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Energy management ‘quick wins’ are best practices that involve low initial cost and result in substantial operational savings. This issue of Intelligent Energy highlights a variety of quick win scenarios. Learn how free courses at the Schneider Electric™ online Energy University™ have helped hospitality professionals gain an edge on hotel operations costs. See how the world’s first ISO 50001-certified smart facility leveraged new Schneider Electric lighting and HVAC control technologies to save upwards of 30 per cent in energy costs. Energy saving initiatives can unlock the hidden potential in many organisations, and Schneider Electric offers a multitude of solutions to help enterprises achieve their energy cost reduction goals.

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Feature 4 Introducing the world’s first ISO® 50001-certified building 6 Sustainable energy management practices can reduce costs and add competitive advantage 12 Checklist: The top 12 data centre best energy saving practices for 2012 16 Measure your energy to save money and improve efficiency

Solutions 8 How green buildings impact people, profits and the planet 14 Four practical steps for reducing overall energy costs

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to achieve 20 per cent energy savings 20 Quirón Hospital Group maximises energy savings with EcoStruxure™ approach

Tools 9 Now, connect to energy experts and professional peers 10 At last, simplification and modernisation of industrial control systems

Products 17 See where you could be saving on energy

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Driving energy efficiency education in the hospitality sectorSchneider Electric and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute offer an energy curriculum to industry professionals

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&LEI), the premier source for delivering quality education in the hospitality sector, now includes energy awareness education as part of its training requirement. The organisation partnered with Schneider Electric™, The Global Specialist in Energy Management™, to provide this specialised instruction.

Schneider Electric Energy University™ courses offer the latest in energy management best practices to the hospitality sector and empower AH&LEI members to earn valuable education credits toward their professional certification.

Easy access to short, one-hour modules AH&LEI’s hospitality professionals enjoy easy web access to the Energy University online curriculum. A learning path designed specifically for trade association members allows users to navigate to topics relevant to hotel property management. In addition, they can earn valuable education credits; in fact, members who hold certifications from AH&LEI can now take Energy University courses to gain additional credits toward their existing designations of certified hotel administrator (CHA), certified lodging manager (CLM), certified engineering operations executive (CEOE), and certified maintenance manager (CMM).

Positive impact on energy expense savingsAH&LEI’s partnership with Schneider Electric highlights the significance of energy management to hospitality sector cost savings. The Energy University curriculum facilitates members’ access to energy efficiency best practices education.

‘Energy management is essential to the profitability and sustainability of today’s lodging operations,’ says Robert L. Steele III, CHA, president and COO of AH&LEI. ‘As a member of American Hotel & Lodging Association’s energy and environment committee, the Schneider Electric Energy University is the ideal resource to provide certified hospitality professionals with the energy management knowledge they need to keep their operations profitable and sustainable.’

Become an energy championThe need to implement strong and effective energy efficient solutions is acute across all sectors and industries. Energy University enables individuals to become energy champions within their own organisations.

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Introducing the world’s first ISO 50001- certified buildingSchneider Electric headquarters first to meet new energy management standard

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‘This latest certification recognises our commitment to energy efficiency and our expertise in this field,’ said Frédéric Abbal, president of Schneider Electric™ France, when the certification was announced in June 2011. ‘More than ever, we are aiming for the highest standards in energy management for both our customers’ buildings and our own.’

Schneider Electric is committed to the continuous improvement of energy performance for commercial and industrial buildings, optimising their use, and reducing their operating costs. Prior to reaching the

ISO® 50001 milestone for its headquarters, the company had obtained High Quality Environmental standard (HQE) Exploitation, ISO 14001, and NF EN 16001 certification.

The most demanding energy management standardThe new ISO 50001 standard defines the requirements for the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of energy management systems. It is intended to help companies accomplish the following:

> Make better use of existing energy-consuming assets

> Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources

> Promote energy management best practices and reinforce good energy management behaviours

> Evaluate and prioritise the implementation of new energy-efficient technologies

> Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain

> Facilitate energy management improvements for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects

> Allow integration with other organisational management systems such as environmental, and health and safety systems.

