Energy management support device and energy management support program

Abstract

To easily calculate conversion values ​​corresponding to energy consumption with high accuracy. [Solution] The first storage unit 61 stores a data list DL which defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the supported business operator and the actual amount of energy used. The second storage unit 62 stores coefficient data which defines the relationship between the heat conversion coefficient for converting the actual value into heat and the type of energy to be converted, and which is determined by the administrative agency. The usage input unit 47 inputs the data list DL and stores it in the first storage unit 61. The coefficient input unit 48 inputs the coefficient data obtained from the management device 31 and stores it in the second storage unit 62. The calculation unit 49 calculates a heat conversion value by converting the actual value into heat based on the actual value and the heat conversion coefficient corresponding to the actual value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an energy management support device and an energy management support program.

Background Art

[0002] Currently, laws regarding the rationalization of energy use and the conversion to non-fossil energy, so-called energy conservation laws, are in place (Non-Patent Document 1). In the current energy conservation law, that is, the revised energy conservation law implemented in April 2023, it is required to create and submit documents such as regular reports and medium- to long-term plans. In the submitted documents, the usage amounts of various energies (fossil fuels, non-fossil fuels, heat, and electricity) must be converted into heat amounts using the heat quantity conversion coefficients publicly disclosed by administrative agencies and then entered.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Here, the documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act have numerous fields for filling in the heat conversion value obtained by converting energy consumption using a heat conversion coefficient, or the value obtained based on that heat conversion value, for various types of energy. Furthermore, there are many different heat conversion coefficients specified for various types of energy. Therefore, when calculating the heat conversion value, the process of matching the energy consumption to be converted with the heat conversion coefficient used for the conversion becomes complicated.

[0005] Furthermore, some of the heat conversion coefficients may be changed to reflect actual conditions. Therefore, the process of preparing the documents to be submitted becomes complicated, as it involves identifying the changed heat conversion coefficients from among many, and replacing the identified heat conversion coefficients with the changed values.

[0006] Furthermore, when preparing the above-mentioned documents, it may be necessary to aggregate the heat conversion values ​​for each of the numerous locations of the business operator submitting the documents, or for each industrial sector. In such cases, the work involved in this aggregation requires a significant amount of effort.

[0007] Thus, the process of preparing submission documents, which includes calculating the heat conversion value for energy consumption, is labor-intensive and complex, making it prone to errors such as typographical errors.

[0008] Furthermore, the actual procedures for calculating conversion values ​​for energy consumption are generally the same not only for the Energy Conservation Act mentioned above, but also for the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (the so-called Global Warming Countermeasures Act) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The following describes various methods for solving the above problems. [Aspect 1] An energy management support device for assisting energy management, comprising a data storage unit, a usage input unit, a coefficient input unit, and a calculation unit, wherein the data storage unit includes a first storage unit that stores a data list defining the relationship between the type of energy used by a business operator to be supported and the actual value of the amount of energy used, and a second storage unit that stores coefficient data defining the relationship between a conversion coefficient for converting the actual value into heat quantity or greenhouse gas emissions and the type of energy to be converted, and the coefficient data being determined by an administrative agency, the usage input unit inputs the data list and stores it in the first storage unit, the coefficient input unit inputs the coefficient data obtained from an external device that makes the coefficient data public and stores it in the second storage unit, and the calculation unit calculates a converted value obtained by converting the actual value into heat quantity or emissions based on the actual value stored in the first storage unit and the conversion coefficient corresponding to the actual value stored in the second storage unit, the energy management support device.

[0010] With the above configuration, coefficient data acquired from external devices can be stored in a predetermined dedicated first memory unit, allowing for the simultaneous and error-free storage (registration) of numerous conversion coefficients. Furthermore, a data list, i.e., the actual values ​​of energy consumption, can be stored in a predetermined dedicated second memory unit. Therefore, when calculating the converted value, it is easy to establish a correspondence between the energy consumption, which is the value to be converted, and the conversion coefficient used for the conversion. As a result, based on the actual energy consumption value and the corresponding conversion coefficient, the converted value corresponding to the same energy consumption can be easily calculated with high accuracy while significantly reducing the effort required for calculation.

[0011] [Aspect 2] The energy management support device comprises a base station memory unit and a base station input unit, wherein the base station memory unit is installed at the base of the business operator and connected to the data storage unit via a communication network, and stores information about the base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used; the base station input unit is installed at the base, and inputs information about the base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used, and stores them in the base station memory unit; and the usage input unit takes the type of energy and the actual value of the amount of energy used from the base station memory unit, linked to the information about the base, and stores them in the first storage unit, the energy management support device according to [Aspect 1].

[0012] According to the above configuration, the relationship between the type of energy used at a business operator's site and the actual amount of energy used can be stored in the first storage unit by importing data that has been input through the site input unit at that site and pre-stored in the site storage unit. Therefore, unlike when the above relationship is stored in the first storage unit of the data storage unit by manual input such as using a keyboard, errors associated with manual transcription can be eliminated. As a result, a large amount of data, including the actual amount of energy used at a site, can be stored in the first storage unit of the data storage unit all at once without errors.

[0013] [Aspect 3] The data list defines the relationship between local government information relating to the location of the business operator's base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used, and the calculation unit is configured to calculate the converted value on a local government basis based on the local government information, and the energy management support device according to [Aspect 1] or [Aspect 2].

[0014] Local governments (prefectures and municipalities) may require reports related to the Energy Conservation Act and the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (the so-called Global Warming Countermeasures Act) at the local government level, according to their ordinances. With the above configuration, the aforementioned conversion values ​​can be calculated at the local government level based on the local government information included in the data list. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily and accurately submit reports related to the Energy Conservation Act and the Global Warming Countermeasures Act in accordance with local government ordinances.

[0015] [Aspect 4] The coefficient input unit inputs the coefficient data acquired from the external device without processing and stores it in the second storage unit, the energy management support device according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 3].

[0016] With the above configuration, coefficient data acquired from external devices can be stored collectively in the second storage unit of the data storage unit without any processing or manual input of each conversion coefficient. Therefore, when storing the coefficient data in the first storage unit, errors caused by data processing or manual transcription can be prevented. Consequently, a large number of conversion coefficients included in the coefficient data can be stored collectively and without errors in the second storage unit.

