Remote Monitoring Services
Remote monitoring services help facility managers to troubleshoot their building systems and controls for improved operations and energy efficiency. Implementing remote monitoring can maximize success by focusing on creating a foundation for the system before an emergency occurs. This can include proactively using remote diagnostics to minimize emergency calls, identify system inefficiencies, and resolve issues quickly when they do arise. This type of strategic foresight results in reduced operational and energy costs while also allowing technicians to focus on key activities like predictive maintenance.
Reduce Energy Expenses
Energy savings can be achieved from efficiently run HVAC equipment. A properly established remote monitoring system can pinpoint operational anomalies, help reduce energy costs by cutting down on equipment runtime, and optimize equipment operation when it is in use.
Rising energy costs, largely due to employees performing system overrides, altering HVAC schedules, and changing set points is an ongoing issue to many of our clients. Implementing kWh profiling to determine where energy consumption is highest will allow system profiles to be aligned and appropriate alarms can be established. As a result energy costs can be reduced while keeping employees comfortable.
Reduce Service Call Costs and Downtime
Dialing in to troubleshoot a building system controller can save time and reduce service call costs. Up to 40% to 50% of all emergency calls can be eliminated through remote monitoring. For example, how many times has a technician been dispatched to check set points on a thermostat, only to determine everything was operating normally?
Remote monitoring can also decrease building system downtime. In some cases, without such monitoring, several hours may pass before a service technician can respond to an issue, perform the necessary diagnostics, and troubleshoot the problem. Remote monitoring can quickly provide your facility management team with information about system issues, and alert facility personnel to potential issues before they become emergency situations.
Reactive Monitoring
Reactive Monitoring allows for smooth operation of building systems by providing technical support in response to system alarms and service requests.
Proactive Monitoring
Proactive Monitoring provides a strategic approach to managing energy costs by maximizing the efficiency of major building systems including HVAC, lighting and other systems. Remote diagnostics can delve into the wealth of controller data to help technicians address potential issues before real problems arise maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.For example critical data can be extracted, such as compressor temperature or filter status, from controllers and equipment-whether standardized or proprietary-to help the facility management staff take a more proactive approach to equipment maintenance.
This shift in approach from emergency mode to preventive maintenance pays dividends in time and cost savings.
NEWS & WHITE PAPERS
New billing structure will impact small business
Energy costs should be a concern for any business. The new time of use billing structure will have a significant impact on energy expenses. Costs during peak hours will effectively increase by almost 70%
