Introduction To Smart Home Energy
Introduction
HOME Energy Problems
High Energy Bills
Mold, Mildew, and Damp Basement
Cold Floors in Winter
Drafty Rooms
Dust
Moisture on Windows
Ice Dams
Peeling Paint
Hot or Cold Rooms
Dry Indoor Air in Winter
Energy-Sensitive Home Design
Introduction
Phase 1 - Preparation
Step 1 - Planning and Design
Step 2 - Inspection
Phase 2 - Construction
Step 1 - Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning and Heating
Design/equipment selection
Installation
Step 2 - Installation of High Performance Windows
Step 3 - Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures
Step 4 - Sealed and Tight Homes
Step 5 - Thermal Insulation System
Introduction
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Phase 3 - Testing, Evaluation and Certification
Introduction
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Overview
USGBC Programs
LEED Green Building Rating System™
LEEDS Rating for Homes.
Innovation and Design Process (ID)
Location and Linkages (LL)
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
Materials and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Awareness and Education (AE)
LEEDs Certified Case Studies
Example for "Certified" LEEDs Rating
The Patrick H. Dollard Discovery Health - Harris - NEW YORK
Overview
Awards
Ratings
Example for "Silver" LEEDs Rating
Balzer Theater at Herren's - Atlanta - GEORGIA
Overview
Awards
Ratings
Example for "Gold" LEEDs Rating
Third Creek Elementary School - Statesville - NORTH CAROLINA
Overview
Ratings
Example for "Platinum" LEEDs Rating
CBF Phillip Merrill Environmental Center - Annapolis - MARYLAND
Overview
Awards
Ratings
Recommendations for Saving Energy
Introduction
U.S Government Recommendations
Recommendations for Automobile
Recommendations for Appliances & Electronics
Recommendations for Heating & Cooling
Recommendations for Insulation & Air Sealing
Recommendations for Lighting & Daylighting
Recommendations from Experts
Recommendations for High Energy Bills
Recommendations for Mold, Mildew, and Damp Basement
Recommendations for Cold Floors in Winter
Recommendations for Drafty Rooms
Recommendations for Dust
Recommendations for Moisture on Windows
Recommendations for Ice Dams
Recommendations for Peeling Paint
Recommendations for Hot or Cold Rooms
Recommendations for Dry Indoor Air in Winter
Smart Energy Equipment
Introduction
Smart Energy Equipment
Washing Machines
Clothes Washers
Recommendations
Dishwashers
Recommendations
Air Conditioning
Room Air Conditioners
Room Air Cleaners
Central Air Conditioners
Recommendations
Heating and Cooling Equipments
Boilers
Air-Source Heat Pumps
Water Coolers
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Refrigerators
Freezers
Recommendations
Home Envelope
Reflective Roof
Windows, Doors, and Skylights
Recommendation
Fans
Ceiling Fans
Ventilating Fans
Home Electronics
Battery Charging Systems
Cordless Phones
Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes
DVD Products
External Power Adapters
Home Audio
TVs
VCRs
Office Equipments
Computers/Notebooks/Tablet PCs
Copiers and Fax Machines
Digital Duplicators
Monitors
Printers, Scanners, and All-in-One Devices
Smart real-time metering
Introduction
Advantages
Smart Metering and Energy
Woodstock Hydro Case Study
Case Study: Smart Grid with Xcel Energy Approach
Overview
Traditional Electric Power Grid
Challenges
What is a Smart Grid?
Driving Forces
Reliable, Efficient and Safe Generation
Decentralized Generation
Flexibility
Technologies
2-way Integrated Communications Technologies
Sensing and Measurement Technologies
Advanced Components
Advanced Control Technologies
Improved Interfaces and Decision Support
Xcel Energy Company Profile
Overview
Xcel Energy Smart Grid Vision
Overview
Smart Grid Capabilities
Customers
Utilities
Smart Grid Consortium.
Accenture
Current Group
GridPoint Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Ventyx.
Market Dynamics
Environment
Energy Security
Customer Choices
Energy Issues
Xcel Energy Approach to Smart Grid
Overview
Phase 1 - Quick-Hit Projects
Overview
Wind Power Storage
Neural Networks
Smart Substation
Smart Distribution Assets
Smart Outage Management
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Consumer Web Portal
Phase 2 - Smart Grid City
Introduction
Why Boulder, Colorado?
Benefits of Smart Grid City
Smart Grid City Expected Time Plan
Funding
Roles of Smart Grid Participants
Accenture
Current Group
GridPoint Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Ventyx.
Phase 3 - Xcel-wide deployment of proven technologies
Programs Under-Development
IntelliGrid
Modern Grid Initiative (MGI)
Grid 2030
GridWise
GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC)
GridWorks
The Future and the Consumer
Market Study
Market Segments and Potential
Introduction
Developed Market
Smart Energy Products Usage and Purchase Factors
Education and Culture
Cost
Usability
Quality
Developing Market
Smart Energy Usage and Purchase Factors
Cost
Quality
Usability
Warranty and Support
Emerging Market
Smart Energy Usage and Purchase Factors.
Trust
Financially-Safe.