Because it is an international standard, ISO 50001 can be deployed to Schneider Electric sites in 100-plus countries worldwide. It is expected that the new standard could impact 60 per cent of energy usage in the world, with broad applicability across national economic sectors.

In June 2011, Schneider Electric corporate headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison, France, was certified as complying with the new ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems. It was the first building in the world to earn such designation.


A showcase of energy efficiency solutionsLike many companies throughout the globe, Schneider Electric manages complex building environments and, at the same time, sets ambitious energy efficiency targets. The ISO 50001 certification was achieved as a result of the implementation of Schneider Electric internally developed energy efficiency solutions, including:

> Renewable energy solutions> Lighting, HVAC, and sun blinds control> Energy monitoring and control> Motor control for pumps and fans> Efficient IT cabling> Safe electrical distribution> Advanced security and access control.

By intelligently integrating all building systems on a single IP platform, the solution development team was able to achieve up to 30 per cent energy savings – the same energy performance that is promised to customers.

Implemented within the facility are the following:> Energy metering by zone, by usage in

each zone, and by energy> Twelve temperature measurement

meters on air handling units, hot water production, and heated floors

> 172 electrical energy meters, three gas meters, 11 water meters.

The development team’s target was to reduce our energy consumption by a factor of four compared with the former headquarters facility

and to achieve a consumption rate of 80 kWh/m²/year (244 kWh/m²/year is the average office building’s consumption in France).

More than 20000 visitors annuallyThe Schneider Electric corporate headquarters site hosts more than 20000 visitors each year. Visitors are provided an in-depth view of energy management solutions. One of the building’s more popular features is an energy dashboard that displays the building’s annual energy consumption. The information displayed on the dashboard illustrates energy consumption by type of use on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. For each parameter, consumption can be monitored down to the level of individual workstations.

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Any enterprise business plan which proposes cost reduction strategies should include a discussion on how to reduce energy consumption. It’s not only good for your bottom line, but with declining resources and increasing greenhouse gas emissions, it’s good for the planet too.

With measurable benefits, you can quickly justify an investment in efficiency projects because you’ll:

> Generate substantial savings in operational and maintenance costs by running leaner and greener.

> Be more resilient to fluctuating energy prices.

> financial risks from emissions regulations and cap and trade systems.

> Lock in a competitive advantage by championing efficient energy practices that strengthen customer loyalty, attract talent, and build goodwill.

> Improve shareholder value by showing energy and environmental responsibility.

Advanced energy intelligence technology can help Every business can increase productivity while consuming less, achieving energy savings of up to 30 per cent. How? By gaining energy insight and control with an enterprise-wide integrated network of advanced software and metering that manages all your energy assets. Rich and dynamic portals, dashboards and reports can help you make the most of your energy by uncovering opportunities, avoiding risks, tracking progress, and verifying success.

These best practices will help you:> Empower all decision-makers with a

holistic view of opportunities and risks based on their combined financial, operational and environmental return on investment. Data-rich feedback promotes energy conservation behaviour.

> Stay on top of critical conditions and respond quickly to potential problems.

> energy in financial and environmental terms, helping you define clear metrics and see the immediate and projected impacts of each decision on your costs and carbon footprint.

> Employ an integrated approach: reduce energy-related emissions, maximise energy efficiency assure power availability and reliability, and cut energy-related costs.

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How green buildings impact people, profits and the planetEarly action helps shorten ROI timelines

Whether breaking ground on a new building or operating/retrofitting an existing facility, asset managers, property developers, property managers, and occupants are under mounting pressure to achieve higher performance with lower capital and operating costs. In addition, a new awareness for conserving the finite resources of the planet has placed a higher emphasis on energy consumption and water conservation. Green buildings help to achieve both cost and resource efficiency goals.

Three fundamental benefits result when pursuing an aggressive green building strategy:

1. People - Increased productivity and well-being. The working environment of employees within a building directly impacts their productivity and overall satisfaction. Green buildings offer better day lighting, outdoor views and indoor air quality. A healthy work environment will attract new employees, will reduce employee turnover, and will even result in less illness and reduced absenteeism.

