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Software Features

Data-Driven, Actionable Insights to Improve Utility Demand Side Management (DSM) Programs

Energy Data Management

Upload clean utility billing data to Portfolio Manager with our energy data service

Mass-Scale Building Benchmarking

Add value from public data rather than relying on customer-provided data

Customized Recommendation Engine

Tools for utilities to offer micro-targeted incentives to customers through remote audits

Reduced Costs

Reduce DSM programs costs through cloud-based analytics and a user-friendly dashboard

Increased Uptake

Increased customer program uptake by 2x-5x with cutting edge targeted marketing

Enhanced DSM Savings

Real-time, climate normalized program savings

Our Software and Services

How We Can Help

Res-Intel’s Portfolio Analyst© software tool benchmarks building energy and water usage for millions of buildings. High-users can be micro-targeted with customized conservation and demand response programs. The software’s predictive analytics identify those high-usage residents with the highest probability of participating in the programs.

Software Features
Res-Intel Software Graphical User Interface

Software Features

Res–Intel is designed to provide actionable insights to improve utility profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational effectiveness. Residential Demand Side Management (DSM) programs represent fantastic opportunities for improving customer satisfaction and …

Analytics
With Res-Intel Benchmarking of Single Family Residential Buildings

Analytics

Res–Intel goes beyond predictive analytics by providing customized, specific recommendations that prescribe cost-effective Demand Side Management for each single family residence! Data always speaks and is always predictive. Seigel (2013) …

Case Study

Benchmarking LA County's Energy & Water Use

The images show how Res-Intel can assist with Mass Scale benchmarking of buildings using LA County as an example

Who We Are Working With

Our Partners

Southern California Edison
Golden State Water Company
SoCal Gas
Monte Vista Water District
City of Pomona, California
Energy Star Program
ESRI
Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Softlayer, an IBM Company
IBM Bluemix — Cloud infrastructure, platform services, Watson, & more PaaS solutions

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Who We Are

The team at Residential Energy and Water Intelligence software is committed to providing best-in-class software to increase profits, improve demand side management programs, make people’s lives better, and protect the environment. We believe all this is possible through advanced analytics. We are dedicated to putting our customers and employees first.

Res-Intel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Policy Consultants, LLC, an Oregon based company. Policy Consultants has been involved in the development of decision support software tools for the power sector since 2000, with the creation of the Clean Energy Planning Model© which has been used in the UK and in Oregon state to help stakeholders develop energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs.

The Res–Intel software was developed by Policy Consultants, LLC partly through a grant from the California Energy Commission’s Energy Innovation Small Grant (EISG) Program #57356A11/12.

 

Our Team

Hal T. Nelson

Hal Nelson
Chief Executive Officer | Founder
Dr. Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Administration at  Portland State University. In addition, Dr. Nelson worked as a Research Associate Professor at Claremont Graduate University for 10 years prior to his appointment to PSU. As Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nelson develops practical solutions to complex social, environmental, political, and economic problems. He has developed three decision support tools to help optimize energy sector outcomes. Dr. Nelson has publications appearing in Energy Policy, The Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, Land Use Policy, Journal of Public Policy, The Journal of Policy Studies, The Journal of Environment and Development, The Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, and other peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Nelson holds a PhD in Public Administration and Policy from Portland State University, with an emphasis in international institutions and energy policy.

Sean Bjurstrom

Sean Bjurstrom
Chief Technology Officer | Co-Founder
As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Bjurstrom develops analytical solutions and oversees technological implementation. Prior to joining Res-Intel, Sean worked on the analytical teams at COF Training Services, S. Goner Associates, and Esri. With over five years of experience in analytics, Mr. Bjurstrom has developed various analytical frameworks using spatial techniques and traditional econometrics to blend data from a multitude of sources. Mr. Bjurstrom holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Information Systems, and International Business Administration.

José Bayoán Santiago Calderón

José Bayoán Santiago Calderón
Research Consultant | Data Scientist
As a Research Consultant and Data Scientist, Mr. Calderón assists with analytical modeling and software integration. Prior to joining Res-Intel, Mr. Calderón served in various analytical roles, including a Research Fellow at Michigan State University, and Research Assistant at the Center of Neuroeconomics Studies at the Claremont Graduate University. Mr. Calderón’s academic research interests include computational economics and behavioral economics. Mr. Calderón holds his a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southwestern University, and Master of Arts in Economics from Claremont Graduate University. Mr. Calderon is a current PhD Candidate in Economics at Claremont Graduate University.

Harrison Kingery
Business Development | Project Management
Mr. Kingery leads project management activities in the areas of scope, budget, communications, and scheduling in addition to providing support to the Chief Executive Officer in the area of business development. Mr. Kingery is currently a student at Portland State University pursuing a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management.

Anthony Seto

Anthony Seto
Analytics Intern | GIS Specialist
Mr. Seto uses spatial techniques to help reduce energy costs of local businesses and homes. As an undergraduate student, Mr. Seto was selected as a Hixon Fellow at Harvey Mudd College, where he performs research in environmental sustainability. Mr. Seto expected to complete his Bachelor in Science in Computer Science, with an emphasis in Android App Development in 2019. After completing his degree, he plans on pursuing a career in software engineering.
Sara Kazemian
Data Scientist
As a Data Scientist, Ms. Kazemian assists with analytical modeling and project management. Prior to joining Res-Intel, Ms. Kazemian worked as Dr. Nelson’s research assistant at the Claremont Graduate University. Her research interests include spatial analytics, political methodology, renewable energies, and international development. Ms. Kazemian holds a Bachelors of Arts in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine. She has a Master of Science in Analytical Politics from the Claremont Graduate University and will begin a PhD in Political Science at UC Davis Fall 2017.
Andrew Royal
Data Scientist
As a Data Scientist, Dr. Royal applies insights from psychology and behavioral economics to topics in environmental and energy policy. He has published some of his work in the Journal of Risk and Uncertainty and Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics. He received his PhD in Economics from Claremont Graduate University and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Resources for the Future in Washington, DC.
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