Warranty and Support
Smart Energy Competitors
Austin Energy
Overview
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Reputation among Competitors
Serving Our Community
Environmental Initiatives
Renewable Energy Resources
Austin Energy Green Building
Green By Design Workshop
Manage it Green
Solar Loans
Customer Service
Residential Billing Services
Understand Bill
Learn How to Reduce Bills
Automated Meter Installation
Payment
Customer Assistance Program
Awards Received
Environmental Stewardship and Innovation Awards
Superior Publications and Marketing Awards
Education Awards
Customer Service Awards
Safety
Weaknesses
Scalability of Green Renewable Resources
Opportunities
Green Energy Resources
Home Improvement Business
Solar Energy Business
Xcel Energy
Overview
Xcel Energy Smart Grid Vision
Overview
Smart Grid Capabilities
Customers
Utilities
Smart Grid Consortium
Accenture
Current Group
GridPoint Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Ventyx
Market Dynamics
Environment
Energy Security
Customer Choices
Energy Issues
Xcel Energy Approach to Smart Grid
Overview
Phase 1 - Quick-Hit Projects
Overview
Wind Power Storage
Neural Networks
Smart Substation
Smart Distribution Assets
Smart Outage Management
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Consumer Web Portal
Phase 2 - Smart Grid City
Introduction
Why Boulder, Colorado?
Benefits of Smart Grid City
Smart Grid City Expected Time Plan
Funding
Roles of Smart Grid Participants
Accenture
Current Group
GridPoint Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Ventyx
Phase 3 - Xcel-wide deployment of proven technologies
Itron Inc.
Overview
Technology and Products
Electricity Meter Technology
CENTRON Meter
OpenWay® CENTRON® Meter
Meter Data Collection Technology
Radio-Based Endpoints
Handhelds
G5 & G5R
FC200 & FC200SR
Mobile Collection
MC3
Mobile Collector Lite
Fixed Networks
Data Collection Software
Meter Data Management
Meter Data Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
End-user Sales Control and Direction
Resellers
Call Center
Web Services
Employees and Partners
Enhancing Facilities
Partnerships
Partnership with Silver Spring Networks
Partnership with Eka Systems
Partnership with Axway
Knowledge Sharing
Support
Support Services
Online Support Services
Weaknesses
Lack of Some Important Technologies
Opportunities
Business Expansion
Opportunities in Europe
Threats
Other Competitors
Elster Metering
Overview
Products
Energy Metering
Elster Energy Calculators
Compact Meters
M-Com Software
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Partnerships
Partnership with Coronis Systems
Awards
Gold Customer Service Award
Wide Sales Network
Tradeshows
Social Responsibility
Case Studies and White Papers
Mesh Networks and Outage Management
Weaknesses
Lake of Online Services
Opportunities
Enhancing Products
Threats
Other Competitors
Action Talking Products
Overview
Products
Kelvin - Voice Interactive Thermostat
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Employing New Technologies
Weaknesses
Weak Website
Little Products
Lack of Online Services
Weak Distribution Network
Opportunities
Innovating more Products
Threats
Other Competitor
Blue Line Innovations
Overview
Key Executives
Contact Information
Products
PowerCost Monitor
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Partnerships.
Partnership with NSTAR Electric.
Partnership with Elster
Partnership with Newmarket Hydro
Awards
Award for Energy Efficient Technology 2007
Innovation Award from Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Weaknesses
Lack of Online Services
Opportunities
CO2 Emissions Reduction Opportunity
Threats
Other Competitor
Johnson Controls
Overview
History
Key Executives
Directors
Officers
Products Overview
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Construction Services
Enabling Technology
Renewable Energy Solutions
Case Studies
Brands
Enhancing Production Line
Weaknesses
Weak-Coverage with Low Resolution
America Coverage
Europe Coverage
Asia Coverage
Opportunities
Fighting Energy Prices
Natural Energy
Threats
Threats caused by Weak Coverage
Lutron Electronics Company
Introduction
Products & Services
Dimmers
Solina™
Lyneo™
Rania™
Rania IR™
Wiring Accessories | WallPlates
GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi-Scene Preset Dimming Controls
GRAFIK IntegraleTM
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Reputation among Competitors
Certification
Energy Saving
Patents and White Papers
Online Services
Lutron Lighting Energy Analysis
Sales Live Demo
Technical Support
Weakness
Lack of Developers Community
Opportunities
Partnerships for Enhancing Products
Cooperation with Bang & Olufsen
Partnership with AMX
Green Energy Opportunity
Threats
Other Competitors
Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Itron inc. CENTRON meter
Figure 2 - Itron inc. OPENWAY® CENTRON® METER
Figure 3 - Itron inc. G5
Figure 4 - Itron inc. FC200
Figure 5 - MOBILE COLLECTOR LITE
Figure 6 - Elster Energy Calculator
Figure 7 - Elster Compact Meter
Figure 8 - Kelvin Thermostat
Figure 9 - America Coverage
Figure 10 - Europe Coverage
Figure 11 - Asia Coverage
Figure 12 - Lutron Solina™ Dimmer
Figure 13 - Lutron Lyneo™ Dimmer
Figure 14 - Lutron Rania™ Dimmer
Figure 15 - Lutron Rania IR™ Dimmer
Figure 16 - Lutron Wiring Accessories | WallPlates
Figure 17 - Lutron GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi-Scene Preset Dimming Controls
Figure 18 - Lutron GRAFIK IntegraleTM