t-mac Technologies Ltd have developed the t-mac, mini t-mac and micro t-mac which are internet facilitated remote energy monitoring and management devices for remote monitoring and recording of critical readings providing real time and historical report on energy consumption and efficiency. These devices can interface with building management systems or with individual HVAC units or complete heating or air conditioning systems as well as integration within smart metering networks. Taking this to the next level involves the development of automated capabilities for electricity networks to shed load in order to manage demand response during critical times. The concept of Automated Demand Response connects utility needs with customer’s resources and is a win-win for both parties. Peak loads can be reduced, grid reliability can be enhanced, the share of renewable generation footprints can be increased, utility operating costs will reduce and customers will be able to reduce costs as well. Meanwhile a comprehensive standard for automated demand response is gaining popularity. Open Automated Demand Response (open ADR) is a family of specifications and standards originally developed by University California Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2007 in the USA and is driving progress in automated demand response arena. Demand Response refers to some smart grid entity intentionally interacting with demand side entities (customers) to influence their consumption of electricity – their lead profiles during selected time periods. t-mac Technologies would consider becoming a systems provider as it has direct links with major customers and has the technological capabilities and hardware in the market to be able to deliver a solution both in the UK and globally in the future.

The whole issue of energy and the need to reduce its consumption is high on the global political agenda and have elevated the emphasis on the energy management services market. Many companies have shown interest in energy efficiency, and energy management as an immediate option to counter the energy crisis. It has been reported that a building energy management system can typically control 60-80% of a building's energy usage. By optimising the system, for example getting it to perform consistently with the way a building is used, significant saving can be made. Therefore, in order to identify what can be achieved, it is important to understand the current situations within a building. i i This Project relates to the development of increased functionality of the t-mac® technology. Currently available t-mac® systems are web based energy monitoring and management systems for remote monitoring and recording of critical readings and providing real-time and historical reports on equipment conditions. The project is aiming to expand the technology (advanced t-mac®) to enable more sophisticated diagnostics through interfacing with all major building management systems. Within this area of the development, intelligence would be incorporated to recognise and map particular building characteristics against air conditioning and boiler specifications in order to identify optimum settings. T-Mac is also planning to develop monitoring and control system technology that 1 1 meets the requirements for the smaller commercial, ; industrial and domestic users. This part of the project would include the design and development of smart meter optical interface to enable non-intrusive meter reading of existing utility meters (such as gas meters) and submitting readings to the suppliers. The company proposes to employ self-powered (based on energy harvesting such as linear motion, pressure light, vibration etc.) wireless technology interface and intelligent sensors for an optimal low cost solution.