Overview

Reviewers want to see how you'll move from plan to execution. Your methods section needs to demonstrate that you have a workable model—one built on real systems, tested processes, and a team capable of delivering what you've outlined.

GridEdge AI's Approach

1. Technical Integration

GridEdge AI connects its software directly to existing building systems. Machine learning models track usage patterns and adjust energy consumption in response to demand spikes. The platform operates with minimal disruption to current operations while maintaining system stability.

For your proposal:

• Describe the systems or processes that deliver your solution

• Show how your technical approach fits the environment you're working in

• Use specific language that reflects what your team will actually do

2. Community-Centered Outreach

GridEdge AI partners with tenant associations and community-based organizations to co-design outreach strategies. Materials are multilingual and culturally adapted. The model prioritizes relationship-building over transactional engagement.

For your proposal:

• Build outreach around sustained relationships

• Describe how you establish trust within the communities you serve

• Show how your communications meet people where they already are

3. Building Operator Enablement

Each property receives a custom dashboard with real-time energy data. Operators also receive training and ongoing technical support. The goal is to make energy management intuitive and accessible for staff with varying levels of technical experience.

For your proposal:

• Explain what support or training you provide to the people closest to implementation

• Identify the resources or infrastructure you're building for long-term use

• Show how your approach increases ownership within the communities or organizations you serve

Design Note

GridEdge AI reinforces its model with SMS notifications and opt-in workshops. Residents can engage with energy data, ask questions, and provide feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

For your proposal:

• Design touchpoints where participants can contribute input

• Position your methods as iterative rather than fixed

What's Next

The next section covers the project budget and how each component of your approach is funded.