H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
B60L 53/34 - Plug-like or socket-like devices specially adapted for contactless inductive charging of electric vehicles
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
Methods and systems for determining a hosting capacity in a distribution grid are disclosed herein. The methods and systems may use optimization models that consider operating conditions of a distribution grid having a distinct topology, characteristics, and predetermined performance parameters. The determination of a hosting capacity may first consider a lossless power flow model for the distribution grid, which may then be used to arrive at a maximum hosting capacity for the distribution grid. The maximum hosting capacity may be defined as the total capacity of a number of distributed generators connected to the distribution grid such that the performance parameters will be met.
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for predicting an estimate of a number of equipment outages affected by severe weather events. Resource data associated with weather data and equipment data may be used to train a predictive model. The predictive model may be trained to output a prediction indicative of a number of equipment outages associated with an area affected by a severe weather event.
G01W 1/06 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed giving a combined indication of weather conditions
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A MOBILE SMART METER AND A SMART METER OUTLET
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for using a portable smart meter configured to connect an electric vehicle (EV) to an outlet at a service location associated with a service owner in order to charge or discharge a battery of the EV. The portable smart meter may be further configured to determine an amount of energy used to charge the battery of the EV, or the amount of energy discharged from the battery, via the outlet at the service location in order to bill an owner of the EV based on the amount of energy used to charge the battery instead of the service owner or credit the owner of the EV based on the amount of energy discharged from the battery.
Technologies are provided for circuit topology detection in an electric power circuit. In some embodiments, a computing device can access phasor data associated with the electric power circuit including an arrangement of switching devices and multiple phasor measurement units. The computing device also can access threshold data defining individualized zero-current threshold values for respective ones of the multiple phasor measurement units. The computing device can determine one or more zero-current branches present in the arrangement of switching devices by applying the individualized zero-current thresholds to the accessed phasor data. The computing device can further determine, based on the one or more zero-current branches a circuit topology corresponding to the arrangement of switching devices.
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
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PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK FOR UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY
A secure tiered, robust, and deterministic converged communications architecture with the capacity to support a plurality of power distribution automation devices/components with fiber-enabled fail-over protection is described.
Technologies are provided for reporting, monitoring, analyzing performance of distributed energy resources (DERs). The monitoring and analysis of a DER can be performed in real-time or essentially real-time. The monitoring also can include health monitoring of a DER. The reporting of performance of a DER is configurable. The monitoring and analysis of performance of the DER also is configurable. Attributes that control the reporting, monitoring, and analysis can be interactively configured via user interfaces having one multiple control elements. Performance of a DER can be reported, monitored, and analyzed irrespective of manufacturer of the DER.
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
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Passive optical network for utility infrastructure resiliency
A secure tiered, robust, and deterministic converged communications architecture with the capacity to support a plurality of power distribution automation devices/components with fiber-enabled fail-over protection is described.
A secure tiered, robust, and deterministic converged communications architecture with the capacity to support a plurality of power distribution automation devices/ components with fiber-enabled fail-over protection is described.
A secure tiered, robust, and deterministic converged communications architecture with the capacity to support a plurality of power distribution automation devices/components with fiber-enabled fail-over protection is described.
Machine learning may be used to forecast an estimated time of restoration (ETR) during a service interruption. To forecast an ETR, the collection of information from the multiple sources may be provided as inputs to a machine learning model, such as a deep long-short term memory recurrent neural network, a predictive model, and/or the like. The machine learning model may be trained to optimize the temporal cost function of sustained service interruptions and forecast ETRs for service interruptions (in minutes). The machine learning model may process data/information in real-time and provide an ETR when inputs are not yet available in the repair/resolution process, and update (reforecast) the ETR in real-time as the inputs late become available.
