Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), operated by Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology.  License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use.  PNNL may also be available to licensee(s) to assist in further research and development of the technology under a SPP agreement, ACT agreement, or CRADA agreement.

THE TECHNOLOGY: 

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed innovative solutions for energy efficiency through building and plant optimization and digital zone control. These frameworks allow for peak demand limiting and set-point optimization for HVAC systems specifically and more broadly for intelligent use of energy assets in an apartment including operation and control of lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling devices. The digital infrastructure creates data and connects sensors and energy assets to a central IoT platform (Internet of Things). The IoT platform connects with a cloud platform where all data can be collected for further energy efficiency analysis using AI. When these methods are utilized, there is an estimated 25% savings electrical energy after digitalization along with improving comfort and overall occupant’s experience

For all inquiries, please reference Battelle IPID 31700

NOTE:  THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT.  Any company interested in licensing this technology must respond with a letter of interest (may be submitted by e-mail) no later than thirty (30) days from the publication date of this Notice summarizing the company’s business and technical expertise and motivation for pursuing this opportunity.  Companies deemed appropriate will be provided with further information on the technology.  Such information may require an executed Nondisclosure Agreement.  Respondents wishing to enter into negotiations for a commercial license will be required to submit a business plan for the commercialization of the technology prior to licensee(s) selection and negotiations.  Please send letters of interest to the attention of the POC identified within this Notice, referencing Battelle IPID 31700.