Goods & Services

Providing services for telecommunications companies to collocate their communication equipment on land towers, monopoles, transmission towers, wireless towers, broadcast towers, utility poles, microwave towers, streetlights, lighting structures, distribution poles, and other structures; Providing digital connectivity and telecommunication services through land towers, monopoles, transmission towers, wireless towers, broadcast towers, utility poles, microwave towers, streetlights, lighting structures, distribution poles, and other structures Land acquisition services for wireless communications companies Construction of telecommunication towers; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication apparatus, equipment and instruments

Abstract

Methods for solar-panel-soiling mitigation are provided. A method for solar-panel-soiling mitigation includes displaying, via a graphical user interface (GUI) on an electronic device, a predicted amount of photovoltaic (PV) output that will be lost due to soiling of solar panels that share a site. Moreover, the method includes displaying, via the GUI, a recommended date for cleaning the solar panels. The recommended date is an earliest calendar date on which a cost of cleaning the solar panels is less than or equal to a cost of the predicted amount of PV output that will be lost due to soiling.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/10 - Cleaning arrangements
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification

Abstract

Methods of drone-based grid-asset inspection are provided. A method of drone-based inspection of an overhead asset of an electrical grid, according to some embodiments, includes flying a drone toward the overhead asset. The method includes capturing, via the drone, a plurality of digital images of the overhead asset. The method includes identifying, using computer vision with respect to the digital images, the overhead asset. Moreover, the method includes updating a geographic information system (GIS) database in response to identifying the overhead asset.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
• G06F 16/23 - Updating
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The liquid sampling apparatus includes a frame configured to support a plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in circumferential spaced apart relationship around a central axis of the frame, each bailer comprising an elongate tubular housing configured to collect and store a liquid sample from a body of liquid. A weight is movably secured to the frame and is configured to move between a retracted position and a downwardly extended position. When in the downwardly extended position, the weight is configured to maintain the liquid sampling apparatus and the plurality of groundwater sampling bailers in a generally vertical orientation during liquid sample collection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state

Abstract

A method of determining a flow rate of a gas leak in a pressurized gas system includes applying a liquid soap solution to a region of a component, and capturing, via a camera of a portable electronic device, a plurality of sequential images of bubbles formed in the region by an interaction between the liquid soap solution and a gas leak from the component. The plurality of images are analyzed by a first algorithm executed by a processor to determine a total area of the bubbles in the region produced by the leak. A flow rate of the gas leak is then determined via a second algorithm executed by the processor based on the total area of bubbles in the region, a size of the component, and a pressure of the gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
• F17D 5/02 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss
• F17D 5/00 - Protection or supervision of installations
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for disaggregating seasonal load from overall electricity consumption. An example method includes receiving, by a disaggregation system, historical data comprising (i) historical daily load data for a residence for a particular time period and (ii) an average temperature at the residence for each day in the particular time period. The example method further includes fitting, by the disaggregation system, a data model to the historical data, and calculating, by the disaggregation system and using the data model, an estimated seasonal load for a target time period. The example method further includes causing, by the disaggregation system, one or more notifications to be provided based on the estimated seasonal load for the target time period. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

Abstract

Liquid sampling apparatus and methods enable hands free collection of low-level metals and other contaminant-sensitive samples from surface waters via drone or other remote delivery systems. The apparatus and methods allow for limited exposure to contaminants during a sampling process by remotely opening and closing sample containers while submerged under water at a sampling location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state
• G01N 33/18 - Water

Goods & Services

Natural gas Retail and online retail store services featuring natural gas appliances and equipment; retail and online retail store services in the field of energy conservation and energy management products; consulting services in the field of energy usage conservation to improve energy efficiency and energy usage management; home energy assessment services for the purpose of determining energy efficiency or usage management; consulting services in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; energy usage management; energy usage management information services; energy management services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, natural gas, at a fixed price; promoting public awareness of the need for natural resource conservation and energy conservation and safety, the need for appliances, equipment and other products that assist in achieving energy conservation and cost savings, and natural gas safety; promoting the interests of people concerned with natural resource conservation, energy conservation and energy management issues via the provision of information and economic incentives to natural gas users Providing extended warranties on natural gas appliances and interior natural gas piping; extended warranty services, namely, service contracts Installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas appliances and equipment; installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas pipelines Public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; transport by pipeline of natural gas; storage of natural gas; transportation of natural gas liquids