[0017] [Aspect 5] The energy management support device comprises an abnormal content storage unit and a notification unit, wherein the abnormal content storage unit is provided at the base and stores abnormal information indicating an abnormality in the input content input by the base input unit, and the notification unit is provided at the base and notifies that the input content is abnormal when the input content corresponds to the abnormal information, the energy management support device as described in [Aspect 2].

[0018] With the above configuration, when data is entered by the input unit installed at the base station, if the input content is incorrect, a notification indicating an anomaly can be issued. This prevents incorrect data from being entered and stored in the base station memory unit, thereby improving the accuracy of the data stored in the base station memory unit. Therefore, by acquiring this data, data including the type of energy used at the base station and the actual amount of energy used can be stored in the first memory unit of the data storage unit while suppressing the storage of incorrect information.

[0019] [Aspect 6] An energy management support device according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 5], comprising an input section for entering the converted value or a value obtained based on the converted value into the corresponding input field in the documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act or the documents to be submitted under the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures.

[0020] According to the above configuration, documents related to the Energy Conservation Act and documents related to the Global Warming Countermeasures Act can be easily prepared while minimizing errors. [Aspect 7] The calculation unit calculates the conversion value for the purpose of preparing documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act, and the conversion coefficient includes a primary conversion coefficient for electricity in energy rationalization measures, a primary conversion coefficient for electricity in non-fossil energy conversion measures, and a primary conversion coefficient for electricity in electricity demand optimization measures, as described in any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 4].

[0021] Each primary conversion factor in the above configuration is a conversion factor used when preparing documents related to the revised Energy Conservation Act, which came into effect in April 2023. According to this configuration, documents related to the revised Energy Conservation Act, which came into effect in April 2023, can be easily prepared while minimizing errors.

[0022] [Aspect 8] The calculation unit calculates the conversion value for creating a submission document related to the energy conservation law, and is configured to be able to calculate, separately, a value corresponding to a submission document related to the current energy conservation law and a value corresponding to a submission document related to the energy conservation law before amendment, as the conversion value. The energy management support device according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 5] and [Aspect 7].

[0023] As a transitional measure accompanying the law amendment, there are cases where for some of the entry items in the submission document, the entry of both a numerical value based on the current energy conservation law and a numerical value based on the energy conservation law before amendment is required. According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily respond to such transitional measures.

[0024] [Aspect 9] An energy management support program for causing one or more computers to execute supporting the management of energy, which stores, in a first storage unit of a data storage unit, a data list defining the relationship between the type of energy used by a business operator to be supported and the actual value of the amount of use of the same energy, and which is coefficient data defining the relationship between a conversion coefficient for converting the actual value into the amount of heat or the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and the type of the energy to be converted, and which is the coefficient data determined by an administrative agency, and stores the coefficient data obtained from an external device that discloses the coefficient data in a second storage unit of the data storage unit, and calculates a conversion value obtained by converting the actual value into the amount of heat or the amount of emissions based on the actual value stored in the first storage unit and the conversion coefficient corresponding to the actual value stored in the second storage unit. An energy management support program for causing execution.

[0025] By causing the computer to execute the above energy management support program, the same effect as the energy management support device of [Aspect 1] can be obtained.

Effect of the Invention

[0026] According to the present invention, a conversion value corresponding to the energy usage amount can be easily calculated with high accuracy.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the general configuration of an energy management support device according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a table showing an example of information regarding the base. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a table showing an example of actual electricity consumption. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a table showing an example of the first coefficient data released by administrative agencies. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a table showing an example of monthly electricity demand optimization coefficients published by government agencies. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a table showing an example of coefficient data released by government agencies. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the periodic report that is submitted as a document. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing other parts of the same periodic report. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the energy management support device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] The following describes one embodiment of an energy management support device and an energy management support program. As shown in Figure 1, the energy management support system of this embodiment has one main unit 40 and a plurality of branch units 10. The plurality of branch units 10 are installed at each of the operator's locations. The main unit 40 and each branch unit 10 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate via a communication network 30 such as the Internet.

[0029] The main unit 40 acquires data from the base units 10 at each location to be used in creating documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act, and stores the acquired data as a data list DL. Then, the main unit 40 calculates the values ​​to be entered in the above-mentioned documents based on the data list DL, and enters these values ​​into the corresponding fields in the documents.

[0030] <Base Equipment 10> The base station device 10 includes a base station terminal 11 and a data storage unit 20. The base terminal 11 is a computer and comprises a control unit 12, a storage unit 13, a display unit 14, an input device 15, and a communication unit 16. The control unit 12 is composed of, for example, a CPU or a microprocessor. The control unit 12 executes computer programs (for example, an operating system, various drivers, and application programs) stored in the storage unit 13 to control each part of the base device 10. The storage unit 13 is composed of, for example, RAM, ROM, HDD, etc., and stores computer programs and various information used by the control unit 12. The communication unit 16 is connected to the communication network 30 and controls communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The display unit 14 is for displaying image information and is composed of, for example, an LCD. The input device 15 is composed of, for example, a keyboard, mouse, etc., and is a user interface for inputting various information.

[0031] The data storage unit 20 is configured, for example, as a server device. The data storage unit 20 is connected to the base terminal 11. The data storage unit 20 stores various types of data used for creating documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act.

[0032] The data storage unit 20 includes a base storage unit 21. The base storage unit 21 stores various data used to create the above-mentioned submission documents, including information about the base corresponding to the base device 10, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used.

[0033] The data storage unit 20 includes an error information storage unit 22. The error information storage unit 22 has pre-stored error information indicating anomalies in the input content entered through the operation of the input device 15. Examples of error information stored include (a) to (e) below: (a) The input value of the floor area of ​​the base is a negative value. (b) The input value of the floor area of ​​the base is a value indicating that the floor area is abnormally large. Specifically, the input value of the floor area of ​​the base is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. (c) The sum of the input values ​​of the percentage occupied by the first group, the percentage occupied by the second group, and the percentage occupied by the third group in the floor area of ​​the base is greater than "100%". (d) The input value of the power consumption is a value indicating that the power consumption per unit floor area is abnormally high. Specifically, the input value of the power consumption is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. (e) The input content of the power menu contracted at the base is not a power menu that can be contracted at the location of the base.

[0034] The base station device 10 has a base station input unit 17 and a notification unit 18 as functional units. In this embodiment, the processing for realizing the functions of the base station input unit 17 and the processing for realizing the functions of the notification unit 18 are performed by the control unit 12.