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Providing information and advice regarding the efficient use of energy, namely providing information in the field of energy efficiency and consultation in the field of energy efficiency; distributorship services in the field of energy; business consulting services in the field of efficient energy use, energy management and conservation on behalf of residential, industrial and commercial customers, namely, business consulting and advisory services in the field of energy efficiency; promoting the interests of people and businesses concerned with energy conservation and energy management by means of providing information in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency and providing economic incentive award programs to electricity users to promote the sale of energy conservation and energy management products and services of others; business consulting services in the field of energy conservation, namely, business consulting services in the field of energy efficiency; business consultation services in the field of energy use, conservation and management, namely, business consulting and advisory services in the field of energy efficiency; providing a website featuring an online business directory to assist customers in locating energy suppliers; providing a website featuring information about energy usage management, energy efficiency, namely, providing online information in the field of energy efficiency; Consulting services in the cost management of energy; and providing information and advice regarding the efficient use of energy, namely, providing information in the field of energy efficiency, and consultation in the field of energy efficiency Public utility services; Public utility services in the nature of electricity and natural gas distribution to residential, industrial and commercial customers; distribution of electricity and energy, and utility services in the nature of transmission of electricity; consultation services in the field of energy distribution, namely, consultation for residential, commercial, and industrial electricity users on energy distribution; providing a website featuring information regarding public utility services, namely, providing information about electricity transmission and distribution, and natural gas distribution; distribution of energy, namely, electricity distribution Providing a website featuring information about electric utility meter reading and engineering information about building design; automated and remote utility meter reading services; technical support services, namely, remote monitoring of electric and natural gas metering systems for the purposes of improving electric and natural gas reliability and outage detection, improving customer service, providing online access to energy usage, reducing the cost of electricity and natural gas, and providing more accurate customer usage data and bills, and detection of electric power and natural gas outages; providing a website featuring information in the field of engineering and design of electric transmission and distribution systems and natural gas distribution systems; providing a website featuring information regarding environmental assessment and planning for the energy industry; conducting energy audits, namely, energy auditing
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Providing information and advice regarding the efficient use of energy, namely providing information in the field of energy efficiency and consultation in the field of energy efficiency; distributorship services in the field of energy; business consulting services in the field of efficient energy use, energy management and conservation on behalf of residential, industrial and commercial customers, namely, business consulting and advisory services in the field of energy efficiency; promoting the interests of people and businesses concerned with energy conservation and energy management by means of providing information in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency and providing economic incentive award programs to electricity users to promote the sale of energy conservation and energy management products and services of others; business consulting services in the field of energy conservation, namely, business consulting services in the field of energy efficiency; business consultation services in the field of energy use, conservation and management, namely, business consulting and advisory services in the field of energy efficiency; providing a website featuring an online business directory to assist customers in locating energy suppliers; providing a website featuring information about energy usage management, energy efficiency, namely, providing online information in the field of energy efficiency; Consulting services in the cost management of energy; and providing information and advice regarding the efficient use of energy, namely, providing information in the field of energy efficiency, and consultation in the field of energy efficiency Public utility services; Public utility services in the nature of electricity and natural gas distribution to residential, industrial and commercial customers; distribution of electricity and energy, and utility services in the nature of transmission of electricity; consultation services in the field of energy distribution, namely, consultation for residential, commercial, and industrial electricity users on energy distribution; providing a website featuring information regarding public utility services, namely, providing information about electricity transmission and distribution, and natural gas distribution; distribution of energy, namely, electricity distribution Providing a website featuring information about electric utility meter reading and engineering information about building design; automated and remote utility meter reading services; technical support services, namely, remote monitoring of electric and natural gas metering systems for the purposes of improving electric and natural gas reliability and outage detection, improving customer service, providing online access to energy usage, reducing the cost of electricity and natural gas, and providing more accurate customer usage data and bills, and detection of electric power and natural gas outages; providing a website featuring information in the field of engineering and design of electric transmission and distribution systems and natural gas distribution systems; providing a website featuring information regarding environmental assessment and planning for the energy industry; conducting energy audits, namely, energy auditing
A cover mountable over a sensor includes a hood and a baffle. The cover is adapted to create a barrier between the sensor and ambient light. The hood surrounds an interior volume for receiving the sensor. The baffle has a sidewall that surrounds an opening providing access to the volume.
Methods and systems are described for determining value and placement of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for a plurality of lines connected to a plurality of nodes based on real and reactive power flow and an amount of overload for time segments of a time period, and further causing a DER injection at one or more candidate nodes to alleviate the overload.
