Case Study

Energizing Corporate Efficiency. A shift of sustainability in a large enterprise

Monitoring Solutions that help optimize energy usage and drive cost savings

Industries: Professional services • Consulting • Technology and operations • IT

Cost
reduction
Gained control over energy usage
Raised energy efficiency

Challenge:

A multinational enterprise , with operations spanning over 200 cities in 120 countries, boasts significant annual turnover and a workforce of over 1600 across three offices in a major city. The company is renowned for integrating innovative technology into its high-value-added services. Despite this, they encountered a challenge with uneven energy usage among their offices.

Among their offices, two are housed in newly constructed buildings featuring advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) that effectively monitor and adjust energy consumption. The third, located in a historic building, lacks these modern enhancements due to preservation regulations, particularly impacting its outdated ventilation system. This discrepancy led to disproportionately high electricity costs in the historic office, with unclear underlying causes.

NRG NXT Solution:

The firm collaborated with Advangrid to evaluate their energy management challenges and implement GridMate alongside a cloud-based monitoring platform as the optimal solution for real-time consumption tracking. The initiative included the installation of monitoring devices across various sections of the historic office’s ventilation system and its primary electricity grid.

Results:

Cost reduction:

The analysis revealed that the ventilation system was operational during non-business hours, leading to unnecessary energy consumption. By adjusting the system’s operational timings, the company realized significant savings in energy costs.

Control Over Consumption:

A new operational schedule for the ventilation systems was established with input from the facility management team. To minimize human error and further control costs, the installed monitoring system was set up to issue alerts via SMS and email if energy consumption exceeded predetermined thresholds during off-hours.

Further Efficiency Gains:

Continuously employing Advangrid’s monitoring technology and cloud-based analytics, the company keeps a vigilant eye on the energy efficiency of various electrical systems. This ongoing effort ensures they remain at the forefront of energy conservation and operational efficiency, reinforcing their status as a leader in the professional services industry.