Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for mitigating risk in distributed energy assets are disclosed. In one aspect a computerized method comprises purchasing a bundle of distributed energy assets comprising agreements by end-users of distributed energy resources to purchase energy at variable rates which are tied to future utility rates or an index and swapping with one or more off-takers a variable stream of cash flows based on a variable future utility rate for a fixed stream of cash flows based on a fixed rate.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for matching distributed energy consumer preferences with distributed energy investor preferences are disclosed. In one aspect a computerized method comprises receiving preference-related data associated with a distributed energy consumer, determining a preference profile for the consumer, creating a personalized distributed energy asset for the consumer, and bundling the personalized distributed energy assets into a bundle of distributed energy assets. In another aspect the method comprises receiving preference-related data associated with a distributed energy investor, determining a preference profile for the investor, and matching the bundle of distributed energy assets with the investor.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for mitigating risk in distributed energy assets are disclosed. In one aspect a computerized method comprises purchasing a bundle of distributed energy assets comprising agreements by end-users of distributed energy resources to purchase energy at variable rates which are tied to future utility rates or an index and swapping with one or more off-takers a variable stream of cash flows based on a variable future utility rate for a fixed stream of cash flows based on a fixed rate.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for assessing risk or value in energy-related assets are disclosed. In one aspect a dynamic computerized method for calculating a likelihood that an end-user will fulfill obligations on an asset associated with energy-related equipment is disclosed. In another aspect a dynamic computerized method for calculating a likelihood that an end-user will renew the energy-related asset or enter into a new agreement for a new energy-related asset at the end of the term of the energy-related asset is disclosed.

Abstract: A sales method provides for the demonstration, performance forecasting, financing, leasing, renting, power purchase agreement, tax-advantages, and group benefits of complete renewable energy systems. Even before a sales call is attempted, a system integrator has arranged a special group of lenders and investors that will fund any project initiated, has engaged credit services to check consumer credit files, has collected operational data from a number of its own systems, has created forecast models of performance, and arranged open-membership groups to which a new user can join immediately to share in collective bargaining with utilities, spread down-time risk and expense, utilize tax incentives, etc.

Abstract: A sales method provides for the demonstration, performance forecasting, financing, leasing, renting, power purchase agreement, tax-advantages, and group benefits of complete renewable energy systems. Even before a sales call is attempted, a system integrator has arranged a special group of lenders and investors that will fund any project initiated, has engaged credit services to check consumer credit files, has collected operational data from a number of its own systems, has created forecast models of performance, and arranged open-membership groups to which a new user can join immediately to share in collective bargaining with utilities, spread down-time risk and expense, utilize tax incentives, etc.

Abstract: A method for financing renewable energy systems includes offering a home loan to a homeowner in which the interest payable by the homeowner are tax deductible. A lease is also offered to the homeowner for the installation and use of a renewable energy system. A deposit of cash proceeds from the home loan is put into a trust held by an escrow agent for the single purpose of paying lease payments for the lease as each payment becomes due. Such that the proceeds from the home loan are effectively used to defease the debt represented by the lease.

Abstract: Information may be transferred between dissimilar communication devices through a common interface. The common interface may operate on the dissimilar communication devices in accordance with aspects of the dissimilar communication devices that have been abstracted.

Abstract: A method for financing renewable energy systems includes offering a home loan to a homeowner in which the interest payable by the homeowner are tax deductible. A lease is also offered to the homeowner for the installation and use of a renewable energy system. A deposit of cash proceeds from the home loan is put into a trust held by an escrow agent for the single purpose of paying lease payments for the lease as each payment becomes due. Such that the proceeds from the home loan are effectively used to defease the debt represented by the lease.

Abstract: A business method for financing renewable energy systems includes offering a home loan to a homeowner in which the interest payable by the homeowner are tax deductable. A lease is also offered to the homeowner for the installation and use of a renewable energy system. A deposit of cash proceeds from the home loan is put into a trust held by an escrow agent for the single purpose of paying lease payments for the lease as each payment becomes due. Such that the proceeds from the home loan are effectively used to defease the debt represented by the lease.

Abstract: Energy services business methods gather up many small pieces of renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and controllable energy demand reductions en a grid, and present all that in a unified interface to a power utility. The individual constituents benefit from collective bargaining with, a large utility, and can receive energy discounts, rebates, and bonuses for their participation.

Abstract: A renewable energy certificate business model embodiment of the present invention accumulates small shares of qualifying energy produced by many small solar installations into the minimum unit sizes that can be certified, traded and sold. Renewable energy generation and load control monitors are installed at hundreds and thousands of small installations to automatically report to centralized servers. These servers log and certify the production of renewable energy into the lot sizes needed for an efficient market. A system integrator provides the brokerage mechanisms needed for buyers and sellers to trade quickly and easily. In one aspect, an online auction website is constructed and maintained on the Internet as a centralized clearing house. The system integrator backs the quality of the lots and the trades with their large enterprise reputation and credit worthiness. The trading can be in renewable energy portfolios, emission offsets, carbon dioxide offsets, and other environmental attributes.

Abstract: A business tuning system collects streams of informational reports from remote renewable energy systems. A database holds the information and associates it with a particular renewable energy business operation. A pre-processor semi-structures the information into failure analyses, sales histories, performance results, regional trends, seasonal trends, and demographics. A data mining processor provides for knowledge discovery and prediction from semi-structured information related to said particular renewable energy business operation.

Abstract: A business method for financing renewable energy systems includes offering a home loan to a homeowner in which the interest payable by the homeowner are tax deductable. A lease is also offered to the homeowner for the installation and use of a renewable energy system. A deposit of cash proceeds from the home loan is put into a trust held by an escrow agent for the single purpose of paying lease payments for the lease as each payment becomes due. Such that the proceeds from the home loan are effectively used to defease the debt represented by the lease.

Abstract: A sales method provides for the demonstration, performance forecasting, financing, leasing, renting, power purchase agreement, tax-advantages, and group benefits of complete renewable energy systems. Even before a sales call is attempted, a system integrator has arranged a special group of lenders and investors that will fund any project initiated, has engaged credit services to check consumer credit files, has collected operational data from a number of its own systems, has created forecast models of performance, and arranged open-membership groups to which a new user can join immediately to share in collective bargaining with utilities, spread down-time risk and expense, utilize tax incentives, etc.

Abstract: A computerized method and a system for evaluating, aggregating, and placing of renewable energy generating assets are provided. Example embodiments may include reallocating incentives from an investment entity to a property owner to install an energy system on a property associated with the property owner by procuring the energy system by the investment entity based on at least one privileged term; selecting one or more lease terms for a lease of the energy system, transferring the incentives to the property owner; and leasing the energy system by the investment entity to the property owner, using one or more lease terms.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices, and/or systems for digital device communications are described.