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Charitable services, namely, providing solar energy products and services, energy generated from photovoltaics, monetary reimbursements and credits, all free of charge to low-income customers through a customer assistance program
Methods and systems are disclosed for determining active and/or reactive power flows in a distribution line of a distribution network. The determined power flows may be linear in nature, and they may further be used to determine an overall network power flow for the distribution network. Further, the network power flow can be used to determine a voltage magnitude for any distribution bus in the distribution network. The methods and systems are capable of considering a plurality of sensitivity factors that may affect one or more distribution buses.
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
G01R 25/00 - Arrangements for measuring phase angle between a voltage and a current or between voltages or currents
G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING HOSTING CAPACITY IN A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Methods and systems are described for determining a distribution system's hosting capacity for distributed power generation. Hosting capacity may be assessed on a feeder-by-feeder basis. Performing a hosting capacity assessment may include randomly selecting spot load points in a feeder as candidates for installation of distributed power generation sources. The hosting capacity assessment may be repeated a number of times to ensure optimal results and to correct for any violations of system performance parameters caused by an addition of distributed power generation at a given spot load point.
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
G01R 21/133 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by using digital technique
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
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Methods and systems for determining distribution grid hosting capacity
Methods and systems for determining a hosting capacity in a distribution grid are disclosed herein. The methods and systems may use optimization models that consider operating conditions of a distribution grid having a distinct topology, characteristics, and predetermined performance parameters. The determination of a hosting capacity may first consider a lossless power flow model for the distribution grid, which may then be used to arrive at a maximum hosting capacity for the distribution grid. The maximum hosting capacity may be defined as the total capacity of a number of distributed generators connected to the distribution grid such that the performance parameters will be met.
Methods and systems for evaluating economic viability of a proposed microgrid, including uncertain variables are disclosed. One or more candidate distributed energy resources can be selected for use within a proposed microgrid. An investment cost and an operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources can be determined. A cost of drawing power from a main power grid can be compared to a sum of the investment cost and the operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources. The proposed microgrid can be identified for installation when the sum of the investment cost and the operation cost is less than the cost of drawing power from the main power grid.
Methods and systems for evaluating economic viability of a proposed microgrid, including uncertain variables are disclosed. One or more candidate distributed energy resources can be selected for use within a proposed microgrid. An investment cost and an operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources can be determined. A cost of drawing power from a main power grid can be compared to a sum of the investment cost and the operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources. The proposed microgrid can be identified for installation when the sum of the investment cost and the operation cost is less than the cost of drawing power from the main power grid.
A pulley system is provided to encourage contact between a pulley and a rope, chain, cord, cable and the like. The pulley system has first and second side legs, an axle, a pulley and at least one guide member. The guide member can be coupled to or formed integrally with at least one of the side legs. The guide member has at least one wall extending outwardly and away from the radial direction of the pulley to act as a funnel and encourage contact between a rope, chain, cable and the like and the pulley, thereby reducing the amount of force required to pull the item.
