Demand-response energy management system
First Claim
1. A utility consumption control network system for controlling consumption of units of a resource provided by a utility, comprising:
- a communications network accessible by the utility;
a gateway connecting to the communications network, including, an operating system;
a user interface;
at least one application transmitting and receiving data through the utility consumption control network, processing the data and providing the data to the user interface;
a user interface control mechanism selecting portions of the user interface;
a device in communication with the utility consumption control network, the device consuming units of the resource provided by the utility; and
an adapter in communication with the device, translating data sent to and from the device on the communications network into a protocol for communication with the gateway.
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Abstract
A premise system that is reliable, easy to install and easy to maintain, that provides data to a computing platform detailing the energy usage of the consumer, allowing the utility company to dynamically adjust rates and output levels so as to increase cost savings. An energy management system according to the invention is designed as a network of devices installed in the home or small office to efficiently make use of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (“HVAC”) units and other appliances. Module devices installed on the network may communicate and transmit energy usage data to a central server, for example, located at the utility company. The utility company monitors the usage data as the data is periodically received and is able to generate messages that initiate energy saving programs specific to each premise.
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1. A utility consumption control network system for controlling consumption of units of a resource provided by a utility, comprising:
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a communications network accessible by the utility;
a gateway connecting to the communications network, including, an operating system;
a user interface;
at least one application transmitting and receiving data through the utility consumption control network, processing the data and providing the data to the user interface;
a user interface control mechanism selecting portions of the user interface;
a device in communication with the utility consumption control network, the device consuming units of the resource provided by the utility; and
an adapter in communication with the device, translating data sent to and from the device on the communications network into a protocol for communication with the gateway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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