Project Description

McDONALD’S – EDWARDSVILLE, IL

Why Ektos was selected:
Local references based on company reputation

SUMMARY

Building Type:
Free-standing QSR

Locations:
4 McDonald’s locations in Illinois

Business Issue:
Rising utility and maintenance costs

Utility Incentive:
Received 25% cash incentive for upgrade of old management system

Challenge

  • Energy increase and demand
  • M&R expenses increase due to reactive service calls
  • Needed a solution across multiple free standing restaurants

Installation

  • System installed overnight with minimal interruption.
  • On-site staff received a complete system walkthrough immediately following the installations
  • Franchisee received a remote system walkthrough one week following the installation, allowing time for the system to learn and understand the dynamic environment of the stores.

Solution

Ektos Energy Management System
Ektos Text Messaging Service plan to alert for cooling & heating failures
Ektos Services with utility consumption tracking and QSR help desk support
Schneider Electric Powerlink Panel controls individual lighting circuits, eliminating energy use after hours using programmable lighting

RESULTS

  • Significant energy cost reductions: $13,000 annually at top energy saving store Achieved a 20-month ROI
  • Ektos Help Desk Services continued assistance to maintenance teams when testing or repairing store lighting
  • Ektos in all 4 locations standardized operations and facility management