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1 Made by engineers for engineers

2 EasyPower Company Overview Founded in The first power systems analysis package available in the Windows platform, and the only one built from the ground up in Windows, which is apparent from the first test drive. Used by 9 of the top 10 engineering consulting firms in the world (AECOM, URS, Jacobs, Fluor, CH2M HILL, AMEC, TETRA Tech, KBR). Used by 7 of the top 11 companies on Fortune s 2014 US list (ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, GM, GE, Valero Energy, AT&T) and 5 of the top 12 of the Global list (Shell, ExxonMobil, BP, Toyota, Chevron) A growing industry leader in engineering software, engineering services, and training with thousands of domestic & international clients. IEEE/ANSI committee members on staff for Arc Flash/1584. Our power system engineers develop the software and use it in our consulting side of the business. Doubled the number of employees in the past year.

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5 Our install base has traditionally been in North America but we are growing rapidly and in the past year we have added over 30 international resellers to increase our global presence. No Coverage Indirect Coverage Direct Coverage

6 US Audience Arc Flash compliance requirements: OSHA regulates the safety of the workplace in the US. Arc flash is a recognized hazard that can cause serious injury or death. NFPA 70E (CSA Z462 in Canada) outlines the specific practices and standards to be followed in protecting employees from arc flash and other electrical hazards. NFPA 70E requires a risk assessment, meaning that before work can be carried out near energized conductors the following must be done: 1. The hazard must be known. This can only be accomplished with a thorough arc flash hazard analysis. 2. Measures must be taken to reduce risk. The optimization and coordination of upstream breakers is essential and labels must identify the hazard as a function of distance. 3. Appropriate PPE worn when risk can not be reduced through other means. OSHA (29 CFR-1910-S, 1926-V) does not mandate that employers follow NFPA 70E but failure to do so may result in a large fine in the event of an accident if compliance could have prevented it. For companies involved in power generation, transmission, and distribution, compliance to rule is effective July 10, 2014, with the arc-flash specific requirements in effect by April 1, 2015, with assessments complete 4 months earlier.

7 US Audience Arc Flash hazard statistics: A study carried out by the US Department of Labor found that, during a 7-year period, 2,576 US workers died and over 32,000 suffered injuries from electrical shock and burn injuries. 77% of recorded electrical injuries were due to arc flash incidents. Every day, in the US alone, there are 5-10 ten arc flash incidents, with 1-2 being fatal. Medical costs for arc-flash related burns can exceed $4M per person. These types of injuries can cost business as much as $30M in fines, medical costs, litigation, lost business, and equipment costs.

8 US Audience Are you using a consultant today for arc flash studies to mitigate risk? When arc flash guidelines were added to NFPA 70E, much confusion and concern resulted. Many companies chose to outsource their arc flash studies thinking it would reduce their liability. Arc Flash hazard study is only one-third of the compliance requirement. Maintenance of the system and proper training make up the other two-thirds. If you haven t maintained your equipment per the manufacturer s requirements, then consultants may choose not to perform arc flash analysis since the breaker fault times will not be accurate. If they do perform the work, they may have a disclaimer which assumes the equipment has been maintained properly. Field tests have shown that 22% of breakers operate at less than 100% efficiency, and more than 10% don t close at all. If a consultant does the work for you, it will be invalidated the moment you change your first breaker. If you do the work yourself, you can keep the oneline always up-to-date and ensure the safety of your people. As the facility owner you are ultimately responsible for safety.

9 US Audience Are you using a consultant today due to lack of expertise: As the name implies, we are the easiest power systems package to use as measured in time saved, by an independent consultant. We offer regional and on-site training as well as traditional phone, , and web-based tech support with licensed engineers. We offer 1:1 assistance with experienced electrical engineers who use the software every day in our consulting business. The OSHA requirement requires the analysis be updated every 5 years. As the facility owner responsible for the day-to-day operations, you are in the best position to know what has changed to keep your analysis up-to-date. A professional engineering (PE) licenses is not required to perform an arc flash study. An OSHA inspector will ask: Was an arc flash hazard analysis performed? Were flash protection boundaries established? Was equipment labeled properly? EasyPower software will help you answer these questions confidently!

10 EU Audience Arc Flash compliance requirements: European Council Directive 89/656/EEC covers the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the workplace. Arc flash is a recognized hazard that can cause serious injury or death. PPE can only be determined once the risks have been analyzed, and minimized through other means. Use of Work Equipment Directive 2009/104/EC defines the minimum safety requirements for the operation of equipment at work by employees. Arc flash risks due to inadequate equipment design or maintenance would violate the requirement. Council Directive 92/58/EEC requires that proper equipment labeling be in place around potentially dangerous equipment, and that this signage be understood by workers across all EU linguistic and cultural differences. ANSI Z535 would not be adequate in most cases. IEC contains the equivalent of American NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 standards, and is followed throughout Europe and much of the rest of the world. The UK currently requires companies to comply to E.A.W.R. 89 Section 5, which includes the prevention of electrical arc flash incidents. Management that fail to protect workers can be criminally prosecuted for negligent homicide. There are about 1,000 workplace electrical accidents, and 25 deaths are reported annually in the UK alone.

