Interactive Internet Platform for Assessing and Executing Residential Energy Solutions
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- a networked server receiving via a communication interface a home-energy audit request from a communication device associated with a user, the server comprising the communication interface, a processor, and instructions executable by the processor;
responsive to receiving the audit request, the networked server sending via the communication interface to the communication device a set of one or more audit questions pertaining at least to a home of the user;
the networked server receiving via the communication interface from the communication device a set of one or more audit answers provided by the user to the set of audit questions;
responsive to receiving the set of answers, the networked server (i) generating an energy-savings plan for the user based at least in part on at least one of the received answers, the energy-savings plan listing at least one energy-savings upgrade available for implementation with respect to the user'"'"'s home and (ii) sending the generated energy-savings plan via the communication interface to the user communication device;
after sending the generated energy-savings plan, the networked server receiving via the communication interface from the user communication device a user selection of at least one upgrade listed in the plan; and
responsive to receiving the user selection, the networked server placing at least one order on behalf of the user for the at least one selected upgrade.
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Abstract
A dynamic, fully-integrated computer-server-based platform (platform) provides users with tools for making informed decisions about available energy upgrades and for implementing desired home energy upgrades. In various embodiments, the platform provides various combinations of: (i) a variety of educational and assessment tools, including a Virtual Home Energy Audit (VHEA), which provides users with a customized home energy-savings plan detailing the financial and/or environmental impact of each upgrade alternative on a relative and absolute basis, (ii) product selection and purchase, (iii) access to arrangement and scheduling of in-home services through a network of professionals, (iv) financing solutions, and (v) a data registry that verifies completed upgrades and associated savings. The platform takes a holistic view of energy solutions, and provides tools across a broad spectrum of energy-related products and/or services.
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1. A method comprising:
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a networked server receiving via a communication interface a home-energy audit request from a communication device associated with a user, the server comprising the communication interface, a processor, and instructions executable by the processor; responsive to receiving the audit request, the networked server sending via the communication interface to the communication device a set of one or more audit questions pertaining at least to a home of the user; the networked server receiving via the communication interface from the communication device a set of one or more audit answers provided by the user to the set of audit questions; responsive to receiving the set of answers, the networked server (i) generating an energy-savings plan for the user based at least in part on at least one of the received answers, the energy-savings plan listing at least one energy-savings upgrade available for implementation with respect to the user'"'"'s home and (ii) sending the generated energy-savings plan via the communication interface to the user communication device; after sending the generated energy-savings plan, the networked server receiving via the communication interface from the user communication device a user selection of at least one upgrade listed in the plan; and responsive to receiving the user selection, the networked server placing at least one order on behalf of the user for the at least one selected upgrade. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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