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GridPoint, Inc. Intelligent Energy Management

GridPoint, Inc. Intelligent Energy Management. Advanced Demand Management & Supply Optimization Platform Capabilities Brief February 2007. About GridPoint.

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GridPoint, Inc. Intelligent Energy Management

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  1. GridPoint, Inc.Intelligent Energy Management Advanced Demand Management & Supply Optimization Platform Capabilities Brief February 2007

  2. About GridPoint • Deliver a cost-effective and multi-faceted demand and supply management solution for utilities that will benefit the public, the grid, the shareholders and the environment • Partnered with Cogentrix to offer utilities integrated demand management solutions Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  3. To Consumers Clean, maintenance free, instant backup power (8-10hrs) Online energy management services (15-20% savings) Advanced platform to integrate solar PV, wind, or fuel cells To Utilities Virtual peaking power plant Dynamic generation load shaping system Value-added services platform for customers Turn-key grid-friendly solution for up-selling renewable energy systems GridPoint Value Proposition • 12 kWh stored energy • Integrated power electronics • On board computer • Network managed by GridPoint NOC • Online services via GridPoint Central Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  4. Reshaping the Load Duration Curve Hourly MW Load Peaking Power Through Stored Energy Off-Peak System Recharge Utility Controlled Load Reduction Consumer Controlled Conservation And Renewable Energy Integration 1000 4000 5000 6000 2000 3000 7000 8000 Duration: Hours per Year Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  5. Benefits to Utility • Shaving Peak Loads • Each unit can deliver 6 kWh or more through stored energy and load reduction at the point of consumption • Reshaping Generation • Store low-cost off-peak electricity for use during expensive on-peak demand periods • Alternative to T&D Upgrades • Relieves stress within the distribution network by releasing energy at the point of use • Value-Added Platform for Customer Services • Backup power as a service • Detailed electricity consumption information • Utility sponsored online energy conservation program • Integrating Renewable Energy • Utility sponsored integration of distributed renewable energy sources Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  6. Shaving Peak Loads • Each unit can deliver 5 kW or more when applied to residential and light commercial loads • Load reduction • 3 - 5 kW coincident demand direct load control • Customer consented curtailable loads: • HVAC control, water heaters, pool pumps, etc • Peaking power at point of consumption • 2 - 3 kW draw from storage into load or grid backfeed • Variable output rate and duration – 6 kWh nominal availability • Integrated, maintenance-free, high-performance battery system • Reduce systems losses that are inherent in peaking plants • Peak load management • Fast response operating reserve • Scheduled events for day ahead management • Extremely high availability Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  7. Reshaping Generation: On-Peak to Off • Using advanced battery system, GridPoint performs like a highly efficient pumped hydro generation unit • Store low cost, off-peak energy • Base load generation • Wind farms • Deploy stored energy during high cost peak periods • Better round trip efficiency at 70% • No systems losses associated with T&D • Immediate response, better dispatch characteristics • Example • Off-Peak:H/E 0200 – 0500 LMP/system lambda = $25/MWh x 2.25 kWh/hr x 4 hours • Peak:H/E 1600 – 1800 LMP/system lambda = $100/Mwh x 2 kWh/hr x 3 hours • Daily savings: Peak – Off Peak = $.375 per unit deployed GridPoint provides protection from peak load growth Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  8. Cost-Effective Alternative to T&D Upgrades • Through peak load reduction and generation shaping, GridPoint can reduce incremental T&D investment • Peak load growth ratesare pushing distribution circuits into jeopardy with events typically occurring less than 5% of the year • Deploying GridPoint units to 5% of the affected areas can substantially reduce reliability issues within the network while providing other benefits • Outage Recovery Management:stagger reconnecting loads after brief or extended outages Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  9. Adding Value to End Use Consumers • GridPoint enables a utility to offer consumers a variety of value-added services • Backup power: using the stored energy, utilities can sell consumers clean, maintenance free backup power service • Energy management: utilities can offer their customers energy conservation services to reduce electricity cost while fulfilling the utility’s energy shaping requirements • Especially beneficial within TOU pricing schedules • Consumers can expect 10-15% energy cost savings by controlling major consumption items: HVAC, water heaters, pool pumps, etc • Information services: GridPoint can enable the utility the means to provide their customers with detail consumption information • Either through online services or through billing detail • Conservation activities are translated into tangible environmental benefits Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  10. Option: Integrate Customer Owned Renewable Energy Under Utility Control • GridPoint’s “plug-and-play” technology acts as intelligent gateway between the grid and a customer’s renewable energy source • Easily integrate distributed renewable energy into the grid • Controllable by the utility • Ensure quality of power from renewable energy sources • Meet PUC mandates and RPS goals • Accumulate the RECs generated by distributed systems • Use GridPoint to offer customers renewable energy systems or services • Sell or lease renewable energy systems to customers • Increase grid reliability through distributed generation • Use online services to demonstrate aggregate economic and environmental value of renewable systems within service territory • Increase customer loyalty among population with growing concern over energy costs and environmental impact Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  11. How It Works

  12. Utility Controlled Supply and Demand Utility Command Console Monitoring & Conservation Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  13. Integrated Utility Operational Control Utility Command Console Two-Way Communication GridPoint Operations Center Energy Conservation Demand Management Performance Monitoring Load Shaping Optimization Data GridPoint Central Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  14. GridPoint Control Center Application • Integrated with utility operations or as standalone application • Customized to specific utility needs • Provides information prior to, during and after a demand response event Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  15. GridPoint Central • GridPoint Central is the web-based interface for customer controlled conservation and value-added services • Performance monitoring • Simple customer interface to manage circuits for conservation • Online services • Energy/capacity savings • Consumption data • Performance reports • Environmental savings Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  16. Programmatic Offering

  17. Programmatic Offering • Initial 5% penetration into residential & light commercial accounts • Target high-consumption customers or those in transmission-constrained areas • Customers are charged an enhanced-value tariff of $15-25/month • Participants are offered the following value proposition: • Backup power as a service • Substantial energy cost savings through online energy management • Detailed consumption, savings and environmental impact information • Plug-and-play integration platform for renewable energy sources Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

  18. GridPoint Offers a Complete Program • Economic Analysis & Financing • Alternative financial structures, including utility ownership or long-term “PPA”, offered • GridPoint can customize a financing approach to meet your requirements • Project Management • Gridpoint manages the logistics, installation and provisioning of units • Quality assurance and daily management of resources/costs • Marketing & Commercial Rollout • Design and implement targeted marketing programs for the utility to gain customer participation in demand response programs and value-added services • Implementation • Integrate GridPoint functionality with utility’s Control Center, CRM, O&M systems and meter data management systems • Customer Support & Maintenance • GridPoint customer service professionals handle all customer inquiries/support • Remotely monitor every GridPoint unit for optimal performance • Repair and maintain GridPoint units as necessary • Upgrade software as new applications and functionalities are released • GridPoint provides an insurance wrap to protect utility from product liability Copyright 2007 GridPoint, Inc.

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