2. Planet - Reduced CO2 emissions, reduced demand on municipal services, reduced erosion. Green buildings have lower energy and water usage. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, costs, and overall demand on utilities. In addition, traditional construction practices that ignore the impact on the earth may create significant negative consequences such as soil erosion and flooding. Site management, landscaping, and other features of green buildings can dramatically reduce these problems.

3. Profit - Lower energy use and increased property value. Reduced energy costs are a major benefit of green buildings. Measurement, monitoring, and automation of building systems ensure that equipment is in use only when needed and that operations function at peak efficiency.

By reducing a building’s operating costs, the net operating income of that building is increased. According to the New Buildings Institute, a nonprofit organisation that is working to improve the energy performance of commercial buildings, increasing a building’s net operating income increases the building’s appraised value by 10 times the annual cost savings.

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Building projects, whether new construction or retrofit, bring together many different players – project managers, facilities directors, IT directors, architects, contractors, vendors, and more. With so many partners involved, both internally and externally, managing workflow can be a challenge. In addition, maximising the energy performance of a building requires discussion of efficiency options in the design phase of the project and coordination with technology providers and systems integrators.

The Collaborative Project Portal by Schneider Electric™ is designed to keep everyone involved in a project on the same page – in this case, a web page. The portal is a private online community that helps teams to work smarter and more productively by facilitating project collaboration, social networking, and web meetings. It is ‘well-designed and user-friendly’, according to one engineer from a small manufacturing firm. Portal users can easily access the people, information, and online technology they need to implement energy efficiency solutions in a timely manner, from order to installation.

Experts and colleagues provide quick answersThe Collaborative Project Portal connects users with a certified energy architect (CEA), who becomes their single point of contact with Schneider Electric. The CEA provides answers to all energy management-related issues and oversees the entire project implementation cycle. The CEA also coordinates a team of Schneider Electric experts on the customer’s behalf.

Twelve groups have been created in the Collaborative Project Portal for various market and solution segments. These range from

electrical energy, marine, and data centres to healthcare, hotels, and life sciences. The groups allow professional peers to exchange ideas on energy management while improving project management and execution. Portal users are also able to participate in polls on topics of professional interest and then join forums to discuss the results.

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As industrial manufacturing plants around the world continue to age, many control systems are nearing the end of their useful life or just can’t deliver the efficiency and productivity that is possible with newer systems. In order to keep pace with the competition, companies need to update to more modern technology.

The modernisation challengeThe need to modernise is clear to all, but the challenge remains – how can system-wide upgrades be executed without jeopardising the continuity of business and without investing too much capital? The solution is easier than it would at first appear. By engaging the Schneider Electric™ team of experts and reliable technical solutions, modernisation can become the most effective way of quickly improving the overall plant productivity.

A tailored solution helps cut operational costsWith thousands of PLCs, HMI, SCADA systems, drives, I/O and networks installed worldwide, Schneider Electric offers proven and predictable modernisation services to help upgrade control platforms at minimal risk, minimal cost, and on a schedule that won’t interfere with day-to-day business. Comprehensive upgrade paths are delivered through a series of tools and solutions, including: > assessment of your installation > design and implementation services > maintenance and spare parts and > training services.

Upgrades without disruptions Modernisation services from Schneider Electric encompass every level of the plant control platform, including hardware, software,

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At last, simplification and modernisation of industrial control systemsSchneider Electric services remove the pain of modernising

‘The comprehensive services provided by Schneider Electric allowed us to progressively migrate our automation platform to suit our business requirements’.

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Engineer, Nyrstar (Australia).

and networks. If the plant utilises a legacy Modicon™ system, with quick wiring adapters the site can easily upgrade to the powerful Modicon Quantum PLC or the latest cutting-edge Modicon 340 PLC without replacing existing field wiring. Existing 984 ladder logic applications can be retained by quickly importing them into the powerful programming environment of Unity™ Pro. The entire plant network can be enhanced by converting to the networking standard of Ethernet, or by connecting other devices to Modbus Plus via a proxy.

Positioned for the futureThese system modernisation tools and solutions from Schneider Electric are available today and can help conserve plant physical infrastructure investments long into the future — without any painful surprises. An upgrade to a state-of-the-art level of efficiency and productivity today positively impacts the entire life cycle of the manufacturing plant.

