Telkonet Inc (fka TKO)

[KauaiPI]

Mickey~thanks for posting that bit of optimism from Murphy...

curious, perhaps you can help a newbee understand this comment;

changed CEOs, and now we will see what this technology can really do. The new 32-year-old CEO is a successful entrepreneur and a hard-driving manager, and the troops have to be thrilled that they are once again a real contender

What did the former CEO do that limited this *technology*?

A "real contender" rallying the troops? hmmmm, Murphy, I think, must be an acquired taste.

I would prefer Murphy to take apart the business model and substantiate by explaining WHY he believes; "Buy TKO up to $5 for my stubbornly unchanged $15 target

I mean, the government is not well known IMO for win/win programs ("I expect world-class results from TKO in 2008, including major new government program wins for their Broadband over Power Line technology")

Does anyone here know what TKO has/is doing re *in the pipeline* to the Government?

I expected a little better reaction to the PR re "Wins $3.8 Million Energy Management Contract with InTown Suites -Dec. 21, 2007. In view of the share price retracing since, how can ANYONE suggest buying a $.87 stock "up to $5 with a stubbornly unchanged $15 target" ...seems Murphy is really reaching here IMO with the current *knowns* and the market's reaction to positive news, no?

Does anyone here think the IP alone justifies Murphy's target?

TIA

best!
kp
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Telkonet Wins $3.8 Million Energy Management Contract with InTown Suites
10:15a ET December 21, 2007 (Business Wire)

Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO), the leading technology solutions provider for broadband networking, end-to-end service support and energy management, announces that it has been awarded a $3.8 million dollar contract by InTown Suites for the intelligent Telkonet SmartEnergy(TM) (TSE) energy management system. Under the contract, Telkonet will install TSE products in one hundred and twenty-five InTown Suites locations across the US, as an integral component in the organization's ongoing commitment to achieving increased energy efficiencies at their properties. Commencing in January 2008, Telkonet will begin an aggressive implementation of the scheduled installations to ensure completion of this initiative within a six-month timeframe.

Telkonet was selected after exhaustive trial property implementations, involving comprehensive testing and competitor analysis. TSE consistently delivered the best performance, with TSE's patented Recovery Time(TM) (RT) technology representing a clear differentiator, as a spokesperson from InTown Suites explains, "Telkonet has demonstrated its commitment to InTown Suites throughout the pilot program and has successfully delivered a product that will help us realize substantial energy efficiencies and cost savings as a part of our overall energy management initiative. TSE's design flexibility was a further factor in the contract award, with its existing capability to operate with the cross-section of packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) already installed in InTown Suites' locations."

Telkonet's Executive Vice President of Energy Management, Jeff Sobieski, highlighted the strategic thinking about TSE, explaining, "We are seeing a substantial increase in the number of green initiatives in the extended-stay marketplace, and the emphasis is very much on achieving increased ROI due to rising energy costs. With TSE, we have evolved an exciting technology that has unlocked a powerful new cost-saving avenue for extended-stay facilities, with a substantial impact on the bottom line. We are committed to Recovery Time technology and the continued enhancement of our TSE product line for the extended-stay market as well as expanding into new verticals."

An advanced energy management system, TSE provides an economic, green approach to controlling HVAC usage and improving energy efficiency. TSE delivers a rapid return on investment, typically achieving savings around 30%. The system uses a combination of occupancy sensors, along with intelligent programmable thermostats or PTAC controllers, to adjust and maintain a room's temperature according to occupancy, eliminating wasteful heating and cooling of unoccupied rooms. This savings is accomplished without compromise to occupant comfort, with our RT technology breaking new ground compared with typical fixed-setback systems. With these systems, the setback temperature is often set to one fixed amount in all rooms, regardless of the guest setpoint, external weather conditions or recovery time. With TSE, each room's temperature is kept adjusted based on these external factors, to calculate how far it can drift from an occupant's preferred setting when they leave the room, so it will return to that setting within minutes upon their return.

About InTown Suites

InTown Suites is the leader in economy Extended Stay Living. The company started in Atlanta, GA in 1989 with just a few properties. Since that time, it has grown to 137 locations in 21 states with over 17,500 rooms and employing over 1200 people.

InTown is committed to the environment and green business practices. In 2005, InTown completed an aggressive campaign to replace its existing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs in the vast majority of fixtures. The company also installed numerous water saving devices in all guest rooms. Moreover, InTown purchases only appliances with the highest Energy Efficiency Ratings. InTown management stated: "We are convinced that these measures, along with the addition of the TSE system, is not only good for the environment, but is a sound financial decision as well."

You can visit InTown Suites at http://www.intownsuites.com/