Methods, devices, and systems for space conditioning based on weather information are described herein. One device includes a memory, and a processor to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive forecasted weather information, determine, based on the forecasted weather information, future weather conditions, determine based on the future weather conditions and historical setpoint data, whether conditioning of a space is expected, and generate an alert in response to conditioning of the space being expected.

A compressor return air dryness detection method includes: obtaining an exhaust air pressure, a return air pressure, a working frequency, an exhaust air temperature, and a return air temperature of a compressor; determining a return air saturation temperature corresponding to the return air pressure; calculating a temperature difference value based on the return air temperature and the return air saturation temperature; and in accordance with a determination that the temperature difference value is smaller than a predetermined threshold value, calculating a return air dryness of the compressor based on the exhaust air pressure, the return air pressure, the working frequency, and the exhaust air temperature.

An HVAC system includes a face-split evaporator. The face-split evaporator includes a top evaporator circuit positioned above a bottom evaporator circuit. The system includes a first compressor associated with the top evaporator circuit, a second compressor associated with the bottom evaporator circuit, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second compressors. The controller receives a demand request, which includes a command to reduce power consumption by the HVAC system by a predefined percentage. In response to receiving the demand request, the second compressor is turned off thereby decreasing power consumption by at least the predefined percentage. A portion of a liquid condensate formed on a surface of the top evaporator circuit is allowed to fall on a surface of the bottom evaporator circuit such that a portion of a flow of air passing across the bottom evaporator is evaporatively cooled by the portion of the liquid condensate.

An HVAC system includes a face-split evaporator. The face-split evaporator includes a top evaporator circuit positioned above a bottom evaporator circuit. The system includes a first compressor associated with the top evaporator circuit, a second compressor associated with the bottom evaporator circuit, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second compressors. The controller receives a demand request, which includes a command to reduce power consumption by the HVAC system by a predefined percentage. In response to receiving the demand request, the second compressor is turned off thereby decreasing power consumption by at least the predefined percentage. A portion of a liquid condensate formed on a surface of the top evaporator circuit is allowed to fall on a surface of the bottom evaporator circuit such that a portion of a flow of air passing across the bottom evaporator is evaporatively cooled by the portion of the liquid condensate.

A central reservation system (CRS) reserves an organization's rooms and remotely controls HVAC components that service the rooms to offset temperatures in the rooms on a programmed, variable offset temperature scale to optimize energy efficiency of the HVAC components according to energy management protocols. A CRS server operating a CRS application program manages reservations and a CRS server plugin remotely controls the HVAC components and offset temperatures. A wireless thermostat device/wireless adapter in each room is in wireless communication with the CRS server and the HVAC components. A user application program is downloaded to a user hand-held electronic device when a user checks in to a room to enable the user to communicate directly with the CRS server and, therefore, the thermostat device to control the HVAC components and temperature in the rooms.

A central reservation system (CRS) reserves an organization's rooms and remotely controls HVAC components that service the rooms to offset temperatures in the rooms on a programmed, variable offset temperature scale to optimize energy efficiency of the HVAC components according to energy management protocols. A CRS server operating a CRS application program manages reservations and a CRS server plugin remotely controls the HVAC components and offset temperatures. A wireless thermostat device/wireless adapter in each room is in wireless communication with the CRS server and the HVAC components. A user application program is downloaded to a user hand-held electronic device when a user checks in to a room to enable the user to communicate directly with the CRS server and, therefore, the thermostat device to control the HVAC components and temperature in the rooms.

Systems and methods for orchestrating the operation of energy-consuming loads, so as to minimize power consumption, are described. In some embodiments, the loads can be HVAC, refrigeration systems, air compressors, and the like, and orchestration is effected either directly or by means of the loads' respective controllers. In some aspects, the controllers can be Smart Thermostats and orchestration is effected through a Cloud-based orchestration platform or “COP.” In certain aspects, a COP uses specifically programmed application programming interfaces, or APIs, to control the operation of a single manufacturer's Smart Thermostats, where the manufacturer provides its own Cloud-based control platform, through which the COP operates. The COP can similarly orchestrate the operation of two or more manufacturers' Smart Thermostats through their respective Cloud-based control platforms. By these and other means, the operation of a variety of energy-consuming loads can be more easily and efficiently orchestrated.

A climate control apparatus is disclosed. The climate control apparatus of the present invention switches between types of heat depending on the ambient temperature of an outdoor space. The climate control apparatus includes an exterior housing, an electric heating coil, a steam heating coil, a temperature sensor, a controller, and a heating switch to heat an indoor space more efficiently than existing climate control apparatuses.

There is provided an air conditioning system that can reduce a power consumption while maintaining constant temperature controlling capability. To this end, a water air conditioning system includes a heat source unit to cool water, a utilization heat exchanger to exchange heat between air and the water cooled by the heat source unit, a secondary pump to cause the water to flow in the utilization heat exchanger, a water temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the water cooled by the heat source unit, and airflow volume changing means to increase an airflow volume of the air passing through the utilization heat exchanger when the temperature of the water cooled by the heat source unit becomes higher.

There is provided an air conditioning system that can reduce a power consumption while maintaining constant temperature controlling capability. To this end, a water air conditioning system includes a heat source unit to cool water, a utilization heat exchanger to exchange heat between air and the water cooled by the heat source unit, a secondary pump to cause the water to flow in the utilization heat exchanger, a water temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the water cooled by the heat source unit, and airflow volume changing means to increase an airflow volume of the air passing through the utilization heat exchanger when the temperature of the water cooled by the heat source unit becomes higher.