Innovations in Efficiency Accessing the Power of the Cloud to Drive Outdoor Water Savings

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1 Innovations in Efficiency Accessing the Power of the Cloud to Drive Outdoor Water Savings April 18, 2017 Outdoor Water Savings 1

2 Welcome Webinar will be 60 minutes in length with time for questions. Audio is through your telephone or computer microphone & speakers. The webinar phone line will be muted during the presentation because we are recording. Questions can be typed in throughout the webinar and will be answered at the end by the speakers Copyright AWE. All Rights Reserved Let s Focus on Outdoor Efficiency Our Strategic Vision: Homeowners and businesses are smart water users, empowered by awareness of the value of water, real time information that keeps them informed, and technologies that help them save indoors and outdoors. We have made great strides in indoor water efficiency over the years Outdoor Water Savings 2

3 Let s Focus on Outdoor Efficiency Outdoor water use still poorly understood & ripe for innovation & improvement at the consumer, landscape contractor & landscape designer levels Smart management means reducing wasted water on all landscape types by improving irrigation efficiency of all in ground systems Conducting the Needed Research Phase 1: Research compiled to date and identified gaps Phase 2: Conducting new studies to produce actionable information on water savings 2017 Studies: Landscape Transformation Impact of Drought Restrictions Peak Reduction Study Outdoor Water Savings 3

4 Purpose of This Webinar Innovations in Efficiency Showcase Series highlights the work of AWE members in new trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches that are changing the field of water management Much like indoor, irrigation industry is rapidly evolving with a focus on data and user access New technologies are leveraging cloud based platforms to give end users more control and achieve savings AWE business members at the forefront of this technology development AWE Partners in Outdoor Efficiency Outdoor Water Savings 4

5 Today s Speakers Luke Timmons, Product Manager, Rain Bird Corporation Brian Ewing, VP of Sales, Rachio Clay Kraus, Dir. Of Market Development, Rachio Innovations in Efficiency Generating Outdoor Water Savings via the Cloud Luke Timmons, Product Manager, Rain Bird Corporation Outdoor Water Savings 5

6 Water Environment California California Grabs the Attention Outdoor Water Savings 6

7 Drought Challenges Around the World South Africa Outdoor Water Savings 7

8 Why is the landscape irrigation industry often characterized by these images? Irrigation: Often Overlooked Outdoor Water Savings 8

9 Water Management Water Management Outdoor Water Savings 9

10 Water Management Irrigation: Often Overlooked Outdoor Water Savings 10

11 Irrigation: Often Overlooked Cloud-Based Water Management Cellular, Ethernet, WiFi Secondary: 900MHz Radio, PE-Cable (daisy-chain) Outdoor Water Savings 11

12 Cloud-Based Water Management IQ Direct Satellite Controller IQ Server Satellite Controller IQ Direct Satellite Controller >> Reduce or eliminate recurring fees << Cloud-Based Water Management Agriculture Outdoor Water Savings 12

13 Secure Cloud-Based Solutions Real World 2 Wire Troubleshooting Examples Outdoor Water Savings 13

14 Verifying Actual Flow Cloud-Based Water Management How can you be sure your sensors are working? Outdoor Water Savings 14

15 Turning off a group of controllers Real World Meaningful Reporting Examples Flow Log Graph: Forecast vs. Actual Flow Outdoor Water Savings 15

16 Meaningful Reporting Flow Log Graph: Alarm Only Mode Cloud-Based Water Management Outdoor Water Savings 16

17 App-Driven Water Management NEW What about the future? Outdoor Water Savings 17

18 Thank You Luke Timmons Product Manager Rain Bird Corporation Innovations in Efficiency Brian Ewing, VP of Sales, Rachio Clay Kraus, Dir. Of Market Development, Rachio Outdoor Water Savings 18

