Establish the feasibility and proof of concept of a networked, affordable environmental sensor for use in commercial buildings, which will enhance energy control and air quality regulation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement under its Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Xmark Labs, LLC. The purpose of this grant is to establish the feasibility and proof of concept of a networked, affordable environmental sensor for use in commercial buildings, which will enhance energy control and air quality regulation. Under the agreement, Xmark Labs will design, build, test, and evaluate a building automation system in Phase I, with expected outcomes of delivering a low-cost sensor product that can be easily installed to help older commercial buildings reduce energy waste and improve air quality and indoor safety. The award period runs from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, and Xmark Labs does not intend to subaward any funds.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to establish the feasibility and proof of concept of a networked, affordable environmental sensor for use in commercial buildings, which will enhance energy control and air quality regulation.

Activities

In phase i, the recipient will design, build, test, and evaluate its building automation system.

Expected outcomes

Sensor design will deliver a low-cost product that can be installed in minutes enabling better outcomes for users, and research will lead to commercialization of systems, which will help older commercial buildings reduce energy waste and improve air quality and indoor safety.

Intended beneficiaries

Building managers and owners, commercial real estate managers, building and HVAC contractors, and HVAC suppliers.

Subrecipient activities

Recipient does not intend to subaward funds.