“smart-grid technology starts in the home.” understand your energy usage. take control to save...
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“Smart-grid technology starts in the home.”
• Understand your energy usage.
• Take control to save money!
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Home Electricity Usage
Household electronics have doubled in past 30 years.
We want you to be aware of your usage, which could be reduce by as much as 20%.
*DOE suggested in 2005
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2 System Setup
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Video Demo3
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Potential Market
*Pikes Research 2011 *ABI Research 2009
*GreenTechMedia 2011*US Census 2011
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Initial RolloutStarter Kit: Free Web/Mobile App
Add-ons:
+ = $99
$39 $19
6-outletPower strip
*cost to manufacture = $20-30
*cost to manufacture = $15 *cost to manufacture = $5
Outlet-cover
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Competition5
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Initial Market
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
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Funding
Short-term goals:- Build all three of our devices- Continue working on web development (graphics designer needed)- Explore licensing and exclusivity with utility companies (need marketing)
Long-term goals:- Expand to product line of smart outlets for all home appliances- Expand to support online communities that can share, learn and compete
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Short Term Goals9
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Projections10
That’s ~1% of projected units sold just in 2016 (ABI 2009)
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Summary11Our Team: Experienced in building both hardware and software solutions using unique and innovative technologies.
Our Motivation: Help you understand how much electricity your devices are using and help you take control to save money.
Our Product: Affordable and expandable set of outlet-covers and powerstrips that send power usage data to the web and can be remotely turned on and off.
Short Term Goals:1.Boards and devices are designed, we need funding to begin building first versions.2.Website is under construction, need graphics designer.3.Research patent and licensing opportunities.
Long Term Goals:1.Expand to product line of smart outlets for high energy devices (HVAC, washer/dryer, etc.)2.Support online communities that can share, learn and even compete.