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) security. An example method includes transmitting, by a control system, an authentication request to an active device in a fiber optic network, receiving, by the control system, a message from the active device, the message containing a unique identifier and an authentication key, and performing, by the control system, one or more authentication operations using the unique identifier and the authentication key. The method further includes, in an instance in which the active device is fails to be authenticated, transmitting, by the control system, an encryption key change message to the active device, but in an instance in which the active device is authenticated, transmitting, by the control system, a message to the active device authorizing the active device to communicate. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for differential power generation. An example method includes receiving, by a control system, telemetry data from a set of devices in an electrical grid and calculating, by the control system, an electrical load for the electrical grid based on the telemetry data. The example method further includes generating, by the control system, a set of power production metrics, identifying, by the control system and based on the calculated electrical load for the electrical grid and the set of power production metrics, an optimal allocation of power production from multiple sources of electricity that supply the electrical grid, and causing, by the control system and based on the optimal allocation of power production from the multiple sources of electricity, adjustment to power production from one or more of the multiple sources of electricity. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 3/48 - Controlling the sharing of the in-phase component
• 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

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for power theft detection. An example method includes receiving, by a control system, telemetry data from a transformer adjacent to a customer premise and a meter at the customer premise and storing, by the control system, the telemetry data in a memory. The example method further includes calculating, by the control system and using the telemetry data, a change in impedance in an electric line segment between the transformer and the meter, and determining, by the control system, whether the change in the impedance in the electric line segment is anomalous. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for predicting causes of changes in power loss along electric line segments. An example method includes receiving, by a control system, telemetry data from a set of devices in an electrical grid and storing, by the control system, the telemetry data in a memory. The example method further includes calculating, by the control system and using the telemetry data, a change in impedance in an electric line segment between two devices from the set of devices and determining, by the control system, a cause of the change in the impedance in the electric line segment between the two devices. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for power theft detection. An example method includes receiving, by a control system, telemetry data from a transformer adjacent to a customer premise and a meter at the customer premise and storing, by the control system, the telemetry data in a memory. The example method further includes calculating, by the control system and using the telemetry data, a change in impedance in an electric line segment between the transformer and the meter, and determining, by the control system, whether the change in the impedance in the electric line segment is anomalous. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 27/16 - Measuring impedance of element or network through which a current is passing from another source, e.g. cable, power line

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for predicting causes of changes in power loss along electric line segments. An example method includes receiving, by a control system, telemetry data from a set of devices in an electrical grid and storing, by the control system, the telemetry data in a memory. The example method further includes calculating, by the control system and using the telemetry data, a change in impedance in an electric line segment between two devices from the set of devices and determining, by the control system, a cause of the change in the impedance in the electric line segment between the two devices. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• 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

Abstract

Methods of securely controlling a utility grid edge device are provided. A method of securely controlling a utility grid edge device includes receiving renewed security information at a node that includes cryptographic circuitry. Moreover, the method includes controlling an operation of the utility grid edge device via the node, after receiving the renewed security information. Related nodes and utility grid edge devices are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• G06F 21/72 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in cryptographic circuits

Abstract

Methods of operating a system of nodes are provided. A method of operating first and second nodes that are in a system of nodes includes processing first data from a first plurality of sensors of the first node. The method includes controlling a first digital display of the first node in response to the processed first data. The method includes uploading the processed first data from the first node via the Internet. The method includes processing second data from a second plurality of sensors of the second node. The method includes controlling a second digital display of the second node in response to the processed second data. The method includes uploading the processed second data from the second node via the Internet. Each of the first and second nodes is attached to a utility pole, a light pole, a kiosk, or a motor vehicle. Related systems are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 5/00 - Stereophonic arrangements
• H04S 5/02 - Pseudo-stereo systems, e.g. in which additional channel signals are derived from monophonic signals by means of phase shifting, time delay or reverberation of the pseudo four-channel type, e.g. in which rear channel signals are derived from two-channel stereo signals
• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
• G08G 1/005 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles including pedestrian guidance indicator
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements

Abstract

Methods of controlling lockout of a switching or isolating component of an electrical grid are provided. A method of controlling lockout of a switching or isolating component includes, responsive to a plurality of trips occurring at the switching or isolating component during a predetermined time window, incrementing, by the switching or isolating component, a plurality of counters, respectively, and determining whether a number of the trips meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold. Moreover, the method includes, responsive to meeting or exceeding the predetermined threshold, driving the switching or isolating component to lockout. Related switching or isolating components are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
• H02H 3/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details with automatic reconnection
• H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a rigid structure, at least one sensor supported by the structure that is configured to detect a level of liquid or a presence of moisture in a vicinity of the structure, and a housing supported by the structure. A transmitter and a controller are located within the housing. The controller is in electrical communication with the at least one sensor and the wireless transmitter, and the controller is configured to cause the transmitter to transmit measurement data received from the at least one sensor to a remote device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 21/20 - Status alarms responsive to moisture
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

Abstract

A shield system for an electric power transmission tower includes a plurality of panels configured to be secured to a cross-arm structure of the tower in adjacent, end-to-end arrangement so as to overlie insulators supported by the tower and prevent excrement from birds nesting and/or congregating on the tower from contacting and accumulating on the insulators. Each panel has opposite ends and opposite lateral edges extending between the opposite ends. A plurality of spaced-apart apertures are formed in each panel adjacent each of the lateral edges and at least one of the ends, and each aperture is configured to receive a respective fastener therethrough for securing the panel to the cross-arm structure. Each panel has a shape that generally conforms to a shape of a portion of the cross-arm structure to which the panel is secured.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 29/32 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus preventing or obstructing access or passage, e.g. by means of barriers, spikes, cords, obstacles or sprinkled water specially adapted for birds, e.g. spikes
• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
• H02G 7/00 - Overhead installations of electric lines or cables
• H01B 17/38 - Fittings, e.g. capsFastenings therefor

