1. 2011
Great Lakes Center for
Energy Smart Communities™
A Division of RLD Resources, LLC
The Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (“GLC”) is the
nation’s first carbon neutral All‐Digital Community out‐reach program
founded by Richard Dent, the 1985 Super Bowl MVP and 2011 NFL Hall
of Fame Inductee. Research and Education contributions go back into
the community through projects developed at the GLC’s various
technology Laboratories. The Lab, a 501c3 organization, funded, in part,
through The Make a Dent Foundation, with a focus on Smart Grid,
Smart Homes, Renewable Energy Platforms, and other issues facing our
“All Digital” way of life. The Lab has the Who’s Who of industry as
Platinum members participating in joint ventures. Selected Universities
and Department of Energy (“DOE”) agencies will be members sharing IP
and technology.
RLD Resources, LLC
333 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1810
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312.580-2083
Fax: 800.282.6415

2. Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities™
GLC’s mission is to commercialize and create distribution channels for the lab’s research and
development. GLC will target builders that are planning green community projects and city
economic development agencies that are working with state and local non‐profit groups like
CEDA (www.CEDA.com) to help facilitate and support community economic development
planning. GLC will provide energy assessment audits, business‐case retrofit solutions, project
management oversight on construction, post‐construction end‐user training and service
monitoring and reporting. The key technology differentiation will be the implementation of a
smart grid managed‐area network (“MAN”) using both WIMAX Mesh and Broadband of Power
Lines. GLC’s MAN will integrate smart homes using a “gateway cloud” that will provide services
to smart appliances and other devices with network‐centric sensors that GLC or its partners
install and maintain. The lab will also serve as a data center hub for community command and
control operations ‐ functioning to provision, monitor and report service requests; providing a
360o view of all customer interactions across all touch‐points within and across the All‐Digital
Community™ resident and commercial properties.
GLC is engaged in community development projects and have organized a first class
management team that will be based in Park Forest, Illinois. GLC has the support of the Village
of Park Forest, Illinois to build a sustainable green community – using Smart MicroGrid
technology to connect and configure smart homes that will be part of an All‐Digital “Green”
Community based on GLC’s design; the initial Pilot Phase targets the 10,000 residents offering
multi‐smart home retrofit configurations. GLC is currently vetting engineering specifications
and will start deployment in the community by Q4 of 2011. The project will represent and
showcase GLC’s end‐state vision of the first All‐Digital “Green” Community program of its kind
in the United States.
This $11 million, 18‐month project will be funded by a combination of equity; debt, charitable
contributions, and federal/state grant financing. GLC is currently negotiating with several
Sources of Funds to underwrite its cost projections. This project illustrates a unique All‐Digital
Green Echo System ‐ at its foundation is a four‐tiered Carbon Neutral Smart MicroGrid utilizing
Renewable Power Plants; Waste Gasification Digester (“WGD”)1, Anaerobic Digesters/Bio‐
Methane (AD)2, Combined Heat and Power (CHP)3 through a DOE awarded contract, and Zenith
Solar Concentrated Photovoltaic Array4 all of which are planned to power GLC’s facilities which
include corporate headquarters and energy consulting services, R & D laboratories with excess
capacity to deliver power to the residents of the Village of Park Forest, and learning center
services for job creation, retaining and placement. A joint‐venture effort is being planned with
ComEd and other utility companies for redistribution of alternative “green” power sources to
the community. GLC’s strategic mission is to expand its WGD and AD technologies to other
communities for developing alternative energy solutions that are byproducts that deal with
municipal solid waste and other biomass; as landfill permitting is no longer echo‐compliant and
communities are demanding more sustainable energy solutions for waste management.

