A localized smart energy management system comprises a plurality of controllable loads, at least one intermittent energy source, a selectively connectable dispatchable energy source, and optionally an energy storage system. A method for balancing power production and power consumption of such localized smart energy management systems in real time comprises performing a coarse-grained optimization in a first layer of a hierarchical optimization structure to generate a predicted schedule, based on long-term load demand profiles and long-term power generation profiles. A second layer iteratively refines the predicted schedule upon receiving a new forecast of a short-term power generation profile for the at least one intermittent energy source.

This disclosure describes a solution to enable a real estate property to act as an independent entity. As such, it can detect needs for repairs and improvements, market itself, and earn revenue. The property can work independently or in concert with the owner and other parties in achieving these tasks. A real estate property can benefit from the use of a property management server that can be delegated by the owner of the property to manage the property either independently or in concert with the owner. This server can access and maintain data associated with assets of the property.

Determining a hazard score for a property can include: determining a property; determining measurements for the property; determining attribute values for the property; determining a hazard score for the property; and optionally training one or more hazard models.

Techniques for performing an emissions demand response event are described. In an example, a cloud-based HVAC control server system obtains a history of emissions rates. Based on the history of emissions rates, a future time period of predicted high emissions is identified. An emission demand response event participation level of an account mapped to a thermostat is determined for the future time period of predicted high emissions. The emissions demand response event participation level may be one of a plurality of emissions demand response event participation levels. based on the emissions demand response event participation level of the account, an emissions demand response event is generated during the future time period of predicted high emissions. The cloud-based HVAC control server system then causes a thermostat to control an HVAC system in accordance with the generated emissions demand response event.

User interfaces, systems, methods, devices, media, and instructions are described for a client/contractor management and communication system with augmented reality (AR) and/or virtual reality (VR) interface elements. In one embodiment, a device receives finish and inspiration information associated with a home improvement project from a client and structures this information into finish pin data with associated project context information and 3D model data. The device uses this information to automatically generate and update a project chart for the project, along with 3D models for various subproject positions within a project chart. This information is then presented to the client and associated contractors as part of a user interface for a client/contractor system. A project chart interface enables access to 3D models in an AR or VR interface to display models of the project and various project data associated with different positions in a project chart.

A central plant includes a plurality of subplants and circuitry. The circuitry is configured to obtain an expert model associated with a first subplant of the plurality of subplants. The expert model includes a map of values of independent variables to one or more dependent variables. The circuitry is also configured to receive input data indicating input values for the independent variables and estimate outputs values for the one or more dependent variables associated with the input variables by determining a spatial relationship between the input data and the expert model, reducing the expert model to a reduced model based on the spatial relationship, and performing an interpolation using the reduced model to generate the output values for the one or more dependent variables. The circuitry is also configured to initiate an automated action using the output values.

Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a pitch of a roof of a structure by analyzing one or more images showing the roof, at least one of the one or more image showing the roof obtained with a camera of a user device and an image not obtained by the user device. The system uses the one or more images including an image obtained by the user device to generate a report for determination of an amount of materials needed for a construction project, the report including at least one image showing the structure and an estimated area of the construction project.

A technique for assessing development condition of a property is provided that determines development condition for an individual property or properties of interest using image or other sensor data from one or more unmanned aerial vehicles taken over the development process. A property condition output may be generated to indicate a condition of the property or properties.

It A service provider such as a courier to unlock a door without a permission of a user. A server device, which is capable of communicating with a door control device that controls locking and unlocking of a door installed at an entrance of a multifamily residential, includes: a storage that stores, for each user, a service number set by a service provider; a request reception that receives, from the door control device, an unlock request including a device ID and the service number; an authentication that executes an authentication based on information included in the unlock request and information stored in the storage; and unlock instructions that transmits an unlock instruction to the door control device, when the authentication is succeeded.

A method, system, and computing capabilities are presented for improving visibility to resident payment trends, resident credit score trends, and anticipated rent income trends. A rent payment risk level of individual residents is evaluated based upon credit scores and historic rent payment information of residents. Resident risk evaluations are aggregated, producing a property stability score. Resident rent payment information may be provided to credit bureaus for incorporating into individual credit scores. High risk residents may be advised of financing options that are suitable for their needs.