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a rigid structure, at least one sensor supported by the structure that is configured to detect a level of liquid or a presence of moisture in a vicinity of the structure, and a housing supported by the structure. A transmitter and a controller are located within the housing. The controller is in electrical communication with the at least one sensor and the wireless transmitter, and the controller is configured to cause the transmitter to transmit measurement data received from the at least one sensor to a remote device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
• G08B 21/20 - Status alarms responsive to moisture
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

Abstract

A control system for a power distribution grid including an electrical distribution circuit includes a processor configured to perform operations including constructing a grid model comprising edges and nodes representing assets and transmission paths of the power distribution grid, generating an analysis of an operation of the power distribution grid over a predetermined time duration, determining a plurality of constraint violations based on the analysis of the operation of the power distribution grid within the predetermined time duration, generating a plurality of alterations to the power distribution grid, respective ones of the plurality of alterations resolving at least one of the constraint violations, selecting a first alteration of the plurality of alterations to the power distribution grid responsive to determining that the selected first alteration resolves at least two of the plurality of constraint violations, and autonomously implementing the first alteration to the power distribution grid.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networksControlling sharing of load between connected networks

Abstract

Portable electronic devices are provided. A portable electronic device includes a weather sensor and a digital display. Moreover, the portable electronic device includes a vibrating motor and/or a buzzer. The digital display is configured to display a target level of liquids to be consumed by a user of the portable electronic device, in response to detection by the weather sensor of a weather condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• 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

Goods & Services

(1) Charging stations for electric vehicles (1) Providing business information regarding the management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, consumption and efficiency in electric vehicle fleets for the purpose of determining energy usage management (2) Financing of electric vehicle charging installations (3) Electric fleet management services, namely, management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, and consumption for the maintenance of electric fleet vehicles; installation of wiring and power supply equipment for transmission and distribution of electricity suitable for electric vehicle charging stations (4) Battery management services in the nature of testing, monitoring, and inspection of batteries for electric vehicle fleets

Goods & Services

(1) Charging stations for electric vehicles (1) Providing business information regarding the management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, consumption and efficiency in electric vehicle fleets for the purpose of determining energy usage management (2) Financing of electric vehicle charging installations (3) Electric fleet management services, namely, management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, and consumption for the maintenance of electric fleet vehicles; installation of wiring and power supply equipment for transmission and distribution of electricity suitable for electric vehicle charging stations (4) Battery management services in the nature of testing, monitoring, and inspection of batteries for electric vehicle fleets

Goods & Services

(1) Charging stations for electric vehicles (1) Providing business information regarding the management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, consumption and efficiency in electric vehicle fleets for the purpose of determining energy usage management (2) Financing of electric vehicle charging installations (3) Electric fleet management services, namely, management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, and consumption for the maintenance of electric fleet vehicles; installation of wiring and power supply equipment for transmission and distribution of electricity suitable for electric vehicle charging stations (4) Battery management services in the nature of testing, monitoring, and inspection of batteries for electric vehicle fleets

Goods & Services

Downloadable virtual reality training simulation software for use in the energy and gas industries Design and development of virtual reality training software for use in the energy and gas industries; technical support services, namely, remote management services featuring wirelessly loading virtual reality training modules on virtual reality headsets and providing related help desk services for others in the energy and gas industries

Abstract

A tower configured to be positioned adjacent to or as a part of existing electrical power utility structures, such as transmission towers, distribution towers, substation structures, etc., includes an outer structure having a lower end configured to be anchored to the ground, and an opposite upper end. An inner structure is positioned within the outer structure and is connected to the outer structure. The inner structure has a lower end configured to be anchored to the ground and an opposite upper end. A mast is movable within the inner structure between a lowered position and a raised position. The mast supports various electronic equipment, such as cellular antenna arrays, remote radio unit (RRU) arrays, microwave antennas, imaging equipment, acoustic sensors, tectonic or motion sensors, thermal sensors, chemical sensors, and/or nuclear sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 12/18 - TowersMasts or polesChimney stacksWater-towersMethods of erecting such structures movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable or telescopic
• E04H 12/08 - Structures made of specified materials of metal
• E04H 12/34 - Arrangements for erecting or lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney stacks, or the like
• H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMounting means

Goods & Services

Charitable services, namely, providing financial support to customers needing assistance to pay their energy bills; Charitable fundraising services, namely, raising funds to assist customers needing assistance to pay their energy bills

