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
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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