HVAC COUPLED BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for operating an HVAC system including a power module operably coupled to a controller, an outdoor unit assembly, and a plurality of power sources, the method comprising the steps:
- operating the controller to receive a utility pricing rate;
operating the controller to compare the utility pricing rate with at least one pricing parameter;
determining which of the plurality of power sources to operate based at least in part on the at least one pricing parameter and utility pricing rate;
operating the power module to supply power to the outdoor unit assembly based on the power source chosen.
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Abstract
A method for operating an HVAC system including a power module operably coupled to a controller, an outdoor unit assembly, and a plurality of power sources is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the controller to receive a utility pricing rate; and operating the controller to compare the utility pricing rate with at least one pricing parameter. Which of the plurality of power sources to operate based at least in part on the at least one pricing parameter and utility pricing rate is determined. The power module is operated to supply power to the outdoor unit assembly based on the power source chosen.
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1. A method for operating an HVAC system including a power module operably coupled to a controller, an outdoor unit assembly, and a plurality of power sources, the method comprising the steps:
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operating the controller to receive a utility pricing rate; operating the controller to compare the utility pricing rate with at least one pricing parameter; determining which of the plurality of power sources to operate based at least in part on the at least one pricing parameter and utility pricing rate; operating the power module to supply power to the outdoor unit assembly based on the power source chosen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An HVAC system comprising:
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a controller; a power module operably coupled to the controller; an outdoor unit assembly operably coupled to the power module; and
;a plurality of power sources operably coupled to the power module, wherein the controller is configured to operate the power module based at least in part on at least one pricing parameter. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for operating an HVAC system comprises:
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entering electrical pricing input into a control panel of the HVAC system, wherein a first level of electrical pricing is cheaper than a second level of electrical pricing; powering the HVAC system from an electrical grid when the electrical pricing is at the first level; storing electrical power from the electrical grid in a battery when the electrical pricing is at the first level; and powering the HVAC system from the battery when the electrical pricing is at the second level. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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