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If enterprise data centres are to become more energy efficient, a number of pragmatic operational approaches will have to be implemented. Efficiency optimisation must deal with the data centre system as a whole. Attempts to optimise the individual inefficiencies will be less effective. The following system-wide practices provide a checklist for improved data centre efficiency:

1 Powering off unused equipment Power and cooling equipment that is not needed should not be energised.

2 Deploying hot aisle / cold aisle arrangement The rows of racks should be oriented so that the fronts of the servers face each other. Such a layout, if properly organised, can greatly reduce energy losses and also prolong the life of the servers.

3 Tuning redundant systems Subsystems that must be used below their rated capacity (to support redundancy) should be optimised for their fractional-load efficiency, not for their full-load efficiency.

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4 Leveraging the intelligence of capacity management tools These tools help to minimise ‘stranded capacity’ within the data centre, allowing the maximum amount of IT equipment to be installed within the gross power and cooling envelope, pushing the system to the highest point on its efficiency curve.

5 Instrumentation to monitor energy consumption The data centre should be instrumented to identify and warn about conditions that generate suboptimal electrical consumption, so that energy waste situations can be quickly corrected.

6 Scalable power and cooling to enable right-sizing The use of a scalable power and cooling solution can increase efficiency in smaller data centres or in data centres that are early in their life cycles, as well as defer capital and operating costs until needed.

7 Row-based cooling Shortening the air flow path via row-based cooling reduces mixing of hot and cold air streams, which improves the predictability of air distribution and improves the efficiency of delivering cold air to the loads that need it.

8 ‘Free cooling’ This is a common term used to denote a data centre operating in ‘economiser mode’. While not truly ‘free’, these technologies can be very helpful in improving data centre efficiency in the appropriate geographies. Cooling economiser systems save energy by utilising outdoor air during colder months of the year, allowing mechanical cooling systems like chillers and compressors to be shut off or operated at a reduced capacity.

9 High-efficiency UPS Technologies are now available that substantially increase the efficiency obtainable by UPS systems.

10 Variable frequency drives (VFD) Many electric motor-driven devices in the data centre operate at full speed even when the loads they are supporting require less capacity. Variable frequency drives (VFD) help to match the output of the fan to the load. The speed control mechanism in these devices helps to maximise efficiency. Both management software and wired and wireless thermal sensors can help in the regulation or control of VFD drives.

11 Modular containerised solutions Existing building structures often limit the electrical efficiencies that can be achieved through power and cooling distribution. Manufacturers can now build modular, containerised power and cooling modules that utilise standard power and cooling components and design them to a specific power usage effectiveness (PUE) target. Packaged, shipped, and installed as a container that plugs into an existing building, these solutions can rapidly increase efficiencies within existing data centres.

12 Hot aisle containment A hot-aisle containment system (HACS) allows higher work environment temperatures and increased chilled water temperatures, which result in increased economiser hours and significant electrical cost savings.

Priorities for execution of this checklist will differ based upon the characteristics of the data centre being analysed.


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Four practical steps for reducing overall energy costsIndividuals and companies realise that energy consumption ‘rules’ have changed

Individuals, corporations, and governments across the globe waste billions of dollars in energy each year. This is due to traditional energy consuming habits that were formed when energy was plentiful and inexpensive. These habits must be modified for two critical reasons: the steep cost of energy negatively impacts profits and personal wealth, and greenhouse gas emissions contribute to the deterioration of the overall quality of life on the planet.

Schneider Electric™ has spent years developing solutions that address this energy efficiency challenge and has established a tested energy management methodology. Energy management has evolved from the simple isolated actions of individuals (such as people in their homes or businesses who change their light bulbs from incandescent to CFL, but who still continue to leave the light on when no one is in the room), to an integrated life cycle characterised by management of multiple energy delivery and support systems.

How to accrue some quick energy winsThe Schneider Electric methodology to energy management involves the following four steps:

1. – energy audits and the installation of reliable power quality meters establish the benchmark or starting point from which you can build an energy management plan.

2. – low-cost easy fixes, such as the installation of variable speed

drives in motors, pumps, or cooling devices or the installation of high-efficiency UPS can have an immediate impact on your electrical bill.

