financial markets.
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29 Claims
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1. An apparatus for quantifying energy usage and savings comprising:
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an analysis module configured to predetermine a baseline value of energy usage for a conventional energy building; the analysis module configured to; quantify at least one of an actual energy usage and a predicted energy usage for at least one of a green energy building and a sustainable energy building; compare the at least one of the actual and the predicted energy usage to the predetermined baseline value; and determine a savings of energy; and an execution module configured to save at least one of the base line value, actual energy usage, predicted energy usage, and energy savings to a database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 28)
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12. A method for quantifying an energy usage and determining an energy savings, the method comprising:
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quantifying an energy usage; automatically quantifying an energy savings; and saving at least one of the energy usage and the energy savings in a database. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29)
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23. An article of manufacture comprising a computer program storage medium readable by a processor and embodying one or more instructions executable by a processor to perform a method for determining an energy savings and applying at least a portion of the savings to a financial transaction, the method comprising:
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automatically quantifying an energy savings according to the instructions; and applying at least a portion of the energy savings to a financial transaction. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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