[0035] <Location Input Section 17> The base input unit 17 has the function of inputting information about a base, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used, and storing it in the base storage unit 21. More specifically, when information about a base, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used are input through the operation of the input device 15, the base input unit 17 uploads data related to the input content and stores it in the base storage unit 21.

[0036] <Hochi Department 18> The notification unit 18 has a function to notify that the input content entered into the base station device 10 by the base station input unit 17 is abnormal when it matches the abnormal information. Specifically, the notification unit 18 notifies that the input content is abnormal when it matches any of the abnormal information (a) to (e) entered through the operation of the input device 15. The notification unit 18 notifies that the input content is abnormal by, for example, displaying the part of the display unit 14 that shows the input content in red instead of the usual white. To notify that the input content is abnormal, the display unit 14 may also be set to blink instead of the usual always-on display, or it may cancel the input or emit a warning sound.

[0037] <Main device 40> The main unit 40 is equipped with a main terminal 41. The main terminal 41 is a computer and is configured to access each base unit 10 and the management unit 31 managed by an administrative agency (e.g., a ministry) via a communication network 30. The management unit 31 stores a crude oil conversion coefficient KO for converting the actual value R of energy consumption as defined by the Energy Conservation Law into crude oil, and a heat conversion coefficient KH for converting the same actual value R into heat. These crude oil conversion coefficient KO and heat conversion coefficient KH are determined by the administrative agency and published on the agency's website. In this embodiment, the management unit 31 corresponds to an external device that publishes the coefficient data.

[0038] The main terminal 41 comprises a control unit 42, a storage unit 43, a display unit 44, an input device 45, and a communication unit 46. The control unit 42 is composed of, for example, a CPU or a microprocessor. The control unit 42 controls each part of the main unit 40 by executing computer programs (for example, application programs such as an operating system, various drivers, and energy management support programs) stored in the storage unit 43. The storage unit 43 is composed of, for example, RAM, ROM, HDD, etc., and stores computer programs and various information used by the control unit 42. The communication unit 46 is connected to the communication network 30 and controls communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The display unit 44 is for displaying image information and is composed of, for example, an LCD. The input device 45 is composed of, for example, a keyboard, mouse, etc., and is a user interface for inputting various information.

[0039] <Data storage unit 60> The main unit 40 includes a data storage unit 60. The data storage unit 60 is configured, for example, by a server device. The data storage unit 60 stores data used to assist in the preparation of documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act. The data storage unit 60 has a first storage unit 61 and a second storage unit 62.

[0040] The first memory unit 61 stores a data list DL that defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the business operator eligible for support, more specifically the business operator required to submit documents, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used. The first memory unit 61 stores the actual value R of the amount of energy used for each type of energy, linked to information about the location where that energy was used.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, the information regarding the base includes the "base name," the "Japan Standard Industrial Classification" to which the base belongs, "local government information" related to the location of the base, the "electricity plan" that the base has contracted, and the "floor area ratio" of multiple (three in this embodiment) business groups that share the base.

[0042] Of the actual values ​​R of energy consumption for various types of energy (fossil fuels, non-fossil fuels, heat, and electricity), the actual values ​​R of energy consumption other than electricity (fossil fuels, non-fossil fuels, and heat) are stored in the first storage unit 61 as aggregated values ​​on an annual basis.

[0043] As shown in Figure 3, the actual value R of electricity consumption (hereinafter referred to as "electricity consumption") is stored in the first storage unit 61 as a value aggregated on a monthly basis. The actual value R of electricity consumption includes the amount of electricity generated and consumed at the business operator's base, the amount of electricity generated at the business operator's base and consumed at other bases, and the amount of electricity consumed at the hydroelectric power plant facilities when power generation at the hydroelectric power plant is stopped. In addition, the actual value R of electricity consumption is calculated for the entire day (0:00 to 24:00) (hereinafter referred to as "actual value [entire day] R"), the daytime (8:00 to 22:00) (hereinafter referred to as "actual value [daytime] R"), and the nighttime (22:00 to 8:00 the next day) (hereinafter referred to as "actual value [nighttime] R") and stored in the first storage unit 61.

[0044] The second storage unit 62 stores coefficient data that defines the relationship between the heat conversion coefficient KH for converting the actual energy consumption R into heat and the type of energy to be converted. As shown in Figure 4, the heat conversion coefficient KH includes the primary conversion coefficient for electricity in energy use rationalization measures, the primary conversion coefficient for electricity in non-fossil energy conversion measures, and the primary conversion coefficient for electricity in electricity demand optimization measures. As shown in Figure 5, the heat conversion coefficient KH includes the monthly electricity demand optimization coefficient.

[0045] In addition, the data storage unit 60 also stores the crude oil conversion factor KO, which converts the heat conversion value CV for energy consumption into crude oil quantities, as well as templates for documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act (for example, periodic reports and medium- to long-term plans).

[0046] The main unit 40 has a usage input unit 47, a coefficient input unit 48, a calculation unit 49, and a data entry unit 50 as functional units. In this embodiment, the functions of each of the functional units, the usage input unit 47, the coefficient input unit 48, the calculation unit 49, and the data entry unit 50, are realized by building a system using an ETL tool, for example, the product name "Alteryx®" manufactured by Alteryx Corporation.

[0047] <Usage input section 47> The usage input unit 47 has the function of inputting data stored in each base station device 10 by operating the input device 45 and storing that data in the first storage unit 61. Specifically, the usage input unit 47 takes in the type of energy used at a base station and the actual value R of the amount of energy used, linked to the information about that base station, and creates a data list DL. Then, it inputs (uploads) the data list DL and stores it in the first storage unit 61.

[0048] <Coefficient input section 48> The coefficient input unit 48 has the function of receiving the coefficient data obtained from the management device 31, which makes the coefficient data public, and storing it in the second storage unit 62.

[0049] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the coefficient data defines the relationship between the heat conversion coefficient KH, which converts the actual energy consumption R into heat, and the type of energy being converted. The above coefficient data, and more specifically the numerous heat conversion coefficients KH defined in this coefficient data, are determined and made public by administrative agencies.

[0050] When the coefficient input unit 48 stores coefficient data in the second storage unit 62, it first accesses the management device 31, which is managed by the administrative agency, and obtains coefficient data from the management device 31. After that, the coefficient input unit 48 stores the obtained coefficient data in the second storage unit 62.

