Patent ID: 8019445
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: H01M,H02J,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A method for optimizing the use of utility-supplied energy sources and renewable energy sources, the method comprising: optimizing a stored volume of stored energy, wherein the stored volume of stored energy is created from utility-provided energy sources or renewable energy sources, and wherein the stored volume of stored energy is optimized using a first formula that includes parameters accounting for energy requirements of a building, energy requirements of at least one vehicle powered in part or in whole by the type of energy stored, and user-configurable optimization criteria; and optimizing respective amounts of power obtained from the utility-provided energy sources, produced by the renewable energy sources, and produced by converting energy in the stored volume of stored energy to power, wherein the respective amounts of power are optimized according to a second formula that is dependent on the first formula.