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Swarm Energy Management™Energy Management Naturally™
Technology Introduction
www.REGENenergy.com
OUR STORY
Founded in 2005, 3 years of R&D
North America-wide Product Launch in 2008
Patented Swarm Logic with Wireless Energy Management Systems
Solutions for Mid-sized Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Markets
Installed in Numerous Buildings from California to Canada
Working with Utilities to Simplify Energy Efficiency and Demand Response
SWARM ENERGY MANAGEMENT BENEFITS
Reduces Peak Demand while Maintaining Comfort (~15-25% = 25-40kW)
Provides Intelligent Demand Response, incl. AutoDR (adtl. ~20-50kW)
Minimizes Off-Hours Consumption (~10-30% = 35,000-100,000 kWH/year)
Monitors to Provide Continuous Commissioning
Rapid ROI for a GREEN Building Enhancement
Sample Building:20 RTUs, avg. 7.5+ tons & 180kW
400 Irving Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237
Traditional Method Swarm Logic Method Auto DR Event
WHAT IS SWARM LOGIC?
Swarm Energy Management’s Benefits:
Schedules DR events automatically using AutoDRMaintains comfort better than t-stat setbackProvides fine-grained, predictable DR curtailmentReduces rebound during/after DR events
EASY DEMAND RESPONSE WITH MINIMAL IMPACT ON COMFORT T-stat
rebound
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Immediate increase
Swarm Energy Management DRThermostat Setback
Power
Interior Temp./Humidity
Gradual effect
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Smoother exit
SIMPLE OPENADR COMMUNICATION
Event Info communicated via web between the DRAS Server and REGEN’s DRAS Client
REGEN Server
DRAS Server
Event Info automatically sent to customer site. Two-way communication provides real-time load drop verification.
Swarm Energy Management Web Portal
Southern California Edison
Customer Site
SCE AutoDR Event Signal
Automatic Schedule Population of Upcoming DR Events
Web Portal Driven Using Your Computer
REGEN Energy 24x7 Support Center
Customer Portal
Swarm Energy ManagementWeb 2.0 APIs
A ZigBee network allows Controllers to “talk to each other” in a swarm.
Each Controller makes a decision every 10 minutes.
Controllers measure power readings every 30 seconds.
Controllers are monitored and adjusted via a web based portal.
EASILY DEPLOYED USING YOUR EXISTING HVAC SERVICE TEAM, WITHOUT IT MODIFICATIONS
Swarm Energy Cloud
A Gateway provides Internet communication without the need to access the site’s network. Power readings and decisions are uploaded every 5 minutes.
HVAC
HVAC
HVAC
LIGHTING
ELECTRIC HEATING
PUMPS
DECENTRALIZED CONTROL PROVIDES EASY, SIMPLE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE USERSWeb-based portal• No software installation required
Secure Control• Site-level permissions• Allow view only or manager roles
Scheduling• Ability to group loads per zone• Schedule load duty cycles for recurring or
one-time events
Analytics• View real-time or historical load profiles• Can export as spreadsheets
Alerts• Receive email when warning conditions
exist• Ensures sufficient Demand Response
curtailment achieved
SWARM ENERGY MANAGEMENT EVEN PROVIDES BENEFITS TO BAS-EQUIPPED SITES
• Internet-based remote monitoring & control aids recommissioning efforts• Real-time & historical sub-metering per load, site, or portfolio of sites
Monitoring Benefits
• Proven occupant comfort benefits vs. load-limiting strategies• Seasonal benefits well beyond summer peaks alone
Demand Management Benefits
• Simple AutoDR participation, automated event scheduling• Superior occupant comfort compared to temperature setback strategies
Demand Response Benefits
Swarm Energy Management Does Not Require– Any modifications to HVAC units, BAS/EMS– Access to your internet service or firewall– Any software installation or upgrades– Your employees or tenants to do anything differently
NO EQUIPMENT OR BAS RETROFIT REQUIRED
Swarm Energy Management Provides The same comfort level as before while lowering utility costs Web-based control of your HVAC systems Your facility manager with the ability to identify HVAC issues quickly 24x7 service and support, including issue alerts
Swarm Energy Management allows you to interact as much or as little as you want
INSTALLS IN 1-2 DAYS – USING YOUR CONTRACTOR
Step 1
• Ship Swarm Energy Management equipment to your facility• REGEN Energy will contact your HVAC contractor to install
Step 2
• Installation instructions are in each box • REGEN Energy phone support while installer on roof• Only requires 20 minutes for each unit
Step 3
• HVAC contractor sends install report to REGEN• Customer starts saving money
REGEN PARTNERS
Buildings using Swarm Energy Management technology today experienced a payback within 2 years, many less than 18 months
REGEN Energy will manage the Utility Incentive application process for you
COMPELLING ROI WITH SHORT TERM PAYBACK
Customer Provides HVAC Equipment List
Customer Provides Utility Data / Signed CISR
REGEN Provides Data Analysis and Proposal
Customer Signs Incentive Applications & Agreement
Controllers are Installed and Savings Begin
SCE Verifies Equipment Installation & Incentives are Issued
NEXT STEPS
Proven Technology Proven Results
Contact:James McPhail
www.REGENenergy.com
Swarm Energy Management™Energy Management Naturally™
