SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ENERGY USAGE
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for analyzing energy usage of a structure comprising:
- reading data associated with the structure, wherein the data associated with the structure comprises utility usage information;
determining an energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure;
conducting a thermal analysis of the structure based on the energy usage of the structure;
generating an energy analysis of the structure; and
displaying the energy analysis of the structure.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for analyzing energy usage of a structure include reading data associated with the structure, determining the energy usage of the structure, conducting a thermal analysis of the structure, and generating/displaying the results of the energy analysis. The data associated with the structure includes basic information regarding features and aspects of the structure, devices associated with energy usage, and utility bills. Energy usage from occupant activity can be isolated from energy used for heating and cooling of the structure. Other embodiments include real-time monitoring and calculating of energy usage, energy efficiency, and savings from energy-based improvements.
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29 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method for analyzing energy usage of a structure comprising:
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reading data associated with the structure, wherein the data associated with the structure comprises utility usage information; determining an energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure; conducting a thermal analysis of the structure based on the energy usage of the structure; generating an energy analysis of the structure; and displaying the energy analysis of the structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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17. A computer implemented method for analyzing energy usage of a structure comprising:
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executing logic to periodically read data from a utility source associated with the structure, wherein data associated with the structure comprises utility usage information based on the utility source data; reading outside climate data associated with a location outside of the structure; determining an energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure and the outside climate data; generating an energy analysis of the structure; and displaying the energy analysis of the structure. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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23. A system for analyzing energy usage of a structure comprising:
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an input device for inputting information to the system; a display for displaying information to a user of the system; a memory comprising logic for analyzing energy usage; and a processor, in communication with the input device, the display, and the memory, for executing logic to; read data associated with the structure, wherein the data associated with the structure comprises utility usage information; determine an energy usage of the structure by analyzing the data associated with the structure; conduct a thermal analysis of the structure based on the energy usage of the structure; generate an energy analysis of the structure; and display the energy analysis of the structure. - View Dependent Claims (24, 26, 28)
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