[0051] In this embodiment, the coefficient input unit 48 is capable of receiving coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 and storing it in the second storage unit 62 without any processing. The second storage unit 62 is configured to be able to store coefficient data in this manner. For example, by saving the coefficient data (CSV file or XML file) to a predetermined data folder, the numerous heat conversion coefficients KH defined in the coefficient data are stored in their respective corresponding storage areas.

[0052] The coefficient data stored in the second storage unit 62 includes, as shown in Figure 4, first coefficient data defined "for the primary conversion coefficient of electricity in each measure". As is clear from Figure 4, the heat conversion coefficient KH includes the primary conversion coefficient of electricity in energy use rationalization measures, the primary conversion coefficient of electricity in non-fossil energy conversion measures, and the primary conversion coefficient of electricity in electricity demand optimization measures. The first coefficient data may be changed periodically or irregularly. In this embodiment, by having the coefficient input unit 48 store the first coefficient data in the second storage unit 62, the latest heat conversion coefficient KH defined in the first coefficient data is stored (registered) all at once.

[0053] As shown in Figure 5, the coefficient data stored in the second storage unit 62 includes second coefficient data defined for the heat conversion coefficient KH (more specifically, the monthly electricity demand optimization coefficient). The second coefficient data includes monthly electricity demand optimization coefficients defined for each supply area of ​​the general transmission and distribution company (specifically, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Tokyo, Hokuriku, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa). The second coefficient data may be changed periodically or irregularly depending on the actual electricity usage in the above supply areas. In this embodiment, by having the coefficient input unit 48 store the second coefficient data in the second storage unit 62, the latest heat conversion coefficient KH defined in the second coefficient data is stored (registered) all at once.

[0054] <Calculation Section 49> The calculation unit 49 has the function of calculating a heat conversion value CV obtained by converting the actual value R into heat, based on the actual value R of energy consumption stored in the first storage unit 61 and the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to the actual value R stored in the second storage unit 62.

[0055] <Entry Section 50> The input section 50 has the function of entering the above-mentioned heat conversion value CV, or a value obtained based on the same heat conversion value CV, into the corresponding input fields of the documents to be submitted, such as interim reports and medium- to long-term plans.

[0056] For example, when the type of energy is "crude oil (excluding condensate) among fossil fuels," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows.

[0057] The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual value R of the amount of "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" used from the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and then calculates the sum of the actual values ​​R. The sum of the actual values ​​R corresponds to the amount of "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year VA. The usage amount VA is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" column in the periodic report.

[0058] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the above usage amount VA by the calorific value conversion coefficient KH (38.3 in this embodiment [see Figure 6]) corresponding to "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" to calculate the calorific value conversion value CV (hereinafter, calorific value conversion value CVA [=VA × 38.3]). As shown in Figure 7, the entry unit 50 enters the calorific value conversion value CVA in the "calorific value GJ" column of the "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" column in the periodic report.

[0059] When the type of energy is "wood in non-fossil fuels," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows. The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual values ​​R of the amount of "wood used in non-fossil fuels" included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and then calculates the sum of the actual values ​​R. The sum of the actual values ​​R corresponds to the amount of "wood used in non-fossil fuels" VB used by the business operator in the current fiscal year. The amount of use VB is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "wood used in non-fossil fuels" section in the periodic report.

[0060] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VB by the heat conversion coefficient KH (13.2 in this embodiment [see Figure 6]) corresponding to "wood in non-fossil fuels" to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVB [=VB × 13.2]). The entry unit 50 enters the heat conversion value CVB in the "heat GJ" column of the "wood in non-fossil fuels" column in the periodic report.

[0061] When the type of energy is "heat, heat purchased from others, or industrial steam," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows. The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual values ​​R of the amount of "industrial steam" used, which are included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and then calculates the sum of the actual values ​​R. The sum of the actual values ​​R corresponds to the amount of "industrial steam" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year VC. The amount of usage VC is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "industrial steam" column in the periodic report.

[0062] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VC by the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to "industrial steam" (in this embodiment, 1.17 [see Figure 6]) to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVC [=VC × 1.17]). The entry unit 50 enters the heat conversion value CVC in the "Heat GJ" column of the "Industrial Steam" column in the periodic report.

[0063] When the type of energy is "electricity, other purchased electricity, or off-site PPA (unweighted)", the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows.

[0064] The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual daily usage [total day] R of "off-site type PPA (unweighted)" included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and calculates the sum of the actual daily usage [total day] R. The sum of the actual daily usage [total day] R corresponds to the total daily usage VD of "off-site type PPA (unweighted)" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year. The usage VD is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "off-site type PPA (unweighted)" column in the periodic report.

[0065] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VD by the heat conversion coefficient KH (3.60 in this embodiment [see Figure 6]) corresponding to "off-site type PPA (unweighted)" to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVD [=VD × 3.60]). In this calculation, the primary conversion coefficient corresponding to "off-site type PPA (unweighted)" from the "primary conversion coefficients for electricity in energy rationalization measures" shown in Figure 6 is used as the heat conversion coefficient KH.

[0066] The entry section 50 is used to enter the heat conversion value CVD into the "Heat GJ" column of the "Off-site PPA (unweighted)" column in the periodic report shown in Figure 7. When the type of energy is "electricity, self-generated power, solar power," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows.

[0067] The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual daily usage [total day] R for "self-generated power, solar power" included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and calculates the sum of the actual daily usage [total day] R. The sum of the actual daily usage [total day] R corresponds to the total daily usage VE for "self-generated power, solar power" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year. The usage VE is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "electricity, self-generated power, solar power" column in the periodic report.

[0068] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VE by the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to "self-generation, solar power" (in this embodiment, 3.60 [see Figure 6]) to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVE [=VE × 3.60]). In this calculation, the primary conversion coefficient for "non-fuel derived non-fossil electricity" from the "primary conversion coefficients for electricity in rationalization measures for energy use" shown in Figure 6 is used as the heat conversion coefficient KH.

[0069] The entry section 50 is used to enter the heat energy conversion value CVE into the "Heat Energy GJ" column in the "Electricity, Self-Generated Power, Solar Power" section of the periodic report shown in Figure 7. When the type of energy is "electricity, daytime electricity purchase," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows.

[0070] The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual daytime usage amount R for "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and then calculates the sum of the actual daytime usage amounts R. The sum of the actual daytime usage amounts R corresponds to the daytime usage amount VF for "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year. The usage amount VF is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "daytime electricity purchase" column (not shown) in the periodic report.

