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Patent drawing for System and method for integrating billing information from alternate energy sources with traditional energy sources
US 8,214,270 B2
Business & commerce US 8,214,270 B2 Not in force

System and method for integrating billing information from alternate energy sources with traditional energy sources

This system helps consumers get a single, clear energy bill that shows both their usage from the main power grid and the energy they generate themselves from sources like solar panels. A computer gathers all the energy data, calculates the costs and savings from each source, and then combines them into one easy-to-read report, often broken down by specific times of day. This allows someone to see how much they're using from each source and how their renewable energy is impacting their overall bill.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread smart meter adoption and cloud computing. The claims cover integrating energy data, which is now easier with ubiquitous IoT and scalable cloud infrastructure.

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Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build
SpecializedSoftware logic, data integration, billing algorithms

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