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Energy management quick wins are best practices that involve low initial cost and result in
substantial operational savings. This issue of Intelligent Energy highlights a variety of quick
win scenarios. Learn how free courses at the Schneider Electric
online Energy University

have helped hospitality professionals gain an edge on hotel operations costs. See how the
worlds first ISO 50001-certified smart facility leveraged new Schneider Electric lighting and
HVAC control technologies to save upwards of 30 per cent in energy costs. Energy saving
initiatives can unlock the hidden potential in many organisations, and Schneider Electric
offers a multitude of solutions to help enterprises achieve their energy cost reduction goals.
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4 Introducing the worlds first ISO
50001-certified building
6 Sustainable energy management practices can reduce costs and add competitive
advantage
12 Checklist: The top 12 data centre best energy saving practices for 2012
16 Measure your energy to save money and improve efficiency
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8 How green buildings impact people, profits and the planet
14 Four practical steps for reducing overall energy costs
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10 At last, simplification and modernisation of industrial control systems
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Customers
Driving energy efficiency education
in the hospitality sector
Schneider Electric and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational
Institute offer an energy curriculum to industry professionals
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational
Institute (AH&LEI), the premier source
for delivering quality education in the
hospitality sector, now includes energy
awareness education as part of its training
requirement. The organisation partnered with
Schneider Electric
, The Global Specialist

in Energy Management
, to provide this
specialised instruction.
Schneider Electric Energy University

courses offer the latest in energy
management best practices to the
hospitality sector and empower AH&LEI
members to earn valuable education credits
toward their professional certification.
Easy access to short, one-hour modules
AH&LEIs hospitality professionals enjoy
easy web access to the Energy University
online curriculum. A learning path designed
specifically for trade association members
allows users to navigate to topics relevant to
hotel property management. In addition, they
can earn valuable education credits; in fact,
members who hold certifications from AH&LEI
can now take Energy University courses to
gain additional credits toward their existing
designations of certified hotel administrator
(CHA), certified lodging manager (CLM),
certified engineering operations executive
(CEOE), and certified maintenance manager
(CMM).
Positive impact on energy expense savings
AH&LEIs partnership with Schneider Electric
highlights the significance of energy
management to hospitality sector cost
savings. The Energy University curriculum
facilitates members access to energy
efficiency best practices education.
Energy management is essential to the
profitability and sustainability of todays
lodging operations, says Robert L. Steele
III, CHA, president and COO of AH&LEI.
As a member of American Hotel & Lodging
Associations energy and environment
committee, the Schneider Electric Energy
University is the ideal resource to provide
certified hospitality professionals with the
energy management knowledge they need
to keep their operations profitable and
sustainable.
Become an energy champion
The need to implement strong and effective
energy efficient solutions is acute across all
sectors and industries. Energy University
enables individuals to become energy
champions within their own organisations.
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with AH&LEI
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a strong
endorsement
of the Energy
University
curriculum.
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education credits now at
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Find out where you can
save and start cutting
energy costs today.
The U.S. Green Buildings Council estimates
that commercial ofce buildings use 20
per cent more energy on average than
necessary. The problem is that most
businesses dont know where their
buildings are wasting energy. A simple
solution is remote energy monitoring, which
delivers web-based information, analysis,
and guidance on your buildings energy use.
So you can implement energy initiatives
that consistently save money. A high-
performance building positively impacts the
environment, employee productivity and
your bottom line. Learn how remote energy
monitoring can help your business today.
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Introducing the worlds first
ISO 50001- certified building
Schneider Electric headquarters first to meet
new energy management standard
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This latest certification recognises our
commitment to energy efficiency and our
expertise in this field, said Frdric Abbal,
president of Schneider Electric
France,
when the certification was announced
in June 2011. More than ever, we are
aiming for the highest standards in energy
management for both our customers
buildings and our own.
Schneider Electric is committed to the
continuous improvement of energy
performance for commercial and industrial
buildings, optimising their use, and reducing
their operating costs. Prior to reaching the
ISO
50001 milestone for its headquarters,

