Patent ID: 9285847
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: F02G,F24D,F24H,F25B,G05D,G06F,G06Q,Y02B,Y02E,Y02T

Claim Text:
1. A cogeneration system configured to output electrical power and heat into a building comprising: a) a generator configured to generate heat and electrical energy, the generator comprising: wherein when the generator is operational, the engine creates both heat and electrical power; b) at least one alternative heat source for the building in communication with a heat input of the building; c) at least one alternative electrical source for the building in communication with the electrical input of the building; d) a microprocessor in communication with said generator, said microprocessor configured to control when said generator turns on and off based upon the amount of heat needed, the cost of fuel, and the existing electrical rates; e) at least one heat conduit for conveying heat throughout at least a portion of the building; and f) at least one temperature sensor configured to determine a need for adding heat to a building.