What are the Benefits of an HVAC/R Monitoring System for Supermarkets?

 

What is an HVAC/R Monitoring System?

Systems for tracking HVAC/R equipment provide around-the-clock monitoring and feedback on their energy use and performance. These systems contain IoT sensors that keep track of the temperature, occupancy, intake of fresh air, and other factors that affect indoor climate. Their main objective is to notify HVAC/R operators of faults and inefficiencies in real time, enabling facility managers to take proper action. 

Benefits of HVAC/R Monitoring Systems for Supermarkets

HVAC/R equipment use around 50% to 60% of a grocery store’s electricity consumption. That’s why along with the residential and commercial applications of HVAC/R, supermarkets can also take advantage of improved efficiency in components and systems. A holistic approach to store energy management provides greater energy savings than optimizing systems and components individually. Here are some of the top benefits of implementing an HVAC/R Monitoring System for supermarkets:

  • Reduced energy consumption. 

Closely monitoring how your systems are performing not only gives the system manager greater control over the temperature and comfort in-store, but it also allows them to spot inefficient energy expenditures that previously went undetected. Operators can use the monitoring system to automate switching off assets that are not being used as well as program devices to make appropriate adjustments for different times of day, outdoor climate conditions, and store occupancy to further optimize energy consumption.

  • Reduced operational costs. 

This is closely linked to the point mentioned above. Gaining insight on where energy is being expended properly and where it’s being wasted lowers operational costs gives facility managers more room to reallocate potential savings into other areas of the store. 

  • Connectivity and multi-location capacity. 

Monitoring systems (such as the XWEB EVO) use sensors, software, and connectivity devices embedded with IoT intelligence. This can deliver a higher level of energy savings as facility managers can collect and exchange data over the internet at a local, remote, or mobile level 24/7/365. Consequently, monitoring systems can communicate with applications and services in the “cloud” to enable data-driven decisions.

  • More up time, less disruptions. 

Monitoring systems help take a lot of the guesswork out of HVAC, removing the need to climb up on roofs or reach hard-to-access ductwork just to determine the root of a problem. Cutting down on determination visits also frees up manpower for preventative AC maintenance and other cost savers. Since HVAC/R monitoring systems provide useful data in real-time, it helps facility managers anticipate problems before they arise. This significantly reduces downtime as the HVAC/R systems are properly maintained well in advance, and any issues are pre-empted.

  • Identify outdated equipment. 

HVAC age and energy efficiency go hand-in-hand. With an HVAC/R monitoring system, it’s easier to spot outdated energy-intensive equipment and processes that are due to be replaced with more efficient and environment-friendly alternatives. If being a responsible corporate citizen is important for you and your shareholders, an energy monitoring solution is a must.

When store data is readily visible to facility personnel, store owners, and management across locations, cities, and states, they can achieve an impressive amount of cost savings and labor maximizing objectives. It empowers them to make quick decisions to maximize energy efficiencies, optimize food safety, and reduce the store’s overall environmental impact – all while improving shopper experience by creating a more pleasant environment with optimum temperatures, humidity control, and ventilation.

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