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GLC’s facilities will be a state‐of‐the‐art building automation that will support three operations:
1. Advance R&D Laboratories to vet renewable energy technologies planned as possible
products/services for community retrofit projects, and new master plan community
developments;
2. Energy assessment and conservation consultancy practice;
3. Class‐room and e‐learning center that will provide instruction and online courseware for
suppliers, installers, energy consultants, and community residents.
GLC’s operations has, as one of its primary objectives, creating new jobs that will leverage these
green sustainable technologies and lessons‐learned as it implements them in the community
and throughout the state. The three interdependent operations will incorporate both
university and government renewable energy programs to remain complementary and
compatible with industry energy technology standards for “plug & play” integration. The lab
and training services are Not‐for‐Profit elections that are partially funded by foundations who’s
charters include community economic development programs such as GLC will offer. The
consulting practice is a For‐profit election. The lab seeks notable participating partners such as
AT&T, Verizon, PeoplesGas, Siemens, HP, Oracle, and GE as Platinum members.
GLC’s sustainable engine illustrated below represents a unique business model that encourages
proactive engagement with local communities, state, and federal agencies such as the DOE.
GLC Sustainability Engine Program Model
“CONNECTING THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE WITH THE NEEDS OF THE PRACTICAL”
Make a
Dent
Foundation

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Lab Organization Chart

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Aerial View of GLC Property
• 129,000 sf of executive office and light manufacturing and warehouse floor space

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Uses of Funds
1. Operations launch $ 500,000
2. Purchase of property $ 825,000
3. Phase I Construction & Capital Equipment Purchases
a. Executive & Consulting Services facilities $ 1,100,000
b. R&D Laboratory facilities $ 2,010,000
c. Learning Center Services facilities $ 357,750
d. Tenet Services facilities $ 197,500
e. Capital Equipment $ 900,000
4. Sub‐Total Cost – Phase I $ 5,890,250
5. Phase II Construction
a. Installation of Waste Gasification System $ 4,525,000
b. Community Network Installation $ 584,750
6. Sub‐Total Cost – Phase II $ 5,109,750
7. Total Cost $ 11,000,000
5‐Year Proforma – EBITDA
Executive Proforma 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Revenue $7,325,000 $37,750,500 $40,457,467 $43,401,331 $46,617,280
Direct Expenses $2,322,100 $16,403,710 $17,524,136 $18,838,446 $20,251,330
Gross Margin $5,002,900 $21,346,790 $22,933,331 $24,562,885 $26,365,951
Gross Margin % 68.3% 56.5% 56.7% 56.6% 56.6%
IndirectExpenses $4,237,508 $9,236,970 $10,447,472 $11,231,032 $12,073,360
Net Income $765,392 $12,109,820 $12,485,859 $13,331,852 $14,292,591
Net Income % 10.4% 32.1% 30.9% 30.7% 30.7%
EBITDA $512,812 $9,243,708 $9,495,654 $10,062,470 $10,706,165
EBITDA % 7% 24% 23% 23% 23%
Cumm. Cash Flow ($6,888,475) ($369,966) $9,125,688 $19,188,158 $29,894,323

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Project Timelines
Qtr 1 (June, July, Aug)
– Complete Capital Raise
– Purchase of Park Forest Property
– Complete Engineering Reconstruction Planning and Permitting – Phase I
– Start Reconstruction – Phase I
– Start DOE R&D Project for CHP System
Qtr 2 (Sept, Oct, Nov)
– Start Waste Gasification System (“WGS”) Installation Planning
– Start‐up R&D Lab first project and Datacenter IT Operations
– Install CHP System and complete Acceptance Testing
– Start‐up of Community Sustainable Energy Consulting Practice
Qtr 3 (Dec, Jan, Feb)
– Start first Home Weatherization Project in Park Forest
– Start‐up of Park Forest Smart Home Village (72 prototype homes)
– Start‐up Learning Center
– Start‐up Office Lease Program Operations
Qtr 4 (Mar, Apr, May)
– Install WGS and Complete Acceptance Testing – Begin generating Center’s
primary power
– Start Job Placement Program
Qtr 5 (Jun, July, Aug)
– Start‐up of ComEd Alternative Power Distribution Program in Park Forest
– Start‐up All Digital Community Network Services
Qtr 6 (Sept, Oct, Nov)
– Start second Home Weatherization Project in Rockford
– Begin Phase II Community Network Service Offering – Park Forest