[0071] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VF by the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to "daytime electricity purchase" (in this embodiment, 9.97 [see Figure 6]) to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVF [=VF × 9.97]). The entry unit 50 enters the heat conversion value CVF in the "Heat GJ" column of the "Daytime electricity purchase" column in the periodic report.

[0072] When the type of energy is "electricity, electricity demand leveling period in summer and winter," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows. The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual daytime usage values ​​[daytime] R for "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" included in the data list DL in the first storage unit 61 for the periods of "July 1st to September 30th" and "December 1st to March 31st". Then, it calculates the sum of the extracted actual daytime usage values ​​[daytime] R. This sum of actual daytime usage values ​​[daytime] R corresponds to the daytime usage VG of "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" used by the business operator during the above periods in the current fiscal year. The usage VG is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "Summer / Winter Electricity Demand Leveling Period" column (not shown) in the periodic report.

[0073] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VF by the heat conversion coefficient KH (9.97 in this embodiment [see Figure 6]) corresponding to the "electricity demand leveling period in summer and winter" to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVG [=VG × 9.97]). The entry unit 50 enters the heat conversion value CVG into the "heat GJ" column of the "electricity demand leveling period in summer and winter" column in the periodic report.

[0074] When the type of energy is "electricity, nighttime electricity purchase," the calculation by the calculation unit 49 and the entry by the entry unit 50 are performed as follows. The calculation unit 49 first extracts the actual [nighttime] R values ​​for "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" included in the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61, and then calculates the sum of the actual [nighttime] R values. The sum of the actual [nighttime] R values ​​corresponds to the nighttime usage VH of "electricity and electricity purchased from electricity companies" used by the business operator in the current fiscal year. The usage VH is entered in the "numerical value" column of the "nighttime electricity purchase" column (not shown) in the periodic report.

[0075] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 multiplies the usage amount VH by the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to "nighttime electricity purchase" (in this embodiment, 9.28 [see Figure 6]) to calculate the heat conversion value CV (hereinafter, heat conversion value CVH [=VH × 9.28]). The entry unit 50 enters the heat conversion value CVH in the "Heat GJ" column of the "Nighttime Electricity Purchase" column in the periodic report.

[0076] Please note that the "Daytime electricity purchase" column, the "Electricity demand leveling period in summer and winter" column, and the "Nighttime electricity purchase" column in the periodic report are the fields that were filled in on the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Act before the amendment.

[0077] Among the heat conversion coefficients KH, the "primary conversion factor for electricity in the conversion measures to non-fossil energy" shown in Figure 6 is used, for example, when calculating the "ratio of non-fossil electricity to total electricity consumption."

[0078] For example, the calculation unit 49 extracts the actual daily electricity consumption R from the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61 for each type of energy (electricity used), and calculates the sum of the actual daily R. The sum of the actual daily R corresponds to the total daily electricity consumption VI by the business operator for the current year for each type of electricity used. Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 calculates the heat conversion value CV for each type of electricity used by multiplying the electricity consumption VI by the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to that type of electricity used. Based on the heat conversion value CV calculated for each type of electricity used, the calculation unit 49 separately calculates the sum of the heat conversion values ​​CV SA for electricity classified as non-fossil fuel electricity and the sum of the heat conversion values ​​CV SB for electricity classified as fossil fuel electricity. Subsequently, based on these sums SA and SB, the calculation unit 49 calculates the ratio Rt (=SA / [SA+SB]) of non-fossil fuel electricity to the total electricity used. In section 50, enter the above ratio Rt in the "Non-fossil fuel electricity usage" column (not shown) of "3-1 Non-fossil fuel electricity usage" in the submitted documents.

[0079] Among the heat conversion coefficients KH, the "monthly electricity demand optimization coefficient" shown in Figure 5 and the "primary electricity conversion coefficient in electricity demand optimization measures" shown in Figure 6 are used, for example, when creating the "1-2 breakdown of electricity usage based on electricity demand optimization" in the periodic report shown in Figure 8.

[0080] For example, the calculation unit 49 extracts the actual daily electricity usage values ​​R corresponding to "electricity purchased from electric utilities other than purchased electricity and self-transmission" included in the data list DL, and the actual daily electricity usage values ​​R corresponding to "electricity purchased from electric utilities other than purchased electricity and self-transmission, off-site PPA". Then, it calculates the sum SC of these actual daily electricity usage values ​​SC for each supply area of ​​the general transmission and distribution utility, and on a monthly basis.

[0081] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 calculates the monthly heat conversion value CV by multiplying the monthly electricity usage (sum SC above) for each supply area by the monthly heat conversion coefficient KH (see Figure 5) corresponding to that month. For example, the heat conversion value CV for electricity usage in April for the supply area "Chubu" is calculated as follows: The electricity usage (sum SC above) for April for the supply area Chubu is multiplied by the heat conversion coefficient KH (specifically, J1 [see Figure 5]) corresponding to April to calculate the heat conversion value CV (=SC × J1) for April.

[0082] Subsequently, the calculation unit 49 calculates a monthly total value by summing the monthly heat conversion values ​​CV calculated for each supply area. Furthermore, the calculation unit 49 calculates a monthly crude oil equivalent value by multiplying the monthly total value by a crude oil conversion factor KO (0.0258 in this embodiment) which is used to convert it into crude oil volume (kiloliters).

[0083] The entry section 50 is used to enter the monthly crude oil equivalent values ​​in the "Usage, Crude Oil Equivalent kl" column of "1-2 Breakdown of Electricity Usage Based on Optimization of Electricity Demand" in the periodic report shown in Figure 8. In this embodiment, an energy management support program is constructed and stored in the storage unit 43 of the main unit 40 so that the processing that realizes the functions of each functional unit, the usage input unit 47, the coefficient input unit 48, the calculation unit 49, and the entry unit 50, is executed automatically. The control unit 42 of the main unit 40 executes the processing that realizes the functions of each functional unit by executing the energy management support program. The energy management support program includes, in detail, the following programs A, B, C, and D: (Program A) A program to store a data list DL, which defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the business operator to be supported and the actual value R of the amount of energy used, in the first storage unit 61 of the data storage unit 60. (Program B) A program to store coefficient data, which defines the relationship between the heat conversion coefficient KH for converting the actual value R of the amount of energy used into heat, and the type of energy to be converted, in the second storage unit 62 of the data storage unit 60. (Program C) A program for calculating a heat conversion value CV obtained by converting the actual value R into heat, based on the actual value R of energy consumption stored in the first storage unit 61 and the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to the actual value R stored in the second storage unit 62. (Program D) A program for entering the entered value into the corresponding entry field of the submission documents related to the Energy Conservation Law.

