David A Hope

US Patent:

20080021749, Jan 24, 2008

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/490812

Inventors:

David Alan Hope - Flowery Branch GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/44
G06F 17/50

US Classification:

705 7

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for managing boilers. An exemplary method comprises retrieving schedules of pricing from energy source providers; determining an operational schedule for operating different types of boilers to maximize cost saving based on the retrieved schedules of pricing, each boiler using a type of energy source during operation; transmitting the operational schedule to the different types of boilers; and operating the different types of boilers according to the operational schedule.