公开(公告)号：US20130332327A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13794499

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

Inventor： Sgouris Sgouridis ,  Scott W. Kennedy

IPC: G06Q40/04

CPC classification number: G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: A hybrid energy market and currency systems is provided to manage energy consumption in an energy market comprising a community of users. Energy currency units may be issued to users and an exchange rate between the energy currency units and a monetary currency unit may be set, providing a variable price for energy. Energy currency units may have a defined validity period, at the end of which the energy currency unit is automatically converted to monetary currency units. Users consume energy currency units through use of energy consumptive services, such as domestic consumption of electricity and hot water, and through use of transportation. Prices for energy may be set by comparing the cumulative actual and desired demand. By providing a continuous feedback mechanism, some embodiments of methods disclosed herein may raise an energy conscience—an awareness of when the community needs the help of its citizens to meet its ambitious sustainability goals.

Abstract translation: 提供混合能源市场和货币体系来管理包括用户群体在内的能源市场的能源消耗。 可以向用户发行能量货币单位，并且可以设置能量货币单位与货币单位之间的汇率，为能源提供可变价格。 能源货币单位可能具有确定的有效期，其末端能量货币单位自动转换为货币单位。 用户通过使用能源消耗服务（如国内消费电力和热水）以及通过运输来消耗能源货币单位。 能源价格可以通过比较累积的实际和期望的需求来设定。 通过提供持续的反馈机制，本文公开的方法的一些实施例可以提高能量良知 - 这意识到社区何时需要其公民的帮助来实现其雄心勃勃的可持续发展目标。