A global banking services provider operating across 62 countries aimed to cut energy costs and boost operational efficiency across key facilities. Faced with rising utility bills and the need for energy management system, the organisation partnered with Ecolibrium and deployed Ecolibrium SmartSense. This AI-powered platform optimises energy use, benchmarks equipment performance, and delivers actionable analytics. The provider applied the platform across three facilities: two buildings in Hong Kong and one facility in Mumbai, totaling 200,000 sq. ft.
Outcome Summary
- Delivered 33% of the annual energy savings target within the first 60 days
- $180,000 in forecasted annual savings across three sites
Challenges Faced
The organisation set a clear objective to cut energy costs by $150,000 annually across select facilities in Asia. However, due to lack of real-time visibility, inconsistent load distribution, and undetected inefficiencies within HVAC and UPS systems were driving up costs. As well as the team needed a system that could not only automate monitoring but also offer insights tailored to each facility’s operational profile.
The Solution
Ecolibrium SmartSense was implemented across three major sites, integrating 1,380 data points to monitor 69 critical pieces of equipment. The platform aggregated data from BMS systems, HVAC units, and digital power meters to deliver real-time analytics. Ecolibrium SmartSense’s AI capabilities enabled load benchmarking, automated energy tracking, and performance diagnostics. This, in turn, helped site teams uncover energy wastage and target savings opportunities.
Ecolibrium SmartSense analyzed 1,380 data points and monitored HVAC, UPS, power meters, and chillers. Site teams implemented operational excellence, energy management, and asset CBM/PDM solutions to resolve the challenges.
The Outcome
Within the first 60 days, Ecolibrium SmartSense helped the organisation achieve 33% of its annual energy savings goal, thus equivalent to a projected $180,000 in yearly savings.
Hong Kong Facility 1: Detected high energy consumption during non-operational hours and identified chiller inefficiencies, leading to chiller staging adjustments and energy cost reductions.
Hong Kong Facility 2: Exposed 30% of unaccounted energy use, irregular load patterns, and high off-hour consumption. Optimisation protocols and equipment recalibrations were implemented to correct inefficiencies.
Mumbai Facility (200,000 sq. ft.): Identified underloaded UPS systems impacting battery health and efficiency. Load balancing was performed, improving energy performance and system longevity.
Together, these actions contributed to measurable savings and improved operational awareness across regions.
The Impact
Ecolibrium SmartSense provided real-time visibility, benchmarking, and automated alerting across three geographically distributed facilities. The platform gave facility managers actionable insights to reduce energy wastage, extend equipment life, and meet emissions goals. By automating tracking and reporting, Ecolibrium SmartSense removed the guesswork from energy management, setting a new standard for operational efficiency and energy savings in large financial institutions.
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