[0084] The energy management support program can be stored on a computer connected to the communication network 30 and provided to users by downloading it via the communication network 30. Alternatively, the energy management support program may be provided to users by recording it as an installable or executable file on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM.

[0085] <Operation of this embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 9, in this embodiment, the input process is performed first (step S1).

[0086] In the input process, at each location, information about the location, the type of energy used at that location, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used are input through the operation of the location device 10.

[0087] Following the input process, the first storage process is performed (step S2). In the first storage step, when the main unit 40 (specifically the first switch displayed on the display unit 44) is operated, the type of energy used at each base station 10 and the actual value R of the amount of energy used, linked to the information about the base station, are acquired by the main unit 40. The acquisition of data from each base station 10 to the main unit 40 is performed automatically and collectively via the communication network 30. The data acquired from each base station 10 to the main unit 40 is stored in the first storage unit 61 of the data storage unit 60 as a data list DL that defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the supported business operator and the actual value R of the amount of energy used. In this embodiment, the first storage step is performed by the usage input unit 47, which is one of the functional units of the main unit 40.

[0088] Furthermore, after the input process, a second storage process is performed (step S3). In the second storage step, when the main unit 40 (specifically the second switch displayed on the display unit 44) is operated, the coefficient data is acquired from the management device 31, which publishes the coefficient data, to the main unit 40. The acquisition of data from the management device 31 to the main unit 40 is performed automatically via the communication network 30. The coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 to the main unit 40 is then input without processing and stored in the second storage unit 62 of the data storage unit 60. In this embodiment, the second storage step is performed by the coefficient input unit 48, which is one of the functional units of the main unit 40.

[0089] After the first and second storage processes, a calculation process is performed (step S4). In this embodiment, a series of processes, including the calculation process and the entry process described later, are performed by operating the main unit 40 (specifically, the third switch displayed on the display unit 44).

[0090] In the calculation process, the values ​​to be entered in the fields of the documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Law are calculated based on the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61 and the coefficient data stored in the second storage unit 62. The values ​​to be entered are, for example, the heat conversion values ​​CV obtained by converting the actual value R (more specifically, the sum of the actual values ​​R) into heat based on the actual value R of energy consumption stored in the first storage unit 61 and the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to the same actual value R stored in the second storage unit 62. In the calculation process, the heat conversion values ​​CV are calculated for each site or for each Japan Standard Industrial Classification when calculating the values ​​to be entered. In this embodiment, the calculation process is performed by the calculation unit 49, which is one of the functional units of the main unit 40.

[0091] Following the calculation process, the data entry process is performed (step S5). In the entry process, the values ​​calculated in the calculation process, specifically the heat conversion value CV or values ​​obtained based on the same heat conversion value CV (such as monthly crude oil equivalent values), are entered into the corresponding entry fields of the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Act. In the entry process, for example, the heat conversion value CVA for "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" is entered into the "heat GJ" column of the "crude oil (excluding condensate) in fossil fuels" section of the periodic report shown in Figure 7. In this embodiment, the entry process is performed by the entry unit 50, which is one of the functional units of the main unit 40.

[0092] <Effects of this embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (1) The energy management support device comprises a data storage unit 60, a usage input unit 47, a coefficient input unit 48, and a calculation unit 49. The data storage unit 60 includes a first storage unit 61 and a second storage unit 62. The first storage unit 61 stores a data list DL which defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the business operator to be supported and the actual value R of the amount of energy used. The second storage unit 62 stores coefficient data which defines the relationship between the heat conversion coefficient KH for converting the actual value R into heat and the type of energy to be converted, and which is determined by the administrative agency. The usage input unit 47 inputs the data list DL and stores it in the first storage unit 61. The coefficient input unit 48 inputs the coefficient data obtained from the management device 31 which makes the coefficient data public and stores it in the second storage unit 62. The calculation unit 49 calculates a heat conversion value CV by converting the actual value R into heat, based on the actual value R stored in the first storage unit 61 and the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to the actual value R stored in the second storage unit 62.

[0093] With the above configuration, coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 can be stored in a predetermined dedicated first storage unit 61, allowing for the simultaneous and error-free storage (registration) of numerous heat conversion coefficients KH. Furthermore, a data list DL, i.e., the actual value R of energy consumption, can be stored in a predetermined dedicated second storage unit 62. Therefore, when calculating the heat conversion value CV, it is easy to establish a correspondence between the actual value R of energy consumption, which is the target of the conversion, and the heat conversion coefficient KH used for the conversion. As a result, the heat conversion value CV corresponding to the energy consumption can be easily calculated with high accuracy and significantly reduced effort, based on the actual value R of energy consumption and the heat conversion coefficient KH corresponding to that actual value R. Consequently, the values ​​to be entered in the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Law, specifically the heat conversion value CV or values ​​obtained based on that heat conversion value CV (such as monthly crude oil equivalent values), can be easily calculated with high accuracy.

[0094] (2) The energy management support device comprises a base station memory unit 21 and a base station input unit 17. The base station memory unit 21 is installed at the operator's base station and connected to the data storage unit 60 via the communication network 30, and stores information about the base station, the type of energy used at the base station, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used. The base station input unit 17 is installed at the base station and inputs information about the base station, the type of energy used at the base station, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used, and stores them in the base station memory unit 21. The usage input unit 47 takes the type of energy and the actual value R of the amount of energy used from the base station memory unit 21, linked to the information about the base station, and stores them in the first storage unit 61.

[0095] According to the above configuration, the relationship between the type of energy used at a base and the actual value R of the amount of energy used can be stored in the first storage unit 61 by taking data that has been input through the base input unit 17 of the base and pre-stored in the base storage unit 21. Therefore, unlike when the above relationship is stored in the first storage unit 61 of the main unit 40 by manual input such as by operating a keyboard, errors associated with manual transcription can be eliminated. As a result, a large amount of data, including the actual value R of energy usage at a base, can be stored in the first storage unit 61 of the main unit 40 all at once without errors.

