Christopher Spain Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. Opportunity Green Sustainable City Clean Technology Nov. 7, 2009
HydroPoint Data Systems Who We Are Smart Water Management company Over 19,500 subscribers in our network The most powerful green initiative with the fastest payback In 2009 alone our current subscribers will save:  11.3 billion gallons of water  45 million kilowatt hours 1   60 million pounds of CO 2 2 > $75 million in expenses 1.  4 watts to 1 gallon water saved: EPA  2.  1.34 pounds of CO2 are emitted with the production of every kilowatt hour of power: DOE
Green-Minded Companies
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
K-12 and Higher Education
Water Agencies
Cities and Municipalities
Conserves water  Saves energy Reduces carbon footprint  Eliminates runoff pollution LEED™ points Complies with existing and emerging  regulatory requirements HydroPoint Business Overview:  The Clean Tech Initiative with The Fastest Payback 1-3 yrs 1-3 yrs 7-10 yrs 4 yrs Green Initiative ROI: Solar Roof Panels Low Flow Toilets Lighting Retrofits WeatherTRAK
Outdoor Water Management Landscape is an important part of property valuation 58% of Urban Water goes to landscapes Landscape irrigation is  un-managed 30-300% water waste is occurring Unleashing destruction: “hidden” ongoing costs to property 5-10x water waste costs $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Overview Smart Controller HydroPoint Climate Center Weather Stations Central Internet Management Scheduling Engine Micro-manages each property based upon weather conditions, soil type Collects data from over 40,000 stations ET Everywhere: analyzes  ET data Smart Water Network: Always-on, continuous monitoring
The Proven Leader  EPA Study: 91% runoff reduction  LADWP – 95% savings of potential water waste Irvine Study: 20% savings, 97% customer satisfaction  Santa Barbara – 26%-59% savings Colorado State – Crop coefficient study Bend, Oregon – 41% savings in city landscapes University of Nevada, Reno – 27% savings compared to contractor University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 22% savings  Utah Dept. of Water – 14%-82% savings University of Arizona – 25% savings to date University of Florida – ET Everywhere within 2% over 1-year period
Energy Services Company  City-Wide Deployment RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTION City wanted more Energy Conservation Measures than could be reasonably cost justified Key upgrades to lighting and mechanical infrastructure could not be included  ESCO needed to find project with fast high-value payback Deployed 44 WeatherTRAK controllers to parks, baseball fields and City buildings Achieved central control via wireless Internet with no phone lines, RF networks or repeaters Installed master valves, flow sensors and rain sensors ESCO was able to expand scope of Phase II project Installation completed summer 2008 Annual water savings = 40%
RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTION AIRPORT San Diego, California First impression of San Diego for >18.3 million passengers annually Severe water supply problems in region; rising rates Excess irrigation runoff responsible for hardscape damage; repaving & restriping costs were over-budget 13 WeatherTRAK controllers deliver central control via wireless Internet Irrigation system flaws were identified and repaired Before WeatherTRAK implementation, airport used 264,000 gallons daily for irrigation After WeatherTRAK implementation, usage steadily decreasing to 139,000 gallons daily 4-month water savings = 47%
Real World Savings 47% Savings
MUNICIPALITY County of LA Department of Parks and Recreation RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTION Projected water savings = 37% Reduced runoff protects local environments Estimated payback period = 3 years (based on water savings  alone; labor savings and avoided damages further reduce payback  period) Identify and repair leaks and other irrigation system inefficiencies Implement 132 WeatherTRAK smart controllers at 7 of the largest LA County parks Water shortages, spiking water rates and aging irrigation infrastructure challenge the department to maintain healthy parks  Establish positive example of water stewardship for community Tight budget permits zero margin for error; a proven technology is required
Complete Water Management 360º Water Management

Chris Spain, Chairman, Hydropoint, at Opportunity Green Business Conference 2009

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    Christopher Spain Chairmanand Chief Strategy Officer HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. Opportunity Green Sustainable City Clean Technology Nov. 7, 2009
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    HydroPoint Data SystemsWho We Are Smart Water Management company Over 19,500 subscribers in our network The most powerful green initiative with the fastest payback In 2009 alone our current subscribers will save: 11.3 billion gallons of water 45 million kilowatt hours 1 60 million pounds of CO 2 2 > $75 million in expenses 1. 4 watts to 1 gallon water saved: EPA 2. 1.34 pounds of CO2 are emitted with the production of every kilowatt hour of power: DOE
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    K-12 and HigherEducation
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    Conserves water Saves energy Reduces carbon footprint Eliminates runoff pollution LEED™ points Complies with existing and emerging regulatory requirements HydroPoint Business Overview: The Clean Tech Initiative with The Fastest Payback 1-3 yrs 1-3 yrs 7-10 yrs 4 yrs Green Initiative ROI: Solar Roof Panels Low Flow Toilets Lighting Retrofits WeatherTRAK
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    Outdoor Water ManagementLandscape is an important part of property valuation 58% of Urban Water goes to landscapes Landscape irrigation is un-managed 30-300% water waste is occurring Unleashing destruction: “hidden” ongoing costs to property 5-10x water waste costs $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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    Overview Smart ControllerHydroPoint Climate Center Weather Stations Central Internet Management Scheduling Engine Micro-manages each property based upon weather conditions, soil type Collects data from over 40,000 stations ET Everywhere: analyzes ET data Smart Water Network: Always-on, continuous monitoring
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    The Proven Leader EPA Study: 91% runoff reduction LADWP – 95% savings of potential water waste Irvine Study: 20% savings, 97% customer satisfaction Santa Barbara – 26%-59% savings Colorado State – Crop coefficient study Bend, Oregon – 41% savings in city landscapes University of Nevada, Reno – 27% savings compared to contractor University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 22% savings Utah Dept. of Water – 14%-82% savings University of Arizona – 25% savings to date University of Florida – ET Everywhere within 2% over 1-year period
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    Energy Services Company City-Wide Deployment RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTION City wanted more Energy Conservation Measures than could be reasonably cost justified Key upgrades to lighting and mechanical infrastructure could not be included ESCO needed to find project with fast high-value payback Deployed 44 WeatherTRAK controllers to parks, baseball fields and City buildings Achieved central control via wireless Internet with no phone lines, RF networks or repeaters Installed master valves, flow sensors and rain sensors ESCO was able to expand scope of Phase II project Installation completed summer 2008 Annual water savings = 40%
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    RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTIONAIRPORT San Diego, California First impression of San Diego for >18.3 million passengers annually Severe water supply problems in region; rising rates Excess irrigation runoff responsible for hardscape damage; repaving & restriping costs were over-budget 13 WeatherTRAK controllers deliver central control via wireless Internet Irrigation system flaws were identified and repaired Before WeatherTRAK implementation, airport used 264,000 gallons daily for irrigation After WeatherTRAK implementation, usage steadily decreasing to 139,000 gallons daily 4-month water savings = 47%
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    Real World Savings47% Savings
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    MUNICIPALITY County ofLA Department of Parks and Recreation RESULTS CHALLENGE SOLUTION Projected water savings = 37% Reduced runoff protects local environments Estimated payback period = 3 years (based on water savings alone; labor savings and avoided damages further reduce payback period) Identify and repair leaks and other irrigation system inefficiencies Implement 132 WeatherTRAK smart controllers at 7 of the largest LA County parks Water shortages, spiking water rates and aging irrigation infrastructure challenge the department to maintain healthy parks Establish positive example of water stewardship for community Tight budget permits zero margin for error; a proven technology is required
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    Complete Water Management360º Water Management