EFFICIENT USAGE, STORAGE, AND SHARING OF ENERGY IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND EQUIPMENT
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) component; and
a backup energy source coupled to the HVAC component, wherein the backup energy source comprises a battery directly attached to the HVAC component.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to energy demand and supply for buildings, vehicles, and equipment. In exemplary embodiments, energy may be stored in one or more battery packs (e.g., stationary batteries or vehicle batteries) for use in buildings, appliances, and equipment typically relying on energy from a power grid. The exemplary embodiments may store the energy during periods of low demand and/or low cost of energy. Thus, the exemplary embodiments may reduce costs associated with energy usage. The exemplary embodiments may use the stored energy to reduce demand on the power utility during periods of high demand and/or provide energy back to the power utility to meet demands.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) component; and a backup energy source coupled to the HVAC component, wherein the backup energy source comprises a battery directly attached to the HVAC component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system, comprising:
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an appliance; and a backup energy source coupled to the appliance, wherein the backup energy source comprises a battery directly attached to the appliance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21)
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23. A system, comprising:
an energy controller configured to communicate data and energy between a vehicle, a building, and a power utility, wherein the energy controller is configured to control energy distribution from a vehicle battery in the vehicle, a stationary battery in the building, and a power grid. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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