[0096] (3) The coefficient input unit 48 receives the coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 without processing and stores it in the second storage unit 62. With the above configuration, the coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 can be stored collectively in the second storage unit 62 of the main unit 40 without any processing, and without the need to manually input and store each heat conversion coefficient KH. Therefore, when storing the coefficient data in the second storage unit 62, errors caused by data processing or manual transcription can be prevented. As a result, the numerous heat conversion coefficients KH included in the coefficient data can be stored collectively and without errors in the second storage unit 62 of the main unit 40.

[0097] (4) The energy management support device comprises an abnormality information storage unit 22 and a notification unit 18. The abnormality information storage unit 22 is installed at the business operator's base and stores in advance abnormality information indicating abnormalities in the input content entered by the base input unit 17. The notification unit 18 is installed at the business operator's base and notifies that the input content is abnormal when the input content corresponds to the abnormality information.

[0098] With the above configuration, when data is entered by the base input unit 17 installed at the base, if the input content is incorrect, a notification indicating an abnormality can be issued. This prevents data indicating incorrect content from being entered and stored in the base storage unit 21, thereby increasing the accuracy of the data stored in the base storage unit 21. Therefore, by taking this data into the main unit 40, data including the type of energy used at the base and the actual value R of the amount of energy used can be stored in the first storage unit 61 of the main unit 40 while preventing incorrect content from being stored.

[0099] (5) The energy management support device includes an entry section 50 for entering the heat conversion value CV or a value obtained based on the heat conversion value CV into the corresponding entry field of the submitted document. According to the above configuration, documents related to the Energy Conservation Act can be easily prepared while minimizing errors.

[0100] (6) The calculation unit 49 calculates the heat conversion value CV for the purpose of preparing the documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act. The heat conversion coefficient KH includes the primary conversion factor for electricity in energy rationalization measures, the primary conversion factor for electricity in non-fossil energy conversion measures, and the primary conversion factor for electricity in electricity demand optimization measures.

[0101] Each primary conversion factor in the above configuration is the heat conversion coefficient KH used when preparing documents related to the revised Energy Conservation Act that came into effect in April 2023. According to this configuration, documents related to the revised Energy Conservation Act that came into effect in April 2023 can be easily prepared while minimizing errors.

[0102] (7) The calculation unit 49 is configured to separately calculate the heat conversion value CV, which corresponds to the value of the documents submitted under the current Energy Conservation Act and which corresponds to the value of the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Act before the amendment.

[0103] As a transitional measure following the legal amendment, some fields in the submitted documents may require the entry of both values ​​based on the current Energy Conservation Act and values ​​based on the Energy Conservation Act before the amendment. The above structure makes it easy to accommodate such transitional measures.

[0104] <Example of changes> The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0105] One or both of the data storage units 20 and 60 may be configured with a storage device other than the server device (for example, an HDD or SSD). - From the items to be filled in by the entry section 50, the items to be filled in the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Law before the amendment (in this embodiment, "daytime electricity purchase", "summer and winter electricity demand leveling period", and "nighttime electricity purchase") may be omitted. With this configuration, the items to be filled in the documents submitted under the current Energy Conservation Law can be easily filled in while minimizing errors. In addition, in the above configuration, the process of storing the actual value [daytime] R and the actual value [nighttime] R in the base storage unit 21 of the base device 10, and the process of taking the actual value [daytime] R and the actual value [nighttime] R into the main device 40 and storing them in the first storage unit 61 can be omitted.

[0106] The values ​​to be entered by the calculation unit 49 and the items to be entered by the entry unit 50 can be arbitrarily changed to match the items to be entered in the documents to be submitted as specified by the Energy Conservation Law at the time.

[0107] The abnormal information stored in the abnormal information storage unit 22 can be changed as needed. For example, only four of (a) to (e) above can be stored, only three, only two, or only one of them can be stored as abnormal information. In addition, it is also possible to define and store abnormal information other than (a) to (e) above. In short, any abnormal information that allows the system to recognize that the input content entered into the base station device 10 by the base station input unit 17 is abnormal is sufficient.

[0108] The heat conversion coefficient KH included in the coefficient data stored in the second storage unit 62 can be arbitrarily changed to match the heat conversion coefficient included in the coefficient data determined by the administrative agency. In this case, the second storage unit 62 should be configured to store the heat conversion coefficient included in the coefficient data determined by the administrative agency.

[0109] The process of acquiring coefficient data from the management device 31 to the main device 40 and the process of storing the coefficient data in the second storage unit 62, or both of these processes, may be performed manually through the operation of the input device 45 instead of being performed automatically through control by the main device 40.

[0110] The coefficient data acquired from the management device 31 may not be limited to being input and stored in the second storage unit 62 without processing; it may also be processed to correspond to the second storage unit 62 before being input and stored in the second storage unit 62.

[0111] If the business being supported does not have a location where multiple business groups are located together, the "floor area ratio" of the multiple business groups located together at the location may be omitted from the location information.

[0112] The process of acquiring data from the base station device 10 to the main unit 40 and the process of storing the data in the first storage unit 61 of the main unit 40, or both of these processes, may be performed manually through the operation of the input device 45 instead of being performed automatically through control by the main unit 40.

[0113] The process of storing information about a base, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used in the first storage unit 61 can be carried out, for example, as follows: First, data including information about a base, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used is transmitted from the base device 10 to the main unit 40 through the operation of the input device 15 of the base device 10. Subsequently, the main unit 40 receives and acquires the above data through the operation of the input device 45, and stores the data in the first storage unit 61 of the data storage unit 60.

[0114] The above procedure can also be performed as follows: Information about the base, the type of energy used at that base, and the actual value R of the amount of energy used are manually entered into the main unit 40 through the operation of the input device 45 and stored in the first storage unit 61. In this case, the base device 10 can be omitted.

[0115] The abnormal content storage unit 22 and the notification unit 18 are not limited to being installed in the base station device 10, but may also be installed in the main device 40. The energy management support device and energy management support program according to the above embodiment can be applied not only to those who select "monthly" in the "1-2 Breakdown of electricity usage based on electricity demand optimization" section of the submitted documents, but also to those who report by time of day. In this case, the time-of-day electricity demand optimization coefficient can be used as the heat conversion coefficient KH. The time-of-day electricity demand optimization coefficient includes, for example, the following coefficients 1, 2, and 3: (Coefficient 1) A coefficient for "output control time zones in the conversion of grid electricity measured by time of day." (Coefficient 2) A coefficient for "time zones with severe supply and demand conditions in the conversion of grid electricity measured by time of day." (Coefficient 3) A coefficient for "other time zones in the conversion of grid electricity measured by time of day."

