Smart Energy Home

Table of Contents

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

Enterprise Edition

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

• 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