Licensing Opportunity: Autonomous Anomaly Detection of Model Forecasts of Controllable Devices in Residential Communities
ID: 2024-09-11-PType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f0c628e31f874ff2aed5c2f7b176509f/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for an innovative technology focused on autonomous anomaly detection in model forecasts of controllable devices, specifically HVAC and water heater systems, within residential communities. This software, based on machine learning, aims to enhance the efficiency of energy management by autonomously identifying and correcting anomalies in these systems, which are critical for reducing energy consumption and improving occupant comfort. The technology is particularly relevant for electric utilities, HVAC/plumbing, and construction industries, and can operate on both laptops and cloud platforms. Interested parties can reach out to Andreana Leskovjan at leskovjanac@ornl.gov or call 865-341-0433 for further information.

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    Andreana Leskovjan
    (865) 341-0433
    leskovjanac@ornl.gov
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