LVI ENERGY Services

LVI Energy provides energy data collection and communication technology (DCCT) solutions in support of its energy management programs. Acquiring very granular energy consumption data greatly expands the visibility of cost saving opportunities, allows users to make adjustments by drilling down to exactly where and when energy is consumed, eliminates expensive and time consuming guesswork and enables our clients to get control of their energy costs, quickly.

The Business Case Is Simple.

• Energy costs regularly account for 20% to 30% of total building operation budgets.

• Multiple studies have reported 15% to 30% savings in energy usage directly related to sub-metering programs. This equates to between 3% and 9% of total building operating budgets.

• For companies, or facilities, with over $1 million in energy costs, annual savings will total in excess of six figures. Sub-metering systems pay for themselves very rapidly, and they remain as tools for discovering cost reduction opportunities continually.

Sub-metering is no longer a question of viability or effectiveness.

But selecting the right system can be complicated. The newer sub-metering systems have evolved into highly technical networking tools that support and optimize “smart building” technologies. The problem is wading through the new array of choices and selecting one that matches your specific application. Unfortunately, and to further complicate matters, older sub-meters that were deployed as recent as 5 years ago cannot support today’s smart building infrastructure.

That’s where LVI Energy can help.

LVI Energy has researched and evaluated many of the newer sub-metering technologies that are available today. Below is a sampling of features LVI Energy includes in its sub-metering solutions.

• Multi-point capability for enhanced visibility, density, ease of installation and cost effectiveness.

• Advanced IP-based communications that transmit data over existing wireless, phone, or high-speed Internet connections without the cost of a dedicated service, additional computers or meter reading equipment.

• Built-in DHCP to eliminate difficult to manage static IP addresses. FTP “push” for firewall friendly connections to a central server.

• Open protocols ensuring the flexibility to meet any scenario, including integration with existing building automation systems, energy management systems or IT business systems.

• Ability to seamlessly integrate with available software options such as Meter Management (configuration and firmware updates), Energy Management (including dashboards, performance management, benchmarking and alarms), Greenhouse Gas Management, Smart Grid Energy Service Transactions and Billing or Cost Allocation.