CASE STUDY
Challenge
A major international airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, and its energy partners sought to leverage smart building technology to optimize its central utility plant, servicing approximately 2.5 million square feet. And because maintaining traveler comfort during this upgrade was crucial, the airport needed a partner with data science expertise to deliver optimization sequences as well as a platform to simplify the reporting of program outcomes. To do this effectively, it would require access to live data and a deep understanding of historical and baseline data of the systems to be integrated, namely, their HVAC chiller plant and utility metering operations.
Solution
With a proven track record of turning complex data into actionable insights, Wesco’s entroCIM platform was the ideal solution. Supported by the expertise of data scientists with decades of mission-critical experience, once the deployment team integrated with the site’s central utility plant data, they proceeded to develop complex logic sequences, reporting and visualizations. Meanwhile, entroCIM's in-house development team created API connectors to provide additional utility data from the airport’s regional utility providers.
The wealth of data made possible through these integrations brought together years of historical data with predictive price forecast data, enabling the platform to run advanced analyses to identify optimization sequences and recommendations.
The system, deployed in entroCIM's cloud environment trusted by Fortune 100 companies, automatically sent reports and recommendations to stakeholders, allowing operators to determine what action to take based on data-driven insights that entroCIM provided.
Summary
Customer
Major international airport
Challenges
- Optimize central utility plant
- Maintain traveler comfort
- Obtain access to HVAC and utility data
Solutions
- Legacy system integration
- API connector development
- entroCIM implementation, including dashboarding, graphics, analytics and cloud hosting
- Subject matter support
Results
- Enhanced operational efficiency
- Automated reporting system
- 15% reduction in energy consumption
- $1.2 million annual savings
Result
The implementation of Wesco’s entroCIM solution was a game-changer for the airport. By integrating historical and predictive data, the platform provided accurate optimization sequences and actionable recommendations. The automated reporting system ensured that stakeholders – including engineers, the energy team, site management, third-party vendors, and utility providers – received timely insights leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency and energy savings.
The airport's central utility plant saw a 15% reduction in energy consumption, translating to approximately $1.2 million in annual savings. The platform's user-friendly dashboards and visualizations made it easy for operators to monitor performance and make informed decisions. The project not only enhanced the plant's operations but also supported overall traveler experience by maintaining a comfortable environment throughout the airport.
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