3. – this eliminates reliance on unpredictable human behaviour and allows for the fine tuning of lighting and HVAC systems so that the facility or home can respond in an energy efficient manner to dynamic environmental conditions.

4. – easy-to-use software identifies energy waste trends and areas of concern so that management can quickly respond before money is wasted. Energy management is not a one-shot operation, but a continuous loop of improvement.

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Measure your energy to save money and improve efficiencyA smart, safe, and simple way to put energy measurement everywhere you need it

As energy costs increase and more stringent greenhouse gas emissions regulations are introduced, it’s essential for your business to find ways to reduce energy consumption. Having distributed energy metering throughout each of your facilities is a critical first step. It will help you understand exactly where, when, and how much energy you are consuming so you can discover opportunities to improve your efficiency.

Up to now, adding metering at multiple locations represented a significant investment, due to the cost of each meter, other associated components, and installation time. Schneider Electric™ now offers a simpler and more affordable alternative. The Micrologic™ E control unit is a new option for the Compact™ NS (630A >) and Masterpact™ NT/NW ranges of circuit breakers. Beyond its core protective functions, the Micrologic E offers integrated power and energy measurements. As part of a new or upgraded installation, you can now have an energy meter in every location you have a circuit breaker.

The smart choice for smart meteringAt only a small incremental cost above the popular Micrologic A model, the Micrologic E control unit delivers the energy data needed to isolate where energy is being wasted and expose energy-related costs at the building, department, or machine level. This will help you drive energy efficient practices throughout your organisation.

A safe pairing of protection and measurementThe Micrologic E features a unique internal architecture that safely and reliably

separates protection and measurement functions. Additionally, a display ‘auto-scroll’ function enables touch-free access to measurements, while a new trip history supports fast troubleshooting of the electrical distribution system.

Simple access to energy intelligenceEnergy data and other information are viewable through the integrated display, a separate display module, or over a communications network. Schneider Electric or third-party software can be used to efficiently gather and analyse data from all circuit breakers, helping you track consumption patterns, set performance baselines, and validate the savings from equipment upgrades or process changes.

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Glance at your computer’s home page and you’re likely to see topical information you want. What if that quick glance also gave you critical information you need, like your facility’s current energy usage, and showed you where you could be saving money on energy across your entire business? Today it’s possible, thanks to Schneider Electric™ Remote Energy Management.

Information the way you want itRemote Energy Management (REM), a cost-effective, web-based solution, helps customers profile their energy usage and carbon footprint across multiple sites as well as generate alarms, savings recommendations, and baseline comparisons. With REM, customers can generate reports on everything from energy load profiles to sustainability achievements, then customise and convert these reports into widgets for their home pages. There is no need for a separate log-in, and information can be accessed through any Internet-capable device. Because it is subscription-based, REM eliminates the need for expensive software or in-house IT expertise as well.

Making the complex simple“Our ambition is to turn energy digital, and to do it everywhere possible,” explains Philipe Delorme, executive vice president of strategy and innovation for Schneider Electric. Remote energy monitoring applications, notes Delorme, play a critical role by allowing customers to access an energy dashboard easily.

Reports and analytics may be customised by job function. A facilities manager could review information on a shift-by-shift basis while a senior executive might create summary reports measuring performance against budget or preset targets. Agnostic in nature, Remote Energy Management is able to aggregate, cleanse, store, and analyse data from disparate sources, including multiple building management systems. REM works across walls, platforms and business units.

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Flügger is a ¤200 million Denmark-based manufacturer with seven factories located in the Nordic countries as well as in Poland and China. The 1,600 employees manufacture tools, paint, and designer wallpaper.

Leaders at the Flügger plant in Kolding, Denmark, were tasked with lowering energy consumption in order to reduce manufacturing costs. They knew this would require outside expertise which could provide

them with tools for energy optimisation, real-time measurement, and analysis. Flügger decided to partner with Schneider Electric™.

Over the years, Schneider Electric has offered energy audits for large office buildings. Now the energy auditing concept is being extended to industrial buildings. Jens Ellevang, energy audit manager at Schneider Electric, commented on the new initiative:

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‘We observe that customers in industry are focused on energy savings. During periods of lower manufacturing production, many firms target expenses in order to identify opportunities to save money. More and more industrial companies are also now more politically aware and are interested in lowering their CO2 emissions.’

