http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=byyWAAAAEBAJ&dq=6904336
The present invention is directed to a method of residential emissions trading and a residential emissions trading commodity. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention is a method for identifying, quantifying, and aggregating reductions in residential emissions into a tradable…
Inventors: Franklin D. Raines, Robert J. Sahadi, Kenneth Berlin, Michelle Desiderio, Scott Lesmes, Elizabeth Arner Cavey, Carlton Bartels, Jane Bartels
U.S. Classification
700286000
International Classification
G05D003/12
What is claimed is:
1. A method for providing a residential emissions trading program, comprising the steps of:
identifying an energy savings opportunity in a residential property;
quantifying an emissions reduction produced by the energy savings opportunity; and
aggregating the emissions reductions into a tradable commodity.
US Pat. 6904336 – Filed Nov 8, 2002 – Fannie Mae, CO2e.com, LLC
US Pat. 7343341 – Filed Jan 14, 2005 – Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc.
US Pat. 7133750 – Filed Apr 28, 2005 – Fannie Mae, CO2e.com, LLC
As far as I can tell there are three patents.
And both the 2nd and 3rd refer to the 1st patent listed above.
Not to worry - Gores had that down pat.
http://orangepunch.freedomblogging.com/2010/04/29/al-gores-massive-carbon-footprint-tracks-to-california/25391/
an ocean-view villa on 1.5 acres with a swimming pool, spa and fountains, a real estate source familiar with the deal confirms. The Italian-style house has six fireplaces, five bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Golly, isn't he worried about those rising seas?
This makes his other mansion looks like a cottage - Sure glad he's concerned about energy use. Just THINK of the place he'd have if he wasn't.