[0116] The energy management support device may be configured to calculate some or all of the numerous input items on a local government basis, based on local government information (specifically, the local government where the base is located). In this case, for example, the target local government can be specified by operating the main unit 40 (specifically, the switch displayed on the display unit 44). Then, the actual value R of energy consumption corresponding to the base located in the specified local government can be extracted from the data list DL, and the heat conversion value CV of the same actual value R can be calculated.

[0117] In this case, local governments (prefectures and municipalities) may be required to submit reports related to the Energy Conservation Act at the local government level, according to their own ordinances. With the above configuration, the aforementioned heat conversion value CV can be calculated at the local government level based on the local government information included in the data list DL. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily and accurately submit reports related to the Energy Conservation Act in accordance with local government ordinances.

[0118] The input unit 50, which is one of the functional units of the main unit 40, may be omitted. Even with this configuration, the heat conversion value CV corresponding to the actual energy consumption R can be easily calculated with high accuracy. In this case, program D included in the energy management support program can be omitted.

[0119] The system may be built using an ETL tool other than "Alteryx®" as long as the functions of the usage input unit 47, coefficient input unit 48, and calculation unit 49 are realized.

[0120] The energy management support device and energy management support program according to the above embodiment can also be applied to an energy management support device and energy management support program that supports reporting related to the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (the so-called Global Warming Countermeasures Act). In this case, for example, the submitted document can be a "Global Warming Countermeasures Report". Furthermore, the data list DL stored in the first storage unit 61 can be a data list that defines the relationship between the type of energy used by the supported business and the actual value of the amount of energy used (including the amount of fossil fuels used and the amount of business activity). In addition, the coefficient data stored in the second storage unit 62 can be coefficient data that includes a conversion coefficient (specifically, an emission coefficient) for converting the actual value of energy usage into greenhouse gas emissions.

[0121] According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily and accurately calculate the converted value of actual energy consumption into greenhouse gas emissions for reporting purposes related to the Act on Countermeasures against Global Warming. Therefore, it is possible to easily prepare the documents to be submitted under the Act on Countermeasures against Global Warming while minimizing errors.

[0122] The energy management support device and energy management support program according to the above embodiment can also be applied to an energy management support device and energy management support program that support reporting related to greenhouse gas protocols. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0123] 10…Base equipment 11…Branch terminals 12…Control Unit 13...Storage section 14...Display section 15…Input device 16… Communications Department 17... Base Input Section 18… Hochi Department 20...Data storage unit 21... Base Memory Unit 22…Abnormal content storage section 30…Communication Networks 31…Management device 40…Main device 41…Main terminal 42... Control Unit 43...Storage section 44…Display section 45…Input device 46… Communications Department 47…Usage input section 48... Coefficient input section 49...Calculation section 50...Entry section 60...Data storage unit 61...1st memory section 62...Second memory section

Claims

1. An energy management support device that assists in energy management, It comprises a data storage unit, a usage input unit, a coefficient input unit, and a calculation unit. The data storage unit includes a first storage unit that stores a data list defining the relationship between the type of energy used by the supported business and the actual amount of energy used, and a second storage unit that stores coefficient data defining the relationship between the conversion coefficient for converting the actual amount into heat quantity or greenhouse gas emissions and the type of energy to be converted, and which is determined by the administrative agency. The usage input unit inputs the data list and stores it in the first storage unit. The coefficient input unit receives the coefficient data obtained from an external device that makes the coefficient data publicly available and stores it in the second storage unit. The calculation unit calculates a converted value by converting the actual value into the heat quantity or the emission quantity based on the actual value stored in the first storage unit and the conversion coefficient corresponding to the actual value stored in the second storage unit. Energy management support device.

2. The energy management support device comprises a base station storage unit and a base station input unit. The aforementioned base storage unit is installed at the business operator's base and connected to the data storage unit via a communication network, and stores information about the base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used. The aforementioned base input unit is provided at the base and inputs information about the base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used, and stores them in the base storage unit. The usage input unit receives the type of energy and the actual value of the amount of energy used from the base storage unit, linked to information about the base, and stores them in the first storage unit. The energy management support device according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned data list defines the relationship between local government information regarding the location of the business operator's base, the type of energy used at the base, and the actual value of the amount of energy used. The calculation unit is configured to calculate the conversion value on a local government basis based on the local government information. The energy management support device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The coefficient input unit receives the coefficient data acquired from the external device without processing and stores it in the second storage unit. The energy management support device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The energy management support device comprises an abnormal content storage unit and a notification unit, The aforementioned abnormal content storage unit is provided at the base and stores abnormal information indicating abnormalities in the input content input by the base input unit. The notification unit is installed at the base and notifies that the input content is abnormal when the input content corresponds to the abnormal information. The energy management support device according to claim 2.

6. The system includes a section for entering the aforementioned converted value or a value obtained based on the same converted value into the corresponding entry field in the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Act or the corresponding entry field in the documents submitted under the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures. The energy management support device according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The calculation unit calculates the conversion value for the purpose of preparing documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act. The aforementioned conversion coefficients include primary conversion factors for electricity in energy use rationalization measures, primary conversion factors for electricity in non-fossil energy conversion measures, and primary conversion factors for electricity in electricity demand optimization measures. The energy management support device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The calculation unit described above, The aforementioned conversion values ​​are calculated for the purpose of preparing documents to be submitted under the Energy Conservation Act, and, The aforementioned conversion values ​​are configured to separately calculate values ​​corresponding to the documents submitted under the current Energy Conservation Act and values ​​corresponding to the documents submitted under the Energy Conservation Act before the amendment. The energy management support device according to claim 1 or 2.

9. An energy management support program that causes one or more computers to perform tasks that assist in energy management, A data list defining the relationship between the type of energy used by the supported business and the actual amount of energy used is stored in the first storage unit of the data storage unit. The coefficient data is defined as a relationship between a conversion coefficient for converting the aforementioned actual value into heat quantity or greenhouse gas emissions and the type of energy to be converted, and is determined by an administrative agency, and the coefficient data obtained from an external device that makes such coefficient data publicly available is stored in the second storage unit of the data storage unit. A conversion value is calculated by converting the actual value into the heat quantity or the emission amount based on the actual value stored in the first storage unit and the conversion coefficient corresponding to the actual value stored in the second storage unit. An energy management support program that enables the implementation of this program.

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