Project Description

OLIVE GARDEN – NATIONWIDE

Why Ektos was selected:
Won Competitive Pilot Program

SUMMARY

Building Type:
Free-standing Casual Dining Restaurant

Locations:
Nationwide

Business Issue:
Rising utility and maintenance costs, no energy management system

Challenge

  • Flexible automation
  • Standardization of temperature control with exception-based override capability
  • In-depth analysis of HVAC performance and pain points

Installation

  • System installed overnight at each site with minimal interruption.
  • On-site staff received a complete system walkthrough immediately following the installations
  • Managers 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 EVIA by EKTOS System
Ektos Text Messaging Service plan to alert for cooling & heating failures
Ektos Services with utility consumption tracking and help desk support
Ektos Energy Performance Reporting tracking HVAC performance, and summarizing alarms and on-site overrides
Ektos Expert analysis on EPR results and recommendations for further energy savings and operational comfort

RESULTS

  • Average 6-8% energy savings for 12 locations

  • HVAC efficiency ratings help facility managers find and fix problems early

  • Ektos Help Desk Services continued assistance to maintenance and operations teams