Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to identify what building owners, consulting engineers and HVAC manufacturers are currently thinking about the smart grid, i.e., how they perceive and prioritize benefits, barriers and motivations for smart grid investments in building systems. A qualitative research study comprised of thirty 30-minute interviews was administered over the telephone to a nationally distributed sample set of 10 building owners, 10 consulting engineers and 10 product manufacturers. This data set provides a benchmark of the breadth, depth and conviction of early smart grid barriers, benefits and motivators.
This information was submitted by Jeremy Laundergan, Director, Utility Services Consulting, EnerNex, jlaundergan@enernex.com on 07/26/2011.
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