Systems and methods for modeling energy consumption and creating demand response strategies using learning-based approaches

This invention describes a system for managing a building's energy use, particularly for heating and cooling. It works by using a computer program that learns how much energy a house typically uses based on real data, then combines this with future energy prices and weather forecasts to create a smart plan for saving energy. The system includes small devices placed next to each energy-consuming unit, like an air conditioner, which receive instructions from a central computer, and the learning program can specifically use a neural network.