Case Study. Chain Reaction

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1 Case Study Chain Reaction Franchise owners in London, Ontario are reinvesting in their business with savings generated from the Siemens EcoView Energy Management System Answers for infrastructure and cities.

2 The Siemens EcoView Energy Management System helps Restaurant Owners reduce total energy costs by an average of 8% Siemens EcoView is a 2013 Building Operating Management 2013 Top Products award-winner. Franchise owners add more dough to their bottom line by rolling out an EMS at every location Franchise owners of a popular coffee and baked goods chain in London, Ontario, wanted to ensure their HVAC and lighting were performing optimally and that kitchen equipment was running properly at each facility. Relying on staff to manually record temperatures and settings was proving to be time-consuming and prone to human error. Like all franchise owners, they are juggling many responsibilities. An energy management system saves time and money by providing instant access to energy loads at each location, tracking utility consumption history, and enabling remote monitoring and alarming on mission critical equipment. Solution Siemens partner Ron White, a system integrator with EH Controls in Ontario, recommends the Siemens EcoView Energy Management System (EMS) as an affordable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-use solution. Designed specifically to meet the energy management needs of restaurants, medical offices, retail shops and other small commercial businesses, EcoView is a feature rich wireless EMS that provides a rapid payback through reduced energy bills. It is a truly scalable and predictable solution for a sector where managing rising energy costs can have a significant impact on narrow profit margins. EcoView has been proven to lower energy consumption and costs and enables visibility and control of HVAC, lighting, and other energy loads from one central point. Its distinct advantages and proven success in restaurant chains throughout the Americas have made it an investment that delivers a fast return on investment. Studies have shown typical ROI to be less than 24 months or 5 18% energy usage reduction. With EcoView, a franchise owner has the ability to schedule, monitor, and control energy loads from anywhere they have an internet connection. EcoView is a perfect solution for small commercial properties, like restaurants, because it targets energy saving strategies and installs with minimal out-of-pocket costs and minimal disruption to patrons, said Ron. He has seen the solution successfully in action throughout this chain in the London metropolitan area. With each franchise owner, we have started by installing a system at one location. It doesn t take long for the owner to see the savings on their energy bills, and then we are installing EcoView at all of their other locations, too, he added. There are currently 26 sites in the London area that have implemented the EcoView EMS, with more on the horizon.

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4 The perks of an Energy Management System all add up to savings EcoView gives busy franchise owners centralized visibility into multiple restaurant locations and automated comparison data on each facility s performance. This helps curtail energy usage, lower energy bills, and remotely monitor key equipment. Franchise owners also are relying on EcoView to improve their operations and brand. From an operations point of view, many restaurants have multiple coffee makers, hot plates, and ovens at each location. It isn t necessary for all to run throughout the whole day. EcoView automates the scheduling and timing of load-consuming equipment based on the needs of each store. An owner can also remotely double-check that equipment is shut down, adding additional peace-of-mind. Restaurant owners are reliant on their mechanical systems to help them deliver great food and friendly service in a comfortable place that guests will want to frequent. Food safety and maintaining product at a certain temperature is a top industry concern. EcoView enables 24/7 monitoring of critical equipment such as refrigerators and freezers to ensure they remain at safe food temperatures. EcoView s versatility enables alerts on temperature rise, providing key details that allow an owner to diagnose a situation, such as what location, how long a temperature has been above a setpoint. s are sent to the owner when a set point goes out of range. Providing this type of information helps determine actual equipment failure and reduces the possibility for human error with concrete data. One of the biggest benefits of EcoView is to be able to go online to review systems and runtimes some overnights are on a relay system and draw a lot of power. With remote monitoring, an owner can shut those systems down and save on energy consumption, noted Ron. Wireless connectivity Siemens wireless technology has proven to be an efficient solution that can be integrated with little disruption to daily operations, which is critical for a busy restaurant chain that delivers top-notch customer service. Wireless thermostats for Rooftop Units (RTUs) communicate changing temperatures and energy loads. This ensures guests and employees are enjoying an optimum environment. Wireless technology makes EcoView a cost-effective solution: Wireless equipment and drop in thermostats minimize restaurant downtime and service disruptions and reduce construction costs by eliminating time and material associated with running cable. Anywhere accessibility Running a successful business requires a great amount of dedication, direct supervision, and long hours. With EcoView, the franchisee can use a laptop, smartphone, or

5 tablet to monitor, access and troubleshoot from anywhere at any time, significantly reducing the time he would have otherwise lost traveling to a restaurant to diagnose an issue. Trusted partnership The partnership between Ron, Siemens, and franchise owners is a best practice service model that Siemens replicates throughout the Americas. Having a local professional who is already familiar with local codes and requirements and lives within the same community as customers not only elevates the level of service, but also helps keep project costs competitive. We help thousands of customers improve the efficiency of their buildings and operations every day. We ll help you create an environment that s more comfortable and pleasing to customers, more productive and secure for employees, and better for your community. Siemens Expertise Our global perspective helps franchise owners save time and money. Siemens helps buildings around the world perform optimally with reliable and sophisticated devices and components. Our systems have been implemented in all types of environments to create substantive savings and increased productivity. Store Managers rely on the automated Ecoview system to control the lighting and HVAC systems, so guests and employees remain comfortable. When a restaurant is closed, EcoView automatically sets the temperature back, ensuring optimal savings. A simple to use touchscreen is located in the manager s office should any type of system override become necessary.

6 Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division 1000 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL Tel. (847) Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division Retail & Commercial Systems 9225 Bee Cave Rd. Building B Suite 100 Austin, TX Tel. (512) Siemens Industry, Inc. (1/2014, Part # ) Answers for infrastructure and cities. Our world is undergoing changes that force us to think in new ways: demographic change, urbanization, global warming and resource shortages. Maximum efficiency has top priority and not only where energy is concerned.in addition, we need to increase comfort for the well-being of users. Also, our need for safety and security is constantly growing. For our customers, success is defined by how well they manage these challenges. Siemens has the answers. We are the trusted technology partner for energy-efficient, safe and secure buildings and infrastructure.