11 EU Audience Using a consultant today to mitigate risk? The legal requirements for arc flash safety are not as clear in Europe, when compared with the United States. However, the legal directives cited earlier make it clear that there already are specific requirements for workplace electrical safety, of which arc flash is the dominant cause of accidents. If equipment hasn t been properly maintained per the manufacturer s guidelines, then consultants may choose not to perform arc flash analysis since the breaker fault times will not be accurate. If they do perform the work, they may have a disclaimer which assumes the equipment has been maintained properly. Field tests have shown that 22% of breakers operate at less than 100% efficiency, and more than 10% don t close at all. If a consultant does the work for you, it will be invalidated the moment you change your first breaker. If you do the work yourself, you can keep the oneline always up-to-date and ensure the safety of your people. As the facility owner you are ultimately responsible for safety.

12 EU Audience Using a consultant today due to lack of expertise: As the name implies, we are the easiest power systems package to use as measured in time saved, by an independent consultant. We offer regional and on-site training as well as traditional phone, , and web-based tech support with licensed engineers. We offer 1:1 assistance with experienced electrical engineers who use the software every day in our consulting business. As the facility owner responsible for the day-to-day operations, you are in the best position to know what has changed to keep your analysis up-to-date.

13 EasyPower Advantages An intuitive, user-friendly interface translates to the shortest learning curve, faster completion of tasks, and increased productivity. To be certain of this, we asked an independent consultant to quantify this for us, which resulted in a 30% savings in time from start to finish in the modeling, analysis, and report generation of multiple facilities. Our automated design tools are the only ones of their kind in the industry. We are building a suite of products that will make the jobs of anyone responsible for your facilities much more efficient: The engineer who ensures the electrical equipment is right for the task. The electrician who installs and works with the equipment. The technician who maintains the equipment to peak performance. The safety engineer who ensures the equipment is documented with safe operating procedures and labeling. The buyer who procures new and replacement equipment. The finance department who track the assets.

14 SmartDesign Radically simplifies the design process: just right-click on an area to design and get automatic calculations of all equipment sizing requirements per the National Electrical Code (NEC). It s like having a professional engineer who has memorized the NEC and all the manufacturers catalogs right on your desktop. Comprehensive, integrated reports provide valuable insight and alerts to problem areas. You can also ensure consistent standards with reusable design sheets set to specific parameters. Series coordinated breakers are selected automatically. Easily set up design templates to match your in-house standards and local code regulations. Get a complete bill of materials including detailed costs with no extra work. Get a whole new level of automation to: Ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system design Radically cut days off the entire design process Stamp out costly mistakes and time-consuming engineering design errors Eliminate the frustrating tedium of tracking and complying with countless NEC regulations and documentation requirements Assure proper equipment sizing and system design Learn code rules and design procedures, quickly becoming a design expert

15 SmartPDC The world s first and only automated PDC program to set devices with one click. In one click, set each breaker or relay for selective coordination or for optimal arc flash protection (instantaneous devices). Set both phase and ground protective devices for series circuits. Verify compliance with NEC and ANSI standards. Intelligent and automatic reporting provides a detailed listing of each protective device, its setting options, and the reasons for adjusting the device to a particular setting. With SmartPDC electrical engineering software, you will get unprecedented automation tools to: Ensure safe, reliable, and consistent system operation Radically shave hours off the entire PDC process Eliminate false tripping and costly shutdowns Stamp out costly mistakes and time-consuming engineering reviews Do away with the frustrating tedium of tracking and complying with countless NEC regulations and ANSI standards Ensure the proper setting of protective devices even by personnel not typically skilled at PDC Learn code rules and setting procedures, quickly becoming a PDC expert

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17 Customer Success Stories Standardized on EasyPower at their sites worldwide because of productivity improvements due to our ability to provide them with a change management tool integrated with our analysis software, that could connect all the various users of a given facility involved in manufacturing line changes.

18 Customer Success Stories The US Air Force standardized on EasyPower because they found they were able to model and maintain 3 bases for the same cost as 1 previously due to the easeof-use and standardized tool set.

19 DEMONSTRATION Simple oneline creation & arc flash analysis/protective device coordination, reports, and label creation SmartPDC SmartDesign Other as appropriate: Power Flow Harmonics Dynamic Stability