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#1 - Posted 23 April 2009, 1:23 AM
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Energy Savings Solution business
Hi all,

I work for a company that has a technology that save energy in Air Condition and refrigeration. Since i'm the only spanish speaker and Dominican native i told my boss that DR was a great busines spot for what we do because of energy cost being high and "return of investment" ROI would be low. I know we hav apagones and thats not really an issue since is about the same price wether you run a generator or local electricity we will produce saving anywhere from 10 to 20 percent Kilowatts reductions and all this is guarantee. Florida State University has just finished the 1 yrs test with results of 14 percent savings in KW. Energy reduction varies from case to case but is always around 10 to 20 percent. My question is does any of you guys know of a good sales guy in the island. by the way i'm willing to travel there for training if necesary is very simple process and we have completed almost 30,000 installs on this product world wide from Australia to China to USA and the caribbean. I know energy cost in DR is up there and our opportunity in the island is huge but i have yet to tap into this market. If i find the right person i'm willing to travel and stay ther for as long as needed for training purpose. What do you guys think i need to be aware of as far as bringing the equipment into the island. by the way is small microprocessors and stuff like that not anything bigger than a 12x12x20 inches box.
Edited on 4/23/2009 1:26 AM by Belly.
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#2 - Posted 23 April 2009, 7:51 PM
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Check Out Demand First
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Belly previously said:

... same price wether you run a generator or local electricity

Although fuel price came down quite a lot electricity from the grid is still cheaper as many people do not pay for it.
Others (even businesses) pay some "macuteo" to the power guy to bypass the meter or have it altered.

Quote:
Belly previously said:
....saving anywhere from 10 to 20 percent Kilowatts reductions and all this is guarantee

Actually meters count kWh and only fewer kWh's (kilowatthours) will result in savings.
How can kW's be reduced?

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Belly previously said:
__bringing the equipment into the island. by the way is small microprocessors and stuff like that not anything bigger than a 12x12x20 inches box.

I'd try it with a few units first.
Those could be shipped with any of the mailing servces (eps, mbe, etc).
They do all the customs clearings and stuff valued under 200 $ is free of duties.

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#3 - Posted 23 April 2009, 8:02 PM
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RE: Check Out Demand First
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mountainfrog previously said:

Quote:
Belly previously said:

... same price wether you run a generator or local electricity

Although fuel price came down quite a lot electricity from the grid is still cheaper as many people do not pay for it.
Others (even businesses) pay some "macuteo" to the power guy to bypass the meter or have it altered.

I say: We do logging to verify the reduction of KWH and our savings are based on promise that we deliver and if we can';t acomplish this we will simply leave and you won't owe us a dime. Our equipment is mostly toward big hotel and bussines which all pay the electric bill. This something that benefits both the power company and our customers.

Quote:
Belly previously said:
....saving anywhere from 10 to 20 percent Kilowatts reductions and all this is guarantee

Actually meters count kWh and only fewer kWh's (kilowatthours) will result in savings.
How can kW's be reduced?

I say: I mean KWH

Quote:
Belly previously said:
__bringing the equipment into the island. by the way is small microprocessors and stuff like that not anything bigger than a 12x12x20 inches box.

I'd try it with a few units first.
Those could be shipped with any of the mailing servces (eps, mbe, etc).
They do all the customs clearings and stuff valued under 200 $ is free of duties.

m'frog

I say: do you know the percentage of the price if is over the $200 dollar mark?


Edited on 4/23/2009 8:03 PM by Belly.
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#4 - Posted 23 April 2009, 8:11 PM
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Customs Gamble
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do you know the percentage of the price if is over the $200 dollar mark?

This would depend on the type of merchandise as goods have different percentages.
You might want to employ an agent as some have good connections and also should be able to inquire the costs before the importing is done (which does not necessarily mean that you're not up for surprises in the end).

This may also help:
http://www.dga.gov.do/dgagov.net/

m'frog


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#5 - Posted 25 April 2009, 12:22 PM
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RE: Customs Gamble
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mountainfrog previously said:

Quote:
Belly previously said:

do you know the percentage of the price if is over the $200 dollar mark?

This would depend on the type of merchandise as goods have different percentages.
You might want to employ an agent as some have good connections and also should be able to inquire the costs before the importing is done (which does not necessarily mean that you're not up for surprises in the end).

This may also help:
http://www.dga.gov.do/dgagov.net/

m'frog





Thank you once again for the information provided.
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#6 - Posted 28 July 2009, 6:36 PM
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RE: Energy Savings Solution business
Quote:
Belly previously said:

Hi all,

I work for a company that has a technology that save energy in Air Condition and refrigeration. Since i'm the only spanish speaker and Dominican native i told my boss that DR was a great busines spot for what we do because of energy cost being high and "return of investment" ROI would be low. I know we hav apagones and thats not really an issue since is about the same price wether you run a generator or local electricity we will produce saving anywhere from 10 to 20 percent Kilowatts reductions and all this is guarantee. Florida State University has just finished the 1 yrs test with results of 14 percent savings in KW. Energy reduction varies from case to case but is always around 10 to 20 percent. My question is does any of you guys know of a good sales guy in the island. by the way i'm willing to travel there for training if necesary is very simple process and we have completed almost 30,000 installs on this product world wide from Australia to China to USA and the caribbean. I know energy cost in DR is up there and our opportunity in the island is huge but i have yet to tap into this market. If i find the right person i'm willing to travel and stay ther for as long as needed for training purpose. What do you guys think i need to be aware of as far as bringing the equipment into the island. by the way is small microprocessors and stuff like that not anything bigger than a 12x12x20 inches box.


I currently run a import/export company in the U.S.. I have a base company in the Dominican Republic, we just opened up (2) additional locations. Send me a PM, so we can talk more about this. I may can help you tremendously.
Edited on 7/28/2009 6:36 PM by brasilenos4ever.
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#7 - Posted 28 July 2009, 10:57 PM
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RE: Energy Savings Solution business
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Quote:
Belly previously said:

Hi all,

I work for a company that has a technology that save energy in Air Condition and refrigeration. Since i'm the only spanish speaker and Dominican native i told my boss that DR was a great busines spot for what we do because of energy cost being high and "return of investment" ROI would be low. I know we hav apagones and thats not really an issue since is about the same price wether you run a generator or local electricity we will produce saving anywhere from 10 to 20 percent Kilowatts reductions and all this is guarantee. Florida State University has just finished the 1 yrs test with results of 14 percent savings in KW. Energy reduction varies from case to case but is always around 10 to 20 percent. My question is does any of you guys know of a good sales guy in the island. by the way i'm willing to travel there for training if necesary is very simple process and we have completed almost 30,000 installs on this product world wide from Australia to China to USA and the caribbean. I know energy cost in DR is up there and our opportunity in the island is huge but i have yet to tap into this market. If i find the right person i'm willing to travel and stay ther for as long as needed for training purpose. What do you guys think i need to be aware of as far as bringing the equipment into the island. by the way is small microprocessors and stuff like that not anything bigger than a 12x12x20 inches box.


I currently run a import/export company in the U.S.. I have a base company in the Dominican Republic, we just opened up (2) additional locations. Send me a PM, so we can talk more about this. I may can help you tremendously.


You may can help him?
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