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dusk and see the lights were not on, or he would come back
the next morning to find the lights were not turned off. He
needed a more reliable method to control energy use in his
restaurant.
Solution
This small business owner selected Siemens to automate
his lighting and temperature controls with EcoView. Its
distinct capabilities and proven success made it an
affordable investment that would deliver a fast return on
investment. It would also give the restaurant owner the
ability to schedule, monitor, and control energy loads
from the convenience of anywhere.
Even though initial estimates
suggested a 6% to 8% savings on
HVAC and lighting costs, the
restaurant owner is discovering
savings in double digit percentages.
The installation was easy, taking only a couple of days, with
no downtime affecting his restaurant, customers, or staff.
Siemens accommodated the restaurant’s busy schedule by
working at non-peak hours. The Siemens installer set all the
initial parameters, including lighting schedules in the
restaurant, parking lot and other critical areas and trained
the owner and managers on how to adjust when necessary.
The intuitive touchscreen as well as the remote-access
capabilities make EcoView an easy-to-use energy
management system for any small business owner – it’s
easy to log in online to monitor and control from anywhere.
The intuitive touchscreen as well as the remote-access
capabilities make EcoView an easy-to-use energy
management system for any busy operator. Adjustments
can be made either directly on the touch panel or via the
web. The restaurant owner can log in from home and turn
off the restaurant’s lights. Siemens technicians can also
provide remote monitoring services to help quickly correct
any issue, such as erratic energy use or temperature
fluctuations, that may arise.
Results
Since using EcoView EMS, the owner has not received one
customer complaint, reassuring him that comfort levels
have been optimal while energy consumption has been
lowered.
Even though initial estimates suggested a 6% to 8% savings
on HVAC and lighting costs, the restaurant owner is
discovering savings in double digit percentages. At this
location, Siemens projected a return on investment between
12 and 18 months, but the return on investment was
realized much sooner than that. EcoView has exceeded
expectations, outperforming initial estimates for this
restaurant and generating savings that are improving the
bottom line.
With generated savings in utility costs, this owner is
reinvesting in his business with plans to install EcoView
at a second location.