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BUSINESS CASE
We are suggesting a way for even a non-technical person to walk into
a room, unpack the Demonstration Kit, place sensors as required, turn
on nodes and gateway, then with a tablet or even a smart phone see
visually U-Value, and associated energy waste, costs, as well as cost-
justified solutions.
U-Value Measurement Kits
The initial market is to provide
U-Value Measurement Kits to
energy auditors and others who
deliver energy management
solutions for commercial,
educational, municipal, and
residential customers. Energy
waste from existing buildings,
especially those built before 1980,
is the largest cost both to owners
and the environment. Kits can be
purchased, leased, or rented. The
business case for this is straight
forward. The question is who is to

be the supplier.
Coordination Thoughts
Our proposal, assuming a successful demonstration, is to work with Alliant to introduce
the U-Value Demonstration Kit to existing Alliant contractors, facility managers and
others engaged in energy auditing. For example, a Power House TV episode could
show the demonstration, interview experts, and suggest ways for obtaining U-Value
Measurement Kits. Other educational and related sustainability programs could also be
vehicles to inform.

We have introduced our concept to a local HERS rater and to HACAP, who are a DOE
auditing contractor, both are enthusiastic about the potential for an easy to use
reliable U-Value and AW measurement system. We also introduced this concept to
Jones, Lang & La Salle, a global property management firm who have requested a
demonstration when we are ready.

We have a working alliance with Rich Hackner, an Energy Consultant and a Director of
GDS Associates, a North American Energy Consulting and Engineering firm with a
Regional office in Madison. Rich is current chairman of the ASHRAE Smart Buildings
Committee, and a potential ally in both validating and implementing an Alliant
supported project. In addition, we have a business alliance with Inteconnex, a Cedar
Rapids based company implementing physical security and related facility
management services who can provide technical resources if needed.
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