B66D 3/04 - Pulley blocks or like devices in which force is applied to a rope, cable or chain, which passes over one or more pulleys, e.g. to obtain mechanical advantage
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Promoting public awareness of the need for energy efficiency, namely, through the administration of a program that enables participants to obtain discounts through price subsidies to retailers that sell qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs; energy use management services; promoting public awareness of the need for energy efficiency to commercial and industrial customers, namely, administration of a program offering fixed incentives for energy efficiency technologies pertaining to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, refrigeration systems, motors, variable speed drivers, plug-load occupancy sensors, and custom incentives based on specific customer requirements to achieve energy efficiency upgrades to specialized machines, processes and procedures; consultation in the field of energy efficiency, namely, evaluation of existing building systems for the purpose of determining facility improvements needed to improve energy use and efficiency in the nature of operational and low cost energy-saving measures, and implementation of occupancy based operations Recycling services offered as a component of a program to promote public awareness of the need for energy efficiency, namely, collection, removal and disposal of unwanted or donated home appliances, and broken and burned-out compact fluorescent light bulbs; direct installation of energy efficient technologies and measures in single family homes and multi-family units, namely, HVAC system installation services via qualified third-party contractors, HVAC tune-ups and repair, installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, installation of high-efficiency aerators for sinks, installation of energy efficient showerheads, and installation of energy-efficient wraps for electric water heaters; service incentive for commercial and industrial customers to retro-commission existing non-residential buildings, namely, commercial and industrial energy assessment services for the purpose of determining improvements in non-residential buildings needed to improve energy use and efficiency, and repair of building system components and improperly configured or installed technologies, namely, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting control systems; building construction, remodeling and repair relating to energy saving improvements Public utility services
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[Energy efficiency kits for small businesses and residential customers comprised primarily of printed informational letters, pamphlets, note cards, and printed instructional materials containing information about energy-efficient products, methods for obtaining energy savings, and direct installation of energy-efficient equipment and apparatus, and also including compact fluorescent light bulbs, refrigerator thermometers, furnace filter whistles, and light-emitting-diode nightlights to enable small businesses and residential customers to achieve greater energy efficiency] Promoting public awareness of the need for energy efficiency, namely, through the administration of a program that enables participants to obtain discounts through price subsidies to retailers that sell qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs; energy use management services; promoting public awareness of the need for energy efficiency to commercial and industrial customers, namely, administration of a program offering fixed incentives for energy efficiency technologies pertaining to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, refrigeration systems, motors, variable speed drivers, plug-load occupancy sensors, and custom incentives based on specific customer requirements to achieve energy efficiency upgrades to specialized machines, processes and procedures; consultation in the field of energy efficiency, namely, evaluation of existing building systems for the purpose of determining facility improvements needed to improve energy use and efficiency in the nature of operational and low cost energy-saving measures, and implementation of occupancy based operations Recycling services offered as a component of a program to promote public awareness of the need for energy efficiency, namely, collection, removal and disposal of unwanted or donated home appliances, and broken and burned-out compact fluorescent light bulbs; direct installation of energy efficient technologies and measures in single family homes and multi-family units, namely, HVAC system installation services via qualified third-party contractors, HVAC tune-ups and repair, [ installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, ] installation of high-efficiency aerators for sinks, installation of energy efficient showerheads, and installation of energy-efficient wraps for electric water heaters; service incentive for commercial and industrial customers to retro-commission existing non-residential buildings, namely, commercial and industrial energy assessment services for the purpose of determining improvements in non-residential buildings needed to improve energy use and efficiency, and repair of building system components and improperly configured or installed technologies, namely, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting control systems; building construction, remodeling and repair relating to energy saving improvements Public utility services
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Multi-compartmental transformer and methods of maintenance therefor
A compartmental transformer and a method maintenance therefore is provided. The transformer includes a first compartment housing first equipment electrically coupled to the high voltage side of the transformer and a second compartment housing second equipment electrically coupled with the low voltage side of the transformer. The transformer further includes a maintenance compartment, separate from the first and second compartments, for housing a plurality of maintenance devices used for servicing the transformer while the transformer is energized. The method includes co-locating and securing preventative maintenance devices in one secured compartment remote from a voltage at or above a level corresponding to the lower of the voltages of the primary or secondary sides of the transformer, maintaining the transformer in an energized state, opening the secured compartment, and performing preventative maintenance tasks on respective preventative maintenance devices while the transformer is maintained in the energized state.
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public utility services [ design and development of new products and services for others in the field of energy management relating to the control, production, use and conservation of energy and consultation relating thereto ]
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public utility services [ design and development of new products and services for others in the field of energy management relating to the control, production, use and conservation of energy and consultation relating thereto ]
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METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE MICROGRID
Methods and systems for evaluating economic viability of a proposed microgrid, including uncertain variables are disclosed. One or more candidate distributed energy resources can be selected for use within a proposed microgrid. An investment cost and an operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources can be determined. A cost of drawing power from a main power grid can be compared to a sum of the investment cost and the operation cost of the one or more candidate distributed energy resources. The proposed microgrid can be identified for installation when the sum of the investment cost and the operation cost is less than the cost of drawing power from the main power grid.