Abstract

Power cords are provided. A power cord includes measurement circuitry configured to measure electrical energy consumption by an apparatus that is connected to the power cord. The power cord also includes first transceiver circuitry configured to transmit data regarding the measured electrical energy consumption to second transceiver circuitry that is spaced apart from the power cord. Related hardwired apparatuses and methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/46 - MonitoringTesting
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Goods & Services

(1) Energy assessment services for the purpose of determining energy efficiency or usage management (2) Financing services relating to electrical power and renewable power generation, distribution and storage facilities (3) Electric vehicle charging services; Operating and maintaining renewable energy generation facilities, energy storage and uninterruptable power supply facilities, microgrids, renewable energy distribution facilities, and chill water generating facilities; Technical consulting services in the field of design and construction of renewable energy production, distribution and storage facilities, chill water generating facilities, and uninterruptable power supply facilities; Installation and construction of renewable energy generation equipment, microgrids, energy storage facilities and chill water generating facilities; Construction project management services in the field of construction of renewable energy and energy generation equipment support structures: Construction of renewable energy production, distribution and storage facilities (4) Distribution of electrical power from renewable sources (5) Production of electrical power from renewable sources; Cogeneration of electrical power and thermal power (6) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for monitoring, analyzing and controlling renewable energy generation equipment, lighting, HVAC and other electrical and mechanical systems, microgrids, backup power supplies and electric vehicle charging systems

Abstract

Methods of operating a system of nodes are provided. A method of operating first and second nodes that are in a system of nodes includes processing first data from a first plurality of sensors of the first node. The method includes controlling a first digital display of the first node in response to the processed first data. The method includes uploading the processed first data from the first node via the Internet. The method includes processing second data from a second plurality of sensors of the second node. The method includes controlling a second digital display of the second node in response to the processed second data. The method includes uploading the processed second data from the second node via the Internet. Each of the first and second nodes is attached to a utility pole, a light pole, a kiosk, or a motor vehicle. Related systems are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 5/00 - Stereophonic arrangements
• H04S 5/02 - Pseudo-stereo systems, e.g. in which additional channel signals are derived from monophonic signals by means of phase shifting, time delay or reverberation of the pseudo four-channel type, e.g. in which rear channel signals are derived from two-channel stereo signals
• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
• G08G 1/005 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles including pedestrian guidance indicator
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements

Goods & Services

Electric fleet management services, namely, management of battery life cycle, health, degradation, and consumption for the maintenance of electric fleet vehicles; installation of wiring and power supply equipment for transmission and distribution of electricity suitable for electric vehicle charging stations

Abstract

A control system for a power distribution grid including an electrical distribution circuit includes a processor configured to perform operations including constructing a grid model comprising edges and nodes representing assets and transmission paths of the power distribution grid, generating an analysis of an operation of the power distribution grid over a predetermined time duration, determining a plurality of constraint violations based on the analysis of the operation of the power distribution grid within the predetermined time duration, generating a plurality of alterations to the power distribution grid, respective ones of the plurality of alterations resolving at least one of the constraint violations, selecting a first alteration of the plurality of alterations to the power distribution grid responsive to determining that the selected first alteration resolves at least two of the plurality of constraint violations, and autonomously implementing the first alteration to the power distribution grid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networksControlling sharing of load between connected networks
• 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

Goods & Services

Technical consulting services in the field of electric vehicle charging station business operation for others Technical consulting services in the field of electric vehicle charging station installation; installation of electric vehicle charging stations Technical consulting services in the field of training in the operation of electric vehicle charging stations Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems relating to computer software and hardware used for electric vehicle charging stations and associated payments

Abstract

Methods of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus are provided. A method of operating a robotic breaker-racking apparatus includes controlling a motor to drive the robotic breaker-racking apparatus to a first circuit breaker. The method includes accessing the first circuit breaker via remote or autonomous control of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus. Moreover, the method includes visually inspecting, via a camera of the robotic breaker-racking apparatus, a first relay of the first circuit breaker and/or a second relay of a second circuit breaker. Related robotic breaker-racking apparatuses are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• G05B 19/04 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
• H02B 11/127 - Withdrawal mechanism
• H02B 15/00 - Supervisory desks or panels for centralised control or display
• H02B 3/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear
• H02B 11/02 - Switchgear having carriage withdrawable for isolation Details
• H02B 1/36 - Racks with withdrawable units
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Goods & Services

Financing services relating to HVAC and lighting systems Installing and maintaining lighting and HVAC systems Designing lighting and HVAC systems

Abstract

Electronic nondestructive inspection tools for timber distribution poles are provided herein. An electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a vibration sensor configured to perform a vibration measurement of a timber distribution pole. In some embodiments, the electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a processor configured to perform operations including estimating decay of the timber distribution pole, using the vibration measurement and a physics model of the timber distribution pole; and outputting an indication of the decay of the timber distribution pole. Related methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings

