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What is Swarm Logic? Traditional Method Swarm Logic Method Auto DR Event
Swarm Energy Management Easily Deployed using Your Existing HVAC Service Team, without IT Modifications A ZigBee network allows Controllers to “talk to each other” in a swarm. A Gateway provides Internet communication without the need to access the site’s network. Power readings and decisions are uploaded every 5 minutes. Swarm Energy Cloud HVAC Swarm Energy Management Web 2.0 APIs HVAC Controllers are monitored and adjusted via a web based portal. LIGHTING HVAC PUMPS Controllers measure power readings every 30 seconds. Each Controller makes a decision every 10 minutes. ELECTRIC HEATING Customer Portal
Simple OpenADR Communications Event Info communicated via web between the DRAS Server and REGEN’s Standalone DR Client Event Info automatically sent to customer site. Two-way communication provides real-time load drop verification. Southern California Edison REGEN Standalone DR Client AutoDR Event Signal Automatic Schedule Population of Upcoming DR Events REGEN Energy 24x7 Support Center Customer Site RTU
OpenADR Landscape
Easy Demand Response with Minimal Impact on Comfort T-stat rebound Smoother exit Swarm Energy Management’s Benefits: Schedules DR events automatically using AutoDR Maintains comfort better than t-stat setback Provides fine-grained, predictable DR curtailment Reduces rebound during/after DR events Power Immediate increase Gradual effect Interior Temp./Humidity Thermostat Setback Swarm Energy Management DR
Decentralized Control Provides Easy, Simple Access to Multiple Users Web-based Portal No software installation required Secure Control Site-level permissions Allow view only or manager roles Scheduling Ability to group loads per zone Schedule load duty cycles for recurring or one-time events Analytics View real-time or historical load profiles Can export as spreadsheets Alerts Receive email when warning conditions exist Ensures sufficient Demand Response curtailment achieved
Swarm Energy Management Even Provides Benefits to BAS-Equipped Sites 1/20/2009 Swarm Energy Management Even Provides Benefits to BAS-Equipped Sites Internet-based remote monitoring & control aids recommissioning efforts Real-time & historical sub-metering per load, site, or portfolio of sites Monitoring Benefits Proven occupant comfort benefits vs. load-limiting strategies Seasonal benefits well beyond summer peaks alone Demand Management Benefits Simple AutoDR participation, automated event scheduling Superior occupant comfort compared to temperature setback strategies Demand Response Benefits
Swarm Energy Management Benefits 1/20/2009 Swarm Energy Management Benefits Sample Building: 20 RTUs, avg. 7.5+ tons & 180kW 700 S. Telshor Las Cruces, NM 88011 Reduces Peak Demand while Maintaining Comfort (~15-25% = 25-40kW) Provides Intelligent Demand Response, incl. AutoDR (adtl. ~20-50kW) Minimizes Off-Hours Consumption (~10-30% = 35,000-100,000 kWH/year) Remote Monitoring and Scheduling with Ability to Lock Out Thermostats Rapid ROI for a Building Enhancement
Case Study: Allen Theatres Problem: Employees playing with thermostats, overriding set schedules Very high energy costs Solution: Installed REGEN’s Swarm Energy Management at 11 different theaters in 2010 and 2011 2012 RESULTS Total Peak Demand Reduction (kW) Average kW Reduction (%) Total Consumption Reduction (kWh) $ Savings 572 16% 446,185 $ 34,227 Since implementing Swarm Energy Management, Allen Theatres has saved over $85,000
REGEN Small Site Case Study Site Name # of AC Units with controllers ACE Hardware 4 Fitness Center 14 Fitness Center #2 Chevrolet Dealership 11 Office Building 9
Customer Comfort Responses to Baseline Day: How comfortable are you with the temperature today at work?
Customer Comfort Responses to DM event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Customer Comfort Responses to DR1 event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Customer Comfort Responses to DR2 event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Additional Savings kWh savings realized by utilizing REGEN’s scheduling functionality
Swarm Energy Management™ Energy Management Naturally™ REGEN Energy Contact: James McPhail james@REGENenergy.com 909.809.7635 www.REGENenergy.com