Project Description

RED LOBSTER – NATIONWIDE

Why Ektos was selected:
Won a Competitive Pilot Program

SUMMARY

Building Type:
Free-standing Casual Dining Restaurant

Locations:
160 Restaurants Nationwide & Canada

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 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 restaurants

Solution

EVIA Energy Management System controling HVAC Rooftop Units, and monitoring of water heaters
Ektos Energy Management System Remote Access portals with customized access restrictions
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 7% total building energy savings for locations
  • HVAC efficiency ratings help facility managers find problems early
  • Ektos Help Desk Services continued assistance to maintenance and operations teams