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Key Personnel ‐ Executive
Richard Dent is President and CEO of RLD Resources, LLC, with 20 years experience
delivering energy, telecommunications, and IT solutions consulting to its customers;
Chicago Bears MVP of the 1985 Super Bowl.
Carol Freeman has been the Administrative Director for RLD Resources, LLC for over
seven years. She has over 25 years of management experience as the Deputy Executive
Director at the Illinois Commerce Commission and in the Office of Governor James R.
Thompson.
Deborah Marcucci brings 25 years experience and organizational skills as a Not‐for‐
Profit volunteer and fund raiser.
William Lynes has 35 years of experience in the Computer Industry that focused on
hardware/software R&D, technical leadership, new business development and
executive management with core expertise in enterprise‐class datacenter design and
construction planning emphasizing energy conservation technology implementation and
operations.
Kelly Shelton, CEM, LEED AP has nearly 20 years of professional experience having held
various positions of increasing responsibility from Systems Engineer to Sales Manager to
Energy Management Director. Her technical background is extensive and includes
natural gas pipeline layouts, energy audits and benchmarking, utility management and
oversight, market research, development and analysis. She currently serves as the
President of the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Professional Energy Consultants.
Richard Lynes has over 27 years of industry experience and thought‐leadership in
advanced research & development, information systems, architecture design,
telecommunications and distributed computing with emphasis on the evolving All Digital
Community infrastructure.
Maurice Jones is a senior level professional who possesses a deep passion for
community, housing and economic development with a broad, unique 20 year
experience working to revitalize diverse urban cities; mitigate challenges of expanding
suburban infrastructure; and to address growth obstacles facing rural communities. A
proven leader with a strategic, analytical, able to build and ultimately leverage
significant private and public partnerships that support vital projects that satisfy and
sustain communities.
Grady Bailey is a seasoned professional with experience in myriad industries leading to
expertise in directing and coordinating sustainability activities for the State of Arizona.
Creatively develop and implement plans and analyze business decisions to meet the
demands within a rapidly changing and progressive environment. Proficient in energy
efficiency, solar development, construction, engineering, project management, facilities
management, and business development.

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Green Initiatives – Strategic Partner
Patricia Doherty‐Wildner is a senior executive with 24 years of professional experience
delivering Human Services programs to individuals and families in communities of
Illinois. Administers a $300 million annual operating budget; implemented and built
partnerships with state funded and private agencies to develop programs for low‐
income, middle‐income individuals and families. A proven performer; has an established
reputation; is a team player; and is a reliable leader.
Key Industry Advisors
Richard Sweetser is a 37‐year veteran commercializing advanced energy, refrigeration
and HVAC technology. He is an energy subject‐matter expert to the DOE and NYSERDA.
Ujjval Vyas has spent the last 28 years consulting in the construction industry
specializing in issues related to sustainable design and “smart” building concept
methodologies.
Gearoid Foley formed ICHP in 2003 to bridge an important gap in the industry by
combining thermal equipment design, HVAC engineering and power systems
engineering into one design methodology. He is a member of the US Combined Heat
and Power (USCHPA) Association, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air‐conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) and the Association of Energy Engineers. He is
currently the President of the NJ Chapter of AEE, has been a pier reviewer for the DOE’s
Distributed Energy program, is a voting member of ASHRAE’s Cogen Committee and has
organized continuing education workshops for the Energy Solutions Center.
Mark Berry is an independent consultant on business development in energy
technology with over 25 years in consulting and technology management (including
eight years of leadership experience at the Chief Information Officer level). He is
experienced in business strategy, marketing and sales execution, public sector
operations, logistics, equipment leasing, consumer products, industrial manufacturing,
transportation and international business. He has led technology based transformation
initiatives and specializes in developing energy efficiency business strategies and
process improvements.
Michael Sneddon is President of Mikash Contracting and has worked in the commercial
and residential construction industries for over 30 years. He is acted as General
Contractor, Construction Consultant, Owners Representative, and Sub‐contractor for
new construction, retrofit reconstruction and expansion construction projects from
$25,000 single dwelling engagements to multi‐million dollar, multi‐floor and mission‐
critical facilities build‐out. He is experienced with LEED certified construction and
integrating building automation technologies with traditional construction
methodologies.

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Professional Support Services
Financial Underwriter
– Loop Capital – Jim Reynolds
General Counsel
– Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone – John Senica
Accountant
– Blackman & Kallick – Brian Whitlock