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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND USING ENERGY CREDITS DERIVED FROM THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY WHILE MAINTAINING GREEN CERTIFICATION

  • US 20120143787A1
  • Filed: 12/22/2011
  • Published: 06/07/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for creating and using energy credits, said credits being derived from the transportation industry, while also maintaining green certification, comprising the steps of:

  • identifying a vehicle;

    ascertaining a base level of energy consumption for normal use of said vehicle;

    choosing to reduce said base level of energy consumption by a certain amount;

    identifying one or more components, which, if installed on said vehicle, would reduce said base level of energy consumption of said vehicle by said certain amount;

    obtaining said components;

    installing said components on said vehicle;

    verifying that said installed components reduce said energy consumption of said vehicle by said certain amount;

    designating said certain amount as an energy credit;

    ascertaining direct and indirect carbon emissions generated from normal operation of said vehicle with said components installed;

    purchasing energy credits to offset said direct and indirect carbon emissions generated from said vehicle; and

    certifying said vehicle as green.

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