regen energy swarm energy management
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REGEN EnergySwarm Energy
Management™
www.REGENenergy.com
Traditional Method Swarm Logic Method Auto DR Event
WHAT IS SWARM LOGIC?
Customer Portal
Swarm Energy ManagementWeb 2.0 APIs
A ZigBee network allows Controllers to “talk to each other” in a swarm.
Each Controller makes a decision every 10 minutes.
Controllers measure power readings every 30 seconds.
Controllers are monitored and adjusted via a web based portal.
EASILY DEPLOYED USING YOUR EXISTING HVAC SERVICE TEAM, WITHOUT IT MODIFICATIONS
Swarm Energy Cloud
A Gateway provides Internet communication without the need to access the site’s network. Power readings and decisions are uploaded every 5 minutes.
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
LIGHTING
ELECTRIC HEATING
PUMPS
SIMPLE OPENADR COMMUNICATIONS
Event Info communicated via web between the DRAS Server and REGEN’s Standalone DR Client
DRAS Server
Event Info automatically sent to customer site. Two-way communication provides real-time load drop verification.
REGEN StandaloneDR Client
Southern California Edison
Customer Site RTU
AutoDR Event Signal
Automatic Schedule Population of Upcoming DR Events
REGEN Energy 24x7 Support Center
OpenADR Landscape
Swarm Energy Management’s Benefits:
Schedules DR events automatically using AutoDRMaintains comfort better than t-stat setbackProvides fine-grained, predictable DR curtailmentReduces rebound during/after DR events
EASY DEMAND RESPONSE WITH MINIMAL IMPACT ON COMFORT
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Immediate increase
Swarm Energy Management DRThermostat Setback
Power
Interior Temp./Humidity
Gradual effect
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KW
Smoother exit
T-stat rebound
DECENTRALIZED CONTROL PROVIDES EASY, SIMPLE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE USERSWeb-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
• 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
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
Sample Building:20 RTUs, avg. 7.5+ tons & 180kW
700 S. Telshor Las Cruces, NM 88011
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 RESULTSTotal 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 14
Chevrolet Dealership 11
Office Building 9
Customer Comfort
Responses to Baseline Day: How comfortable are you with the temperature today at work?
Normal Operation 1) Definitely too cold or 2) A bit chilly
3) Just right / OK
4) A bit warm
5) Definitely too hot Total
Business Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % ACE Hardware 0 0% 1 9% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9%
Fitness Center 0 0% 1 9% 0 0% 0 0% 1 9%
Fitness Center #2 0 0% 2 18% 1 9% 0 5% 3 27%
Chevrolet Dealership 0 0% 1 9% 0 0% 0 0% 1 27%
Office Building 0 0% 5 45% 1 9% 0 0% 6 37%
Total 0 0% 10 82% 2 18% 0 0% 12 100%
Customer Comfort
Responses to DM event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Demand Management 1) Definitely too cold or 2) A bit chilly
3) Just right / OK
4) A bit warm
5) Definitely too hot Total
Business Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % ACE Hardware 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6%
Fitness Center 0 0% 1 6% 0 0% 0 0% 1 6%
Fitness Center #2 0 0% 5 29% 1 6% 0 0% 6 35% Chevrolet Dealership 0 0% 4 24% 2 6% 0 0% 6 35% Office Building 0 0% 3 18% 0 0% 0 0% 3 18%
Total 0 0% 14 82% 3 18% 0 0% 17 100%
Customer Comfort
Responses to DR1 event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Demand Response 10%
1) Definitely too cold or 2) A bit chilly 3) Just right / OK
4) A bit warm
5) Definitely too hot Total
Business Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % ACE Hardware 0 0% 2 15% 0 0% 0 0% 2 15%
Fitness Center 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 0 0% 1 8%
Fitness Center #2 0 0% 2 15% 0 0% 0 0% 2 15% Chevrolet Dealership 0 0% 3 23% 1 8% 0 0% 4 31% Office Building 0 0% 3 23% 1 8% 0 0% 4 31%
Total 0 0% 11 85% 2 15% 0 0% 13 100%
Customer Comfort
Responses to DR2 event: How comfortable were you with the temperature between 4-7 PM?
Demand Response 20%
1) Definitely too cold or 2) A bit chilly 3) Just right / OK
4) A bit warm
5) Definitely too hot Total
Business Count % Count % Count % Count % Count % ACE Hardware 0 0% 2 8% 1 4% 0 0% 3 13%
Fitness Center 0 0% 1 4% 0 0% 0 0% 1 4%
Fitness Center #2 0 0% 5 21% 1 4% 0 0% 6 25% Chevrolet Dealership 0 0% 5 21% 0 6% 0 0% 5 21% Office Building 0 0% 5 21% 4 17% 0 0% 9 38%
Total 0 0% 18 75% 3 25% 0 0% 24 100%
Additional Savings
kWh savings realized by utilizing REGEN’s scheduling functionality
Site Annual Energy Savings, kWh ACE Hardware 19,310
Fitness Center 5,961 Fitness Center #2 14,222 Chevrolet Dealership 9,608 Office Building 1,354
REGEN Energy
Contact:James McPhail
www.REGENenergy.com
Swarm Energy Management™Energy Management Naturally™