Patent ID: 6697951
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: G06Q,H02J,Y04S

Abstract:
A method of managing a distributed network of sites each having a local power generation unit using an energy service provider comprising:selectively providing power to each site from the local power generation unit at the site and from a power utility, wherein each site includes a power mode switch connecting a power load at the site to the local power generation unit and to the power utility; establishing a data communication link between a computer at each site and a computer system for the energy service provider; inputting power mode instructions from a local computer system at each site and transmitting the instructions to the energy service provider, wherein the instructions dictate conditions for operating the local power generation unit and switching the site between the local power generation unit and power utility; and remotely operating the power mode switch in accordance with instructions from the site to automatically select power for each site power from one or both the local power generation unit and the power utility.