1. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 Insert image here An Economic Analysis Development Framework for Distributed Resources Aaron F. Snyder Utility Business Solutions March 13, 2002

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3. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 3 - Introduction Problem Statement Is DR an attractive financial alternative to my current grid connection? Traditional Analysis Tools Lack Solution Capability at High Level Too much data required for technical calculation No limited data set common in packages to perform financial calculation Package focused on single DR solution or solution approach Can COTS solution run on my computer platform?

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5. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 5 - Software Framework Standard Office Application (Excel) leads to Ease-of- Use Development Language (VBA) leads to stand-alone migration path Flexibility in time-series data manipulation (15-min to 1 year) Cookie-cutter solution for other time-series intervals User interface based on commonly accepted graphic components (push-buttons, dialog boxes, check boxes, etc.) Ease of deployment across business network

6. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 6 - Software Framework Dual-Path Data Approach Load Profile No Load Profile Data Sets Existing Service Dist. Res.

7. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 7 - Software Framework Common Data Path Virtual Utility Finance Solutions Output Screen Solution with Existing Service Solution with Dist. Res. Rate Update Wizard Rate-Tier Input Average Rate Input

8. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 8 - Software Framework Detailed Reports Summary Report of Key Financial Factors Detailed Financials by Time Period Detailed Graphs Electrical Energy Heat Energy Database Provisions DR Rate Sheets Common Data Structure

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10. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 10 - Application Key parameters 1900kW Load 1700kW Utility Connection 23kW CHP DR Yearly Load Profile Available (15-minute intervals) Cost Energy

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17. © ABB Inc. - USETI All Rights Reserved 10/17/2015 - 17 - Conclusions Development Achievements Minimal data set for each type of distributed resource required Visual Basic for Applications code allows for future portability to complied stand-alone application Intuitive user interface requires minimal training Solution details minimal yet optimal Software architecture allows for scalable solution Financial Analysis Tool Complimentary to Technical Analysis Tool Solution Deployable on Common Computing Platform with Minimal Hardware Requirements