the company had obtained High Quality
Environmental standard (HQE) Exploitation,
ISO 14001, and NF EN 16001 certification.
The most demanding
energy management standard
The new ISO 50001 standard defines
the requirements for the development,
implementation, maintenance and
improvement of energy management systems.
It is intended to help companies accomplish
the following:
> Make better use of existing
energy-consuming assets
> Create transparency and facilitate
communication on the management
of energy resources
> Promote energy management best
practices and reinforce good energy
management behaviours
> Evaluate and prioritise the implementation
of new energy-efficient technologies
> Provide a framework for promoting
energy efficiency throughout the
supply chain
> Facilitate energy management
improvements for greenhouse gas
emission reduction projects
> Allow integration with other organisational
management systems such as
environmental, and health and safety
systems.
Because it is an international standard, ISO
50001 can be deployed to Schneider Electric
sites in 100-plus countries worldwide. It is
expected that the new standard could
impact 60 per cent of energy usage in the
world, with broad applicability across national
economic sectors.
In June 2011, Schneider Electric corporate
headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison, France, was certified
as complying with the new ISO 50001 standard for
energy management systems. It was the first building
in the world to earn such designation.
A showcase of energy efficiency solutions
Like many companies throughout the globe,
Schneider Electric manages complex building
environments and, at the same time, sets
ambitious energy efficiency targets. The
ISO 50001 certification was achieved as a
result of the implementation of Schneider
Electric internally developed energy efficiency
solutions, including:
> Renewable energy solutions
> Lighting, HVAC, and sun blinds control
> Energy monitoring and control
> Motor control for pumps and fans
> Efficient IT cabling
> Safe electrical distribution
> Advanced security and access control.
By intelligently integrating all building
systems on a single IP platform, the solution
development team was able to achieve up
to 30 per cent energy savings the same
energy performance that is promised
to customers.
Implemented within the facility are the following:
> Energy metering by zone, by usage in
each zone, and by energy
> Twelve temperature measurement
meters on air handling units, hot water
production, and heated floors
> 172 electrical energy meters, three gas
meters, 11 water meters.
The development teams target was to reduce
our energy consumption by a factor of four
compared with the former headquarters facility
and to achieve a consumption rate of 80 kWh/
m/year (244 kWh/m/year is the average office
buildings consumption in France).
More than 20000 visitors annually
The Schneider Electric corporate
headquarters site hosts more than 20000
visitors each year. Visitors are provided
an in-depth view of energy management
solutions. One of the buildings more
popular features is an energy dashboard
that displays the buildings annual energy
consumption. The information displayed
on the dashboard illustrates energy
consumption by type of use on a daily,
monthly, and annual basis. For each
parameter, consumption can be monitored
down to the level of individual workstations.
Up to
30%
energy savings
achieved by
Schneider Electric
energy management
solutions
To learn more about Schneider
Electric energy management solutions
visit www.schneider-electric.com
Our ISO 50001
certification is the result
of the implementation
of our own energy
efficiency solutions.
ISO is the International Organisation for Standardisation, an
international standard-setting body founded in 1947. ISO has
developed a portfolio of more than 18 600 standards, and
provides business, government, and society with practical
tools for all three dimensions of sustainable development:
economic, environmental, and social. ISO has a membership
of 162 national standards bodies from countries large and
small, industrialised, developing, and in transition, in all
regions of the world.
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Any enterprise business plan which proposes
cost reduction strategies should include
a discussion on how to reduce energy
consumption. Its not only good for your
bottom line, but with declining resources and
increasing greenhouse gas emissions, its
good for the planet too.
With measurable benefits, you can quickly
justify an investment in efficiency projects
because youll:
> Generate substantial savings in
operational and maintenance costs
by running leaner and greener.
> Be more resilient to fluctuating
energy prices.
> Reduce financial risks from emissions
regulations and cap and trade systems.
> Lock in a competitive advantage by
championing efficient energy practices
that strengthen customer loyalty, attract
talent, and build goodwill.
> Improve shareholder value by showing
energy and environmental responsibility.
Advanced energy intelligence
technology can help
Every business can increase productivity while
consuming less, achieving energy savings of
up to 30 per cent. How? By gaining energy
insight and control with an enterprise-wide
integrated network of advanced software and
metering that manages all your energy assets.
Rich and dynamic portals, dashboards and
reports can help you make the most of your
energy by uncovering opportunities, avoiding
risks, tracking progress, and verifying success.
These best practices will help you:
> Empower all decision-makers with a
holistic view of opportunities and risks
based on their combined financial,
operational and environmental return on
investment. Data-rich feedback promotes
energy conservation behaviour.
> Stay on top of critical conditions and
respond quickly to potential problems.
> Analyse energy in financial and
environmental terms, helping you define
clear metrics and see the immediate and
projected impacts of each decision on
your costs and carbon footprint.
> Employ an integrated approach: reduce
energy-related emissions, maximise energy
efficiency assure power availability and
reliability, and cut energy-related costs.
Sustainable energy management practices can
reduce costs and add competitive advantage
How to justify energy efficiency investments
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and provides training that you can employ immediately.
Topics range from alternative power generation
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power distribution and the economics of efciency.
Gain insights on how to achieve energy management
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How green buildings impact people,
profits and the planet
Early action helps shorten ROI timelines
Whether breaking ground on a new building or operating/retrofitting
an existing facility, asset managers, property developers, property
managers, and occupants are under mounting pressure to achieve
higher performance with lower capital and operating costs. In addition,
a new awareness for conserving the finite resources of the planet
has placed a higher emphasis on energy consumption and water
conservation. Green buildings help to achieve both cost and resource
efficiency goals.
Three fundamental benefits result when
pursuing an aggressive green building strategy:
1. People - Increased productivity and well-being. The working
environment of employees within a building directly impacts their
productivity and overall satisfaction. Green buildings offer better
day lighting, outdoor views and indoor air quality. A healthy work
environment will attract new employees, will reduce employee
turnover, and will even result in less illness and reduced
absenteeism.
2. Planet - Reduced CO
2
emissions, reduced demand on municipal
services, reduced erosion. Green buildings have lower energy
and water usage. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
costs, and overall demand on utilities. In addition, traditional
construction practices that ignore the impact on the earth may
create significant negative consequences such as soil erosion
and flooding. Site management, landscaping, and other features
of green buildings can dramatically reduce these problems.
3. Profit - Lower energy use and increased property value.
Reduced energy costs are a major benefit of green buildings.
Measurement, monitoring, and automation of building systems