Abstract

Methods of power management for a circuit of a substation are provided. The methods include identifying occurrence of an outage on the circuit of the substation. The methods include selecting the circuit where the outage occurred. Moreover, the methods include using a cold load pickup estimation model that uses real-time, circuit-specific parameters for the circuit to perform cold load pickup analysis on the circuit, in response to selecting the circuit. The methods then include restoring current to the circuit. Related apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• G06F 1/30 - Means for acting in the event of power-supply failure or interruption, e.g. power-supply fluctuations

Abstract

Apparatuses including power electronics circuitry are provided. The power electronics circuitry includes at least one power converter that is coupled to a DC bus. Moreover, in some embodiments, the at least one power converter is configured to regulate a voltage of the DC bus. Related methods of operating an apparatus including power electronics circuitry are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 3/01 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
• H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• H02M 7/66 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal
• 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 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

Abstract

Apparatuses including power electronics circuitry are provided. The power electronics circuitry includes at least one power converter that is coupled to a DC bus. Moreover, in some embodiments, the at least one power converter is configured to regulate a voltage of the DC bus. Related methods of operating an apparatus including power electronics circuitry are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 3/01 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
• H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02M 7/66 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal
• 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

Goods & Services

Charging station services for electric vehicles

Abstract

Apparatuses including utility meter, power electronics, and communications circuitry are provided. The utility meter circuitry is configured to measure usage of electricity supplied by an electric utility to a premise of a customer of the electric utility. The power electronics circuitry is configured to regulate a voltage level supplied to the premise of the customer. Moreover, the communications circuitry is configured to provide communications with a first electronic device of the customer at the premise of the customer and to provide communications with a second electronic device that is upstream from the apparatus. Related methods of operating an apparatus including utility meter, power electronics, and communications circuitry are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
• G05F 1/00 - Automatic systems in which deviations of an electric quantity from one or more predetermined values are detected at the output of the system and fed back to a device within the system to restore the detected quantity to its predetermined value or values, i.e. retroactive systems
• 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
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G01R 22/10 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods using digital techniques

Abstract

A lockout, tagout (LOTO) device and associated implementation method for a switchable energy isolation device are provided. The isolation device includes first and second electrical terminal members and a slideable linkage disposed and in electrical communication therebetween for switching the electrical terminal members between isolated and non-isolated states. The LOTO device includes a cover member configured to extend over the terminal members and the linkage, and a fastener member coupled to the cover member. The fastener member is configured to engage the first or second electrical terminal member to secure the cover member to the isolation device. A tagging member is configured to engage the fastener member and a securing member engaged with the cover member, upon the cover member being secured to the isolation device, to prevent the fastener member from disengaging the first or second electrical terminal member without the tagging member disengaging the fastener member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/28 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
• H01H 9/22 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking between casing, cover, or protective shutter and mechanism for operating contacts
• H01H 71/56 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by rotatable knob or wheel

Goods & Services

Electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity; electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of cash management Processing natural gas; generation of electricity; providing utility information in the field of generation of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks Business management assistance in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, and asset management; business information services in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, and asset management; business consultation, business research, marketing and advertising in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, and asset management; energy usage management; energy management services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy from various energy providers; providing information in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency by means of a global computer network Construction, maintenance and repair services in the fields of public utility buildings, plants, facilities and stations Public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; distribution and transmission of electricity; providing utility information in the field of distribution and transmission of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks Engineering in the field of utilities; engineering services; research in the fields of energy technology and utilities, namely, production and distribution of energy; research in the fields of energy; research in the fields of electricity, and natural gas, namely, properties, production and distribution thereof; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for managing personal and business accounts, including billing information, payment history, billing and payment options, usage and billing history, estimating electrical energy usage needs, calculating potential savings for home improvement and upgrades; electronic storage of information in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity

Abstract

Methods of microgrid communications and connection transitions are provided. The methods include methods of operating recloser and/or switch systems. The methods of operating recloser and/or switch systems include transmitting a communication from a recloser and/or switch system of a microgrid to an inverter of the microgrid to trigger a control state change of the inverter. Related methods of operating inverters are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• 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 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means

Abstract

An energy storage system controller, including: an energy storage system coupled to a power distribution system; and a processor in communication with the energy storage system, wherein the processor executes: a renewables capacity firming algorithm operable for conditioning intermittent power of a renewable energy station using real time and historical input data such that it is made more stable and non-intermittent, optionally utilizing one or more parameter values associated with comparable time periods taking into account one or more factors comprising cloud state; and a peak load shaving algorithm operable for ensuring that the energy storage system is capable of transmitting full power capacity at a predicted feeder peak load time determined by the processor from real time and historical input data; wherein the performance of the renewables capacity firming algorithm and the performance of the peak load shaving algorithm are optimized in parallel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• 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

Abstract

Apparatuses including utility meter, power electronics, and communications circuitry are provided. The utility meter circuitry is configured to measure usage of electricity supplied by an electric utility to a premise of a customer of the electric utility. The power electronics circuitry is configured to regulate a voltage level supplied to the premise of the customer. Moreover, the communications circuitry is configured to provide communications with a first electronic device of the customer at the premise of the customer and to provide communications with a second electronic device that is upstream from the apparatus. Related methods of operating an apparatus including utility meter, power electronics, and communications circuitry are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 1/00 - Automatic systems in which deviations of an electric quantity from one or more predetermined values are detected at the output of the system and fed back to a device within the system to restore the detected quantity to its predetermined value or values, i.e. retroactive systems
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G01R 22/10 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods using digital techniques

Abstract

A battery energy storage system control system, including: logic coupled to a photovoltaic station and an energy storage system and executing a photovoltaic station capacity firming algorithm operable for making a combined output of the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system substantially constant such that power swings on an associated feeder system are avoided; logic coupled to the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system and executing a voltage support algorithm operable for holding point of common coupling voltage and phase values substantially equal to substation voltage and phase values via power injection or removal; and logic coupled to the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system and executing an energy time shift algorithm operable for storing energy during periods of relatively low demand and providing energy during periods of relatively high demand.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

Goods & Services

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable energy management software for monitoring, collecting, analyzing and reporting energy demand, consumption, trending and cost, and for processing and prioritizing energy usage

Abstract

Methods for reducing solar inverter output volatility are provided. A method for reducing solar inverter output volatility may include determining whether an output fluctuation by a solar inverter is likely, using output data of the solar inverter. Moreover, the method may include curtailing an output of the solar inverter in response to determining that the output fluctuation by the solar inverter is likely. Related solar inverters and solar installation nodes are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05F 1/67 - Regulating electric power to the maximum power available from a generator, e.g. from solar cell
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02S 40/32 - Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include transmitting a first power line communication signal from the communication node to a sensor device that is at or adjacent an electric grid device. The method may include receiving from the sensor device a second power line communication signal that is responsive to the first power line communication signal, at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include determining a distance between the communication node and the electric grid device by measuring an electrical parameter of the second power line communication signal, at the communication node. Related communication nodes are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08C 19/16 - Electric signal transmission systems in which transmission is by pulses
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include transmitting a first power line communication signal from the communication node to a sensor device that is at or adjacent an electric grid device. The method may include receiving from the sensor device a second power line communication signal that is responsive to the first power line communication signal, at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include determining a distance between the communication node and the electric grid device by measuring an electrical parameter of the second power line communication signal, at the communication node. Related communication nodes are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04J 13/00 - Code division multiplex systems

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include receiving data from an electric grid device via a network interface. The method may include processing the data from the electric grid device at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include transmitting a filtered portion of the data to an electric utility head end system, after processing the data at the communication node. In some embodiments, a method of operating a communication node may include using a message broker controlled by a virtual machine in the communication node to provide a protocol to interface with a field message bus that includes a standards-based or open-source Application Programming Interface (API). Related communication nodes and computer program products are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include receiving data from an electric grid device via a network interface. The method may include processing the data from the electric grid device at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include transmitting a filtered portion of the data to an electric utility head end system, after processing the data at the communication node. In some embodiments, a method of operating a communication node may include using a message broker controlled by a virtual machine in the communication node to provide a protocol to interface with a field message bus that includes a standards-based or open-source Application Programming Interface (API). Related communication nodes and computer program products are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/861 - Packet buffering or queuing arrangements; Queue scheduling
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include receiving data from an electric grid device via a network interface. The method may include processing the data from the electric grid device at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include transmitting a filtered portion of the data to an electric utility head end system, after processing the data at the communication node. In some embodiments, a method of operating a communication node may include using a message broker controlled by a virtual machine in the communication node to provide a protocol to interface with a field message bus that includes a standards-based or open-source Application Programming Interface (API). Related communication nodes and computer program products are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

Methods of operating a communication node are provided. A method of operating a communication node may include receiving data from an electric grid device via a network interface. The method may include processing the data from the electric grid device at the communication node. Moreover, the method may include transmitting a filtered portion of the data to an electric utility head end system, after processing the data at the communication node. In some embodiments, a method of operating a communication node may include using a message broker controlled by a virtual machine in the communication node to provide a protocol to interface with a field message bus that includes a standards-based or open-source Application Programming Interface (API). Related communication nodes and computer program products are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for optimizing energy use with one or more optimization engine objects. An optimization engine object may have a plurality of dependent objects including at least a dependent optimization engine object, or at least one of a supply-side or demand-side object. The optimization engine object may receive dependent object attribute data from each of the at least one dependent objects; determine an optimal configuration for the plurality of dependent objects over the first time period subject to at least one optimization constraint; and conditioned upon the optimization engine depending from a superior optimization engine, transmit a net energy usage associated with the optimal configuration to the superior optimization engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G01R 21/00 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor
• G01R 21/06 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by measuring current and voltage
• G05B 11/32 - Automatic controllers electric with inputs from more than one sensing elementAutomatic controllers electric with outputs to more than one correcting element
• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• 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
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• 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

Goods & Services

Engineering in the field of utilities; engineering services; Research in the fields of energy technology and utilities, namely, production and distribution of energy; research the fields of energy; research in the fields of electricity, and natural gas, namely, properties, production and distribution thereof; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for managing personal and business accounts, including billing information, payment history, billing and payment options, usage and billing history, estimating electrical energy usage needs, calculating potential savings for home improvement and upgrades; utility meter reading services

Goods & Services

Engineering in the field of utilities; engineering services; Research in the fields of energy technology and utilities, namely, production and distribution of energy; research the fields of energy; research in the fields of electricity,and natural gas, namely, properties, production and distribution thereof; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for managing personal and business accounts, including billing information, payment history, billing and payment options, usage and billing history, estimating electrical energy usage needs, calculating potential savings for home improvement and upgrades; utility meter reading services

Goods & Services

business management assistance in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, and asset management; business information services in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, and asset management; business consultation, business research, marketing and advertising in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, and asset management; energy usage management; energy management services, namely, providing a services that allows customers to purchase energy from various energy providers; providing information in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency by means of a global computer network Construction, maintenance and repair services in the fields public utility buildings, plants, facilities and stations Electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity; electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of cash management; [ telecommunications services, namely, local and long-distance telephone; ] electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone; electronic transmission of voice, image and data signals Electronic storage of information in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity; public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; Distribution and transmission of electricity; providing utility information in the field of distribution and transmission of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks processing natural gas; and generation of electricity; providing utility information in the field of generation of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks

Goods & Services

business management assistance in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, and asset management; business information services in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, and asset management; business consultation, business research, marketing and advertising in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, and asset management; energy usage management; energy management services, namely, providing a services that allows customers to purchase energy from various energy providers; providing information in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency by means of a global computer network Construction, maintenance and repair services in the fields public utility buildings, plants, facilities and stations Electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity; electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of cash management; [ telecommunications services, namely, local and long-distance telephone; ] electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone; electronic transmission of voice, image and data signals Electronic storage of information in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity; public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; Distribution and transmission of electricity; providing utility information in the field of distribution and transmission of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks Processing natural gas; and generation of electricity; providing utility information in the field of generation of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks

Goods & Services

Natural gas Retail and online store services featuring natural gas appliances and equipment; retail and online store services in the field of energy conservation and energy management products; energy conservation and energy management services; home energy assessment services for the purpose of determining energy efficiency or usage management; consulting services in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; energy usage management; energy usage management information services; energy management services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, natural gas, at a fixed price; promoting public awareness of the need for natural resource conservation and energy conservation and safety, the need for appliances, equipment and other products that assist in achieving energy conservation and cost savings, and natural gas safety; promoting the interests of natural resource conservation, energy conservation and energy management via the provision of information and economic incentives to natural gas users Providing extended warranties on natural gas appliances and interior natural gas piping; extended warranty services, namely, service contracts Installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas appliances and equipment; installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas pipelines Public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; transport by pipeline of natural gas; storage of natural gas; transportation of natural gas liquids

Goods & Services

Natural gas Retail and online store services featuring natural gas appliances and equipment; retail and online store services in the field of energy conservation and energy management products; energy conservation and energy management services; home energy assessment services for the purpose of determining energy efficiency or usage management; consulting services in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; energy usage management; energy usage management information services; energy management services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, natural gas, at a fixed price; promoting public awareness of the need for natural resource conservation and energy conservation and safety, the need for appliances, equipment and other products that assist in achieving energy conservation and cost savings, and natural gas safety; promoting the interests of natural resource conservation, energy conservation and energy management via the provision of information and economic incentives to natural gas users Providing extended warranties on natural gas appliances and interior natural gas piping; extended warranty services, namely, service contracts Installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas appliances and equipment; installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas pipelines Public utility services in the nature of natural gas distribution; transport by pipeline of natural gas; storage of natural gas; transportation of natural gas liquids

Goods & Services

financial services, namely, an interest bearing deposit account with checkwriting and withdrawal privileges

Goods & Services

financial services, namely, an interest bearing deposit account with checkwriting and withdrawal privileges

Goods & Services

financing services in the field of solar energy projects, conversion systems and devices; providing consultation and advice in the field of financing solar energy projects, conversion systems and devices

Goods & Services

financing services in the field of solar energy projects, conversion systems and devices; providing consultation and advice in the field of financing solar energy projects, conversion systems and devices

Goods & Services

consulting services in the field of energy efficiency; conducting incentive award programs for customers to promote energy efficiency; providing customer rebates to promote the purchase of the high energy-efficient heating and cooling systems of others

Goods & Services

consulting services in the field of energy efficiency; conducting incentive award programs for customers to promote energy efficiency; providing customer rebates to promote the purchase of the high energy-efficient heating and cooling systems of others

Goods & Services

providing a voluntary incentive award program for customers to promote efficient use of energy

Goods & Services

Utility agency representation services rendered to home renters and home owners for obtaining needed utility hook-up and termination services with utility providers

Goods & Services

Arena services, namely providing facilities for conventions and exhibitions

Goods & Services

Electrical contractor services

Goods & Services

providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for managing personal and business accounts, including billing information, payment history, billing and payment options, usage and billing history, estimating electrical energy usage needs, calculating potential savings for home improvement and upgrades; service requests, including start-up and termination of electric and gas utilities, meter reading, new home construction, tree trimming services, and upgrading or change in service; and reporting power outages

Goods & Services

Electrical contractor services

Goods & Services

Providing grants for public assistance and economic development programs, focusing primarily on education, manufacturing development, and financial assistance to the needy, all funded through the sale of surplus electric power

Goods & Services

(1) Full line of computer software for networking, electronic mail, information data services, bulletin boards, data acquisition and transmission, and accessing application programs in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil, natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, cash management, and commodities and future trading; Computer programs for gas nomination, purchase, sale and transportation management for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; Computer software for managing security and multiple connect processes for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; Personal, residential, and commercial security systems, namely, motion detectors, window and door detectors, glass breakage detectors, fire and smoke detectors connected to a central monitoring and processing unit. (2) Computer program manuals for computer programs used for networking, electronic mail, information data services, bulletin boards, data acquisition and transmission, and accessing application programs in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil, natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, cash management, and commodities and futures trading; Computer programs manuals for gas nomination, purchase, sale and transportation management for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; Computer program manuals for managing security and multiple connect processes for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity. (1) Business management assistance in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, natural gas liquids, and asset management; Business information services in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, natural gas liquids, and asset management; consultation and research in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, natural gas liquids, and asset management; Residential and commercial energy management services; Providing utility information in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks. (2) Construction, maintenance and repair services in the field of utilities. (3) Electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of cash management, and commodities and futures trading; Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance telephone; Electronic voice mail messaging namely, the recording and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone; Electronic transmission of voice, image and data signals. (4) Public utility services, namely, transportation, gathering storage and distribution of natural gas, natural gas liquids and liquefied petroleum products; distribution and transmission of electricity. (5) Processing natural gas, natural gas liquids, and liquefied petroleum products; Generation of electricity; Public utility services, namely, processing of natural gas, natural gas liquids and liquefied petroleum products. (6) Computer services, namely, providing computer databases in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil, natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, cash management, and commodities and futures trading. (7) Personal, residential and commercial security system monitoring.

Goods & Services

educational and entertainment services, namely, operating a visitor center facility in association with an electric power generating plant

Goods & Services

Distribution, Transportation by pipeline, and storage of natural gas, propane, fuel oil and electricity

Goods & Services

providing financial incentives to others to reduce their energy usage in the form of monetary rebates consultation services in the energy management field

Goods & Services

electrical apparatus, namely, voltage surge suppressors

Goods & Services

[ full line of computer software for networking, electronic mail, information data services, bulletin boards, data acquisition and transmission, and accessing application programs in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil, natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, cash management, and commodities and futures trading; computer programs for gas nomination, purchase, sale and transportation management for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; computer software for managing security and multiple connect processes for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; personal, residential, and commercial security systems ] [ computer program manuals for computer programs used for networking, electronic mail, information data services, bulletin boards, data acquisition and transmission, and accessing application programs in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, cash management, and commodities and futures trading; computer program manuals for gas nomination, purchase, sale and transportation management for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity; computer program manuals for managing security and multiple connect processes for use in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity ] [ electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of cash management, and commodities and futures trading; telecommunications services, namely, local and long-distance telephone; ] electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone; electronic transmission of voice, image and data signals computer services, namely, providing computer databases in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil, [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, ] cash management, and commodities and futures trading; [ personal, residential and commercial security system monitoring ]

Goods & Services

business management assistance in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, [ natural gas liquids, ] and asset management; business information services in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, ] and asset management; and marketing and advertising in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, ] and asset management construction, maintenance and repair services in the fields of utility buildings, plants, facilities and stations electronic transmission of messages, data and documents in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, and liquefied natural gas ] electronic storage and retrieval of information in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, oil; [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, and liquefied natural gas] public utility services, namely, transportation, gathering, storage and distribution of natural gas [ natural gas liquids, ] and liquefied petroleum products; generation, distribution and transmission of electricity; residential and commercial energy management services; providing utility information in the fields of energy, natural gas and electricity by means of computer networks engineering, design for others and consulting services in the field of utilities; engineering services; consultation and research in the fields of utilities and energy technology; consultation and research in the fields of energy, natural gas, electricity, utilities, oil, [ natural gas liquids, refined products, petrochemicals, liquefied natural gas, ] and asset management