Abstract: An energy and facilities management system and method is provided for energy users with large physical plants which provides these energy users with a comprehensive understanding of the energy consumption of their physical plant and with the ability to manage it in a way that makes sense for their business. The system may include three dimensional facilities navigation tools, powerfill energy consumption analysis processes, TCP/IP communication capabilities and a World Wide Web (WWW)-based interface. The system also includes a real-time data retrieval and dissemination process and system which permits real-time energy data to be communicated within the system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 1998
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2001
Assignee:
Silicon Energy Corp.
Inventors:
John W. Woolard, Dale M. Fong, Patrick L. Dell'Era, Keith E. Gipson