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                   ENERGY PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND CONTROL




                   ecobee3 Lite Wi-Fi                                      Enphase IQ
                   thermostat                                              Microinverter System


                   Ecobee’s line of energy-saving thermostats and sensors are   Designed for higher-powered modules, the smart grid-
                   designed to keep homeowners up to date on changes in    ready Enphase IQ 6 Micro and Enphase IQ 6+ Micro are built
                   operation as well as changes in the seasons.            on its sixth-generation platform and achieve the highest
                     The company’s latest effort, ecobee3 lite, makes those   efficiency for module-level power electronics, while reducing
                   safeguards available to residential homes. Economically   equipment cost per watt.
                                              priced, the thermostat offers   Part of the
                                              greater control and smarter   company’s Home
                                              features than traditional    Energy Solution with
                                              units. For example, the      IQ, the IQ 6 and IQ 6+
                                              ecobee3 can send alerts to   Micro integrate easily
                                              a smartphone when            with Enphase’s IQ
                                              temperature drops below a    Envoy, IQ Battery, and
                                              certain threshold.           Enlighten monitoring
                                              Conversely, Apple Watch,     and analysis software.
                                              Android or iOS device users   The system supports a
                                              can easily control the device   wide range of
                                              from anywhere.               modules, including
                                                Ecobee3 Lite is            60-cell and 72-cell, and
                                              compatible with most HVAC    various high-power units.
                                              systems, including radiant     PV system installations are quick and easy. The new, lighter-
                   heat units, multistage and dual fuel heat pumps. It also comes   weight Enphase Q (“Quick”) Cable offers a truly plug-and-play
                   with a Power Extender Kit, meaning it’s not dependent on   system, with greater on-site installation flexibility. Like all
                   another device for recharging. Installations are a breeze; most   previous Enphase products, Enphase IQ meets rapid
                   times the system is up and running in about 30 minutes.  shutdown requirements and needs no additional equipment
                     Most importantly for the homeowner, the device can help   to comply.
                   cut heating and cooling costs by about 23 percent annually.   The IQ 6 and IQ 6+ Micro are highly reliable, having fewer
                   Regular updates from ecobee could stretch their power   parts and undergoing more than 1 million hours of testing.
                   dollars even more.                                      Enphase also provides a warranty of up to 25 years.
                                                                           Maintenance costs are lower thanks to remote repair
                                                                           capability. And, remote updates ensure the Enphase IQ
                                                                           system can easily adapt to future requirements.


                                                          Panasonic Intelli-Balance 100 ERV


                                                          Energy recovery and all-climate are terms that are usually not found in the same
                                                          sentence. But Panasonic Eco Solutions North America makes that connection with
                                                          its Intelli-Balance 100 Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). Suitable for use in any
                                                          climate, Intelli-Balance provides truly customizable airflow—balanced, positive or
                                                          negative pressure—at variable speeds from 50 to 100 CFM.
                                                            With a built-in ASHARE 62.2 timing function, the Intelli-Balance 100 helps ensure
                                                          code compliance and energy efficiency in one cost-effective package. The whole-
                                                          house ventilation solution helps a structure meet U.S. green building requirements,
                                                          with minimal impact on the HERS score. It complies with the latest LEED, CALGreen,
                                                          California Title 24, WA Ventilation Code and Energy Star for Homes 3.0 standards.
                                                          The system is Energy Star certified in parts of Canada where guidelines exist, and can
                                                          be connected to existing ductwork or used as a standalone, whole-house ventilation
                                                          solution.
                                                            Intelli-Balance 100 won the Best of IBS Award for Best Energy Efficient Product at
                                                          January’s NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando. Judges reviewed more than
                                                          400 products in nine categories when determining a winner.

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