Abstract: Selectively storing and discharging energy at a plurality of sites includes generating a plurality of energy generation scenarios for each site in a plurality of sites. The plurality of energy generation scenarios have different energy generation scenario likelihoods. It further includes generating a plurality of usage scenarios for each site having different usage scenario likelihoods. It further includes generating, for a given site, a plan to selectively store energy in an energy storage device at the given site, discharge energy from the energy storage device, or control when a load at the given site consumes energy based at least in part on a plurality of optimization criteria and on the plurality of energy generation scenarios and usage scenarios. The optimization criteria comprise grid-side criteria and residential-side criteria. Visualizing a future state of an energy system includes receiving, via a user interface, a user selection of a future time.

Abstract: A device and method to restrain a container against a vehicle seat with minimal conspicuousness of the container and obstruction by the container. The device is comprised of a vehicle fastener, strap, recoiling wheel, cable, and container fastener. The method uses the combinative effect of spring, frictional, and gravitational forces to limit the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal movement of the container during normal vehicle operations such as accelerating, decelerating, and turning. The device and method involve placing a container on the vehicle floor near the front edge of a seat, connecting a hook to a headrest pole, attaching an optional stabilizer to the front edge of the seat, extending a cable from the recoiling wheel, connecting a hook to the container handles, and releasing the device and container. The method provides stable and safe retention of a container and allows for the container to be partially hidden from view.

Abstract: A device and method to restrain a container against a vehicle seat with minimal conspicuousness of the container and obstruction by the container. The device is comprised of a vehicle fastener, strap, recoiling wheel, cable, and container fastener. The method uses the combinative effect of spring, frictional, and gravitational forces to limit the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal movement of the container during normal vehicle operations such as accelerating, decelerating, and turning. The device and method involve placing a container on the vehicle floor near the front edge of a seat, connecting a hook to a headrest pole, attaching an optional stabilizer to the front edge of the seat, extending a cable from the recoiling wheel, connecting a hook to the container handles, and releasing the device and container. The method provides stable and safe retention of a container and allows for the container to be partially hidden from view.