Abstract: A method and apparatus for power conditioning and for storing electrical energy, fossil fuel energy, or both in the form of a compressed gas which may then be used in combination with a fossil fuel to generate conditioned electrical power is disclosed. The present invention provides a method wherein the energy so stored is used as a back-up power source to assure uninterrupted conditioned electrical power in the event of a failure of a primary electrical power source. Turbine rotors are maintained in rotation to provide a spinning reserve in that the inertia of the turbines can be used to generate power in the event of minor power disruptions, and the turbines can be powered for producing power in the event of greater power disruptions.

Abstract: A method for providing more efficient communication between energy suppliers, energy purchasers, and transportation providers and having an administrator to assist in the transmission of energy as necessary for providing timely movement of energy. The method includes the steps of connecting an energy supplier, a buyer, a transmission supplier and the administrator through a network, and providing a program-controlled processor for receiving energy information from the buyer, the energy supplier and the transmission supplier. The processor is adapted to process and store the energy information, and communicate the energy information via the network to all the parties.