19 CUSTOMERS ARE CONNECTED TO CUSTOMERS ARE CONNECTED TO AND SERVICED BY THEIR AND SERVICED BY THEIR FAVORITE FAVORITE DIGITAL PRODUCTS. DIGITAL PRODUCTS Rachio, Inc. Smart Home Growth 5.82% installed base, expected to rise to 18.62% in 2020 Increased consumer need for convenience, safety and security Voice integration driving the category; expected 33mm voice-first assistants (e.g. Amazon Echo) activated by yearend Rachio, Inc. Outdoor Water Savings 19

20 Water Conservation 9 billion gallons daily of residential outdoor use in the US Up to 50% of irrigation water wasted due to inefficient methods Of individual devices in the home managing water, irrigation controller controls the most, and yet homeowners understand it least Rachio, Inc. Rachio Overview Founded in 2012 with passion for saving water Based in Colorado and Manufactured in Colorado Launched first sprinkler controller, Iro, in May 2014 Launched Generation 2 Controller in March 2016 Retail and Pro Presence: Amazon, Home Depot, Ewing Irrigation, etc. Outdoor Water Savings 20

21 2017 Rachio, Inc. Easy Installation and Setup Replace almost any traditional controller. Swap out almost any traditional controller in under 30 minutes. No special tools required. Wi-Fi enabled. Connects directly to residential Wi-Fi. Manual controls and indicator lights on controller if needed. Set up right the first time. Step-by-step process, including your plant & soil types, to get a tailored watering schedule Rachio, Inc Rachio, Inc. Makes Watering Easier Weather intelligence. Waters automatically based on past/present/ future weather plus seasonal adjustments. Rain delay. Automatically skips watering due to rain. Remote control of your system. Start, stop and adjust your sprinklers right from your phone Rachio, Inc. Outdoor Water Savings 21

22 2017 Rachio, Inc. Proven Water and Money Savings Alerts and reports on water usage. Know how much water you re using in your yard. Best-in-class testing & certification. Rachio has been SWAT tested and awarded EPA WaterSense certification Rachio, Inc Rachio, Inc. User Experience An engaged user. Average user opens the app over 70 times annually. Constantly improving. Over 25 major software updates since inception (Version 2.8). Making the homeowner excited about irrigation. open rate for product updates exceeding 60% Rachio, Inc. Outdoor Water Savings 22

23 Plays well with others. Alexa, turn on the sprinklers. Rachio is proven 100% of those who purchased controller would refer it to a friend. 95% of reviews are 5 star. 5% of reviews are 4 star. 4.9 / 5 Overall Rating 2016 Rachio, Inc. Outdoor Water Savings 23

24 Pilots and Research Pilots and Research Peter Mayer, P.E., WaterDM // Alliance for Water Efficiency: Explores the viability of peak water demand reduction through remote control of irrigation systems. Stanford GSB // California Data Collaborative: Research focused on evaluating rebate alternatives and price elasticity of smart controllers, as well as the efficacy of various marketing messages. Also looks at water savings realized from the controller. City of Plano: Pilot study focused on understanding irrigation habits, and homeowner interaction with irrigation controllers Rachio, Inc. BORN IN THE DIGITAL ERA Founded by software engineers. As the creators of the category, we re constantly innovating, not playing catch up Rachio, Inc. Outdoor Water Savings 24

25 Thank You Brian Ewing VP of Sales Clay Kraus Director, Market Dev Rachio, Inc. In closing Many thanks for joining us! Questions? A PDF and a link for this recorded webinar will be available in a few days. Additional questions? Send to Liam at liam@a4we.org Don t miss these webinars: 1. May 2: Commercial Kitchens Water Use Efficiency and Best Practices 2. May 23: Exemplary Programs Webinar: New Utility Business Models 3. June 7: Net Blue: Water Neutral Growth Ordinance 4. June 20: EPA/AWE/ IA Webinar: WaterSense and SWAT What s the Difference? Outdoor Water Savings 25

26 Thank You for attending the webinar! Outdoor Water Savings 26