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Netra Shetty
OPOWER is a privately held software-as-a-service company that partners with utility providers to promote energy efficiency. Through contracts with 52 utility companies in 22 states, OPOWER's software creates individualized Home Energy Reports for utility customers that analyze their energy usage and offer recommendations on how to save energy and money by making small changes to their energy consumption. The average customer receiving OPOWER reports has cut energy usage by more than 2.5 percent.[1]
OPOWER's energy reports currently reach 2 million homes, and the company expects to quadruple that number in 2011.[2] The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy concluded in a June 2010 report[3] that customer-feedback programs, like OPOWER's, could boost energy security, help the environment and save consumers money. "[F]eedback is proving a critical first step in engaging and empowering consumers to thoug
Emaar Properties, the world’s largest real estate company, is the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City. It will be located in the north of Jeddah with an investment of US $26.6 billion. There are 6 major components to the city:
• Industrial district • Waterside resort (a mix of waterfront hotels and boutiques) • Financial island • Three residential districts • Education zone (universities, schools and R&D centers) • Millennium seaport
King Abdullah Economic City has also announced plans to build Saudi Arabia’s 5th international airport in Rabigh. This new airport will serve the economic city and nearby areas. It is expected to increase the investment projects in the city to U.S. $53.3 billion instead of the previously estimated U.S. $26.6 billion.
Market Entry
Trade Regulations: There are no significant trade regulations to the participation in the aviation expansion projects. The American companies will have the opportunity to obtain a joint venture agreement with the selected consortium to work as sub-contractors Duty Rates: There are no quotas on the importation of aviation equipment and related accessories. The Saudi government applies a 5% duty on imported equipment. U.S firms wishing to set up an agency contract in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to contact the offices of the Commercial Service at Riyadh, Jeddah or Dhahran, or any of the Export Assistance Centers in the U.S. Moreover, U.S companies are encouraged to obtain legal counsel when drawing up their agency/distributorship agreements. Please note that government offices are closed on Thursday and Friday. Most private sector firms do not open Thursday afternoon and on Friday. Arabic is the official language in Saudi Arabia, while English is the official business language.
The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.
The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Major Markets, Globalisation & Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The Globalisation & Trade section provides a discussion of the level of globalization and the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.
The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry. It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks and Barriers to Entry. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry. The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry.
The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.
The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index and Investment Requirements. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry.
OPOWER's energy reports currently reach 2 million homes, and the company expects to quadruple that number in 2011.[2] The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy concluded in a June 2010 report[3] that customer-feedback programs, like OPOWER's, could boost energy security, help the environment and save consumers money. "[F]eedback is proving a critical first step in engaging and empowering consumers to thoug
Emaar Properties, the world’s largest real estate company, is the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City. It will be located in the north of Jeddah with an investment of US $26.6 billion. There are 6 major components to the city:
• Industrial district • Waterside resort (a mix of waterfront hotels and boutiques) • Financial island • Three residential districts • Education zone (universities, schools and R&D centers) • Millennium seaport
King Abdullah Economic City has also announced plans to build Saudi Arabia’s 5th international airport in Rabigh. This new airport will serve the economic city and nearby areas. It is expected to increase the investment projects in the city to U.S. $53.3 billion instead of the previously estimated U.S. $26.6 billion.
Market Entry
Trade Regulations: There are no significant trade regulations to the participation in the aviation expansion projects. The American companies will have the opportunity to obtain a joint venture agreement with the selected consortium to work as sub-contractors Duty Rates: There are no quotas on the importation of aviation equipment and related accessories. The Saudi government applies a 5% duty on imported equipment. U.S firms wishing to set up an agency contract in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to contact the offices of the Commercial Service at Riyadh, Jeddah or Dhahran, or any of the Export Assistance Centers in the U.S. Moreover, U.S companies are encouraged to obtain legal counsel when drawing up their agency/distributorship agreements. Please note that government offices are closed on Thursday and Friday. Most private sector firms do not open Thursday afternoon and on Friday. Arabic is the official language in Saudi Arabia, while English is the official business language.
The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.
The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Major Markets, Globalisation & Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The Globalisation & Trade section provides a discussion of the level of globalization and the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.
The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry. It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks and Barriers to Entry. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry. The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry.
The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.
The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index and Investment Requirements. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry.
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