Stakeholders and Market Connections
A major element of the Center will be the strong market connection developed for each and every project. A concerted effort will be made to involve a variety of stakeholders in Center planning and on the actual research teams. Technical Staff will also be chosen from these stakeholders including: industry trade associations, researchers, building owners, engineers, and operators, and building equipment manufacturers.
In addition to the broad-based involvement of stakeholders as described above, market connection strategies will include:
- An extensive website and an Internet-based newsletter
- Research reviews and evaluation summaries
- Project brochures and papers summarizing research results for multiple audiences
- Educational material for utility, building associations, and related organizations
- An annual DR research conference
- Semi-annual project briefings for key stakeholders