Introduction 

IMR is currently involved in researching and developing demonstration solutions to deliver superior comfort control mechanisms and DSU opportunities over cloud services, as part of an EU funded Program ‘iBECOME’ under Grant Agreement number: 894617.

The following anonymous survey is being conducted to ascertain the level of engagement with Comfort Metrics & DSU Services in Manufacturing facilities in Ireland.

Please note the following before completing the survey:

A.    Comfort Metrics refers to the environmental factors which make an area suitable for the activities of the occupants in that area.

B.    Demand Side Units (DSU) refers to voluntary dispatchable loads for reward in agreement with an approved operator.

C.    Any queries relating to this survey can be communicated to john.mullaney@imr.ie
 Please return the survey by Friday, October 9th, 2020

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1. Plastics 

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2. What comfort metrics are routinely controlled in your manufacturing facility. Tick as many as apply:

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3. Are there particular standards or protocols (non-legislative) to which your Organization adheres to in relation to comfort metrics, such as:

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4. How are comfort metrics controlled in your organization:

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5. Have any assessments, economic analyses or projects been carried out at your Organization in relation to the potential impact of comfort metrics on your business:

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6. How would you rate your organizational awareness of DSU programs and opportunities in the Irish market?

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7. Does your Organization have potential dispatchable electrical power loads:

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8. Would your organization considered dispatchable DSU loads in:

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9. What would be a minimum viable DSU load (KW Capacity) for your Organization before it would make business sense to engage:

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10. Is your Organization engaged or interested in funded research programs related to comfort metrics or DSU opportunities in manufacturing facilities?

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