9/8/2010
NAED Selects ecoInsight to Deliver Energy Audit Software Solution
New software will increase distributor sales and reduce time
needed to develop a comprehensive customer proposal
ST. LOUIS and ATLANTA… The National Association of Electrical Distributors
(NAED) today announced the selection of ecoInsight, Inc. to deliver a
comprehensive audit solution to NAED members. NAED’s Energy Audit Solution
powered by ecoInsight will enable NAED distributors to audit a customer’s
energy usage; demonstrate the energy and cost savings of installing energy
efficient equipment; and provide project-wide financial analysis including
payback, return on investment, and cost of waiting.
The goal of the energy audit software initiative is to increase distributor
sales and reduce the time it takes to develop a comprehensive customer proposal
including energy and cost savings information. NAED’s Energy Audit Solution
powered by ecoInsight is expected to reduce the time needed to conduct an audit
by 20-30% and also provide a competitive advantage for NAED’s member
organizations.
“Energy efficiency is a bright spot in our dismal economy. Many people are
trying to enter what should be our market, it’s up to us to win or lose. This
software will ensure distributors’ success,” said Thomas Naber, NAED president
and CEO. “First, it is a comprehensive sales tool that, when finished, will
provide a total energy audit that includes all the energy efficiency products a
distributor sells, not just one segment or another. Second, and most
importantly, it will allow distributors to provide contractors, building
owners, end users, and even CFOs with a comprehensive and flexible financial
analysis that includes energy savings, the value of building upgrades,
sustainability metrics, the cost of waiting on upgrades, and much more. This is
really going to give our members a strategic advantage in this market.”
NAED’s Energy Audit Solution powered by ecoInsight will simplify the audit
process. Users will even be able to electronically record information on a
tablet PC or mobile device while walking through a building. Once an audit is
complete, the user can model lighting and electrical system upgrade scenarios
to determine how these changes alter the building’s energy performance and
operational costs. The scenarios are developed using the product catalog for
that particular distributor organization and can be easily tailored to meet a
customer’s individual needs. Once the analysis is complete, the distributor can
deliver a professional proposal with graphs and charts that clearly demonstrate
the projected return on investment, as well as the cost of choosing to do
nothing.
“We are excited to be working with NAED and the Energy Audit Software Task
Force on this very important initiative,” said Sean McCloskey, CEO, ecoInsight.
“We are committed to providing NAED member companies with a flexible and
easy-to-use platform that drives productivity and revenue.”
Dickman Supply, Inc. Vice President Sales and Engineering Doug Borchers adds,
“Distributors are at a very exciting place. Energy efficiency initiatives
represent a significant amount of spending across many industries. Electrical
distributors are uniquely positioned and qualified to become strategic advisors
to their clients and add significant value in energy efficiency projects.
NAED’s Energy Audit Solution powered by ecoInsight is a critical component in
delivering that value.”
ecoInsight and the NAED Energy Audit Task Force are working closely together to
configure the ecoInsight solution to meet the task force’s requirements. The
first phase of the solution “Lamps, Ballasts, Fixtures & Basic Lighting
Controls” is expected to be available to NAED member companies fourth quarter
2010. To schedule a demonstration of the ecoInsight software or to learn more,
please visit http://www.ecoinsight.com/naedpreview.
About NAED
NAED is the trade association for the $70+ billion electrical distribution
industry. Through networking, education, research, and benchmarking, NAED helps
electrical distributors increase profitability and improve the channel. NAED’s
membership operates in approximately 4,400 locations internationally.
About ecoInsight
Combining software and data expertise with industry knowledge, ecoInsight, Inc.
has developed a high performance building platform that ensures energy
efficiency, occupant comfort and financial performance. The on-demand platform
drives higher performance through data analysis, process enforcement and
financially-driven decisions. For more information, visit: http://www.ecoinsight.com.
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