Energy goal of 20 per cent reduction in consumption achievedThe Schneider Electric industrial facility energy audits were organised to support Flügger, which had launched a major energy project. Nanna Arrøe, environment manager at Flügger, explains:

‘Working in cooperation with Schneider Electric, we set a goal to save 20 per cent on the energy consumption at seven of our plants in Denmark, Sweden, and Poland. We needed an overview of how we used energy, in addition to expert advice on how to prioritise and optimise our energy saving opportunities. This would allow us to focus on those areas that would reap the most dividends.

‘According to the first report, which targeted our plant in Kolding, we were able to achieve our goal of saving about 20 per cent, with a relatively minor level of effort. Our lighting systems and ventilation were in particular need of optimisation,’ Nanna explains, and she adds a few words on the work that transpired:

‘It has been very exciting and educational to take part. We now view things in a whole new way, and have felt throughout that our needs have been taken very seriously. We did not simply have a formula imposed on us. Instead, through an ongoing dialogue with Schneider Electric, we have discovered how to better manage our energy consumption ourselves.’

Measurement and monitoring sustain cost reductionsWhen energy audits and calculations are carried out, energy-efficient products, such as frequency converters and light meters,

are installed. Even though the energy consumption should therefore be under control, oftentimes that consumption begins to increase very slowly once again. Flügger’s initial energy audit was followed up with an investment in measurement equipment.

‘In order to get rid of the so-called hidden energy consumption, additional measuring data was needed – and the data had to be able to be analysed,’ explains Jens Ellevang, ‘By analysing, you are able to take control, and when you are in control, you can optimise.’

Schneider Electric has delivered and installed electricity meters and software at Flügger, which is now capable of taking continuous readings of its own energy consumption.

Nanna Arrøe concludes: ‘With our increased focus on energy-efficient initiatives, we are going to save approximately ¤267 000 on the bottom line. And that is not just this year, but every year.’

‘ With our increased focus on energy-efficient initiatives, we are going to save approximately ¤267 000 on the bottom line. And that is not just this year, but every year’.

- Nanna Arrøe, environment manager, Flügger


Customers

With 1,230 employees, 110 doctors, and 760 beds, the Quirón Group is one of the largest and most respected private hospital groups in Spain. Quirón’s goal is to provide reliable, cost-effective, and modern hospital facilities, while ensuring comfort and safety for patients and staff.

To help Quirón achieve this goal for its hospital in Madrid, Schneider Electric™ implemented an integrated hospital infrastructure solution based on its EcoStruxure™ architecture. By combining control and management of HVAC, security, power, lighting and supervisory systems onto one open platform, Quirón can monitor and control energy costs while improving the quality of patient care and providing a safe and secure hospital environment.

Building management controls for HVAC and lighting, such as zone scheduling, night/unoccupied setback, and optimum start/stop help to create a comfortable, energy-efficient environment. For example, HVAC comfort settings are automatically adjusted at night and when rooms are vacant. This helps Quirón reduce energy waste and operations costs. The benefits of the Schneider Electric solution include a centralised view of energy use and surveillance which improves security and simplifies management and maintenance.

Double digit capital and operations cost savingsThe EcoStruxure approach has resulted in immediate, up-front savings for Quirón. In comparison with a traditional, non-integrated

approach, capital expenses were reduced by about 20 per cent thanks to reduced commissioning and cabling. In addition, efficient and optimised energy usage is expected to reduce the hospital’s ongoing operating expenses by up to 38 per cent.

A Schneider Electric project manager served as Quirón’s single point of contact to mitigate risk and keep the project on time, on budget, and on track. Now, a flexible EcoStruxure for healthcare solution will allow Quirón to easily and cost effectively grow their hospital, while keeping integration costs to a minimum.

Quirón Hospital Group maximises energy savings with EcoStruxure approachLeading Spanish healthcare provider engages Schneider Electric for intelligent hospital infrastructure

Efficient and optimised energy usage is expected to reduce the hospital’s ongoing operating expenses by up to 38 per cent

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