GridPoint EMS Delivers Savings
Grocery stores are changing every day as consumers expect ever more from their shopping experience. GridPoint helps grocery facility managers gain insight into energy and site operations, while maintaining customer comfort and maximizing savings opportunities. From the deli department and freezer section, to the pharmacy and coffee shop, GridPoint energy management systems (EMS) and solar energy systems enable grocery retailers to:
- Monitor the performance of critical equipment, as well as pinpoint and resolve costly issues
- Protect the life of equipment by identifying harmful voltage imbalances
- Preserve valuable, temperature-sensitive inventory
- Adhere to corporate energy usage policies
- Validate HVAC and lighting control system settings
- View energy consumption and production
- Hedge against rising energy costs with solar energy
See how the GridPoint EMS delivers
energy savings for grocery stores
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Problem
Grocery chain needed to understand energy usage for various store sections (e.g. deli, bakery, etc.) to optimize equipment operating schedules
Situation Analysis
- By determining specific store area energy usage, store management can optimize operating schedules
- GridPoint data analyst team defined energy usage patterns using submetering data captured from various store sections
Results
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GridPoint data analysts determine “typical” energy consumption behavior and offered insights into anomalies based on newly
established baselines - Store management was armed with insightful information to make smarter operating decisions ultimately driving energy savings
Submetering identifies store section usage
Problem
A third-party timer automatically controls the lighting in refrigeration cases. However, an error caused the lights to be left on continuously
Situation Analysis
- GridPoint EMS monitors consumption trends in refrigeration cases
- Monitoring identified that refrigeration case lighting was left on, consuming an extra 281 kWh daily
Results
- The lighting schedule was reset to the appropriate parameters, avoiding additional lighting costs
Identify consumption abnormalities quickly
The use cases set forth herein are for illustration purposes only and do not represent guaranteed results or cost savings. All stated savings are purely estimates based on current industry conditions. These statements should not be used as the sole source of information when making purchasing decisions or when executing other binding agreements. GridPoint disclaims all liability of any kind arising out of your use or misuse of the information contained herein.
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