The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260087201A1, titled 'Global Energy Management.' This application, filed on September 25, 2025, by inventors Gordon Winston, John-Philip Galinski, Nigel Walker, Mark Thompson, and Patrick J.D. Santos, describes systems and methods for collecting energy resource configuration and utilization data to provide optimization recommendations. It specifically utilizes ontology techniques and software-based estimation methods to handle data discrepancies and missing information, aiming to create energy profiles, make predictions, and potentially automate recommendations for aggregated energy resources.

This publication represents a new patent application and does not impose any immediate compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, companies operating in the energy management and software sectors, particularly those developing or utilizing AI-driven optimization solutions, should be aware of this filing. It may indicate emerging technologies and potential future intellectual property landscapes in energy resource management. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are associated with this patent application publication.