New Technologies in Load Shaping APPA Customer Connections Conference October 27, 2009

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New Technologies in Load Shaping

APPA Customer Connections Conference

October 27, 2009

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Frontier Introduction

Frontier, in 2001, developed and deployed 1st in nation comprehensive efficiency program online data management and tracking system

Subsequently, all Texas utilities adopted some or all of Frontier’s tracking offerings

Today, Frontier manages systems for 20 electric and gas utilities and two program implementers in Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Illinois

Frontier manages both shared and dedicated hosting solutions for our clients

Why Online Databases?

Online database systems allow utilities to streamline and reduce admin costs.

Online databases simplify M&E, contract management, invoice processing, inspection processes, and reporting.

Facilitate the utility/participant partnership; budgets, milestones, document control, and communications are instantly accessible and managed by all project stakeholders.

Sample Database FeaturesEnsures a complete application before submittal

Qualifies contractors and projects

Facilitates data entry or uploads

Ensures customer and measure eligibility

Accumulates and Validates detailed Installation Data

Performs contractor or customer impact and rebate calculations

Manages inspections

Tracks/monitors milestones and reporting

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Multiple User Role Layers

Ensuring a Complete and Accurate Application

Qualifying Contractors and Projects

Entering or Uploading Project Data

Acquiring/Validating Data

Ensuring Customer Eligibility

Calculating Rebates

Managing Inspections

Milestones and Reporting

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Mission Control Interface

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Q & A Session

Please feel free to ask questions

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Contact Information

Bill Brooks – CEO– bbrooks@frontierassoc.com

Patty Keegan – Manager EnerTrek® Products– pkeegan@frontierassoc.com

Jeff Chien – Senior Software Developer– jchien@frontierassoc.com

Kyle Caffey – Energy Analyst, Helpdesk, Training– kcaffey@frontierassoc.com