Abstract: A method of determining, for a user of a plurality of users, an entitlement of the user to a natural resource is disclosed. According to examples of the method, a first metric is determined, the first metric associated with a first one or more of: a usage of the natural resource by the user, a property right of the user relating to the natural resource, and an ability of the user to utilize the natural resource. A second metric is determined, the second metric associated with a second one or more of: a usage of the natural resource by M the user, a property right of the user relating to the natural resource, and an ability of the user to utilize the natural resource. A system allocation preference of the plurality of users is received. An entitlement value for the user is determined based on the determined first metric, the determined second metric, and the system allocation preference of the plurality of users.

Abstract: A scalable integrated credit exchange system for incentivizing conservation of a resource is provided, which includes a credit allocation system, a consumer interface, and an online trading system. Data is utilized from a measuring system using a smart meter, geospatial monitoring system, and the utility. The incentive is provided in the form of an awarded “ECOSHARE credit” that can be traded in the provided online trading system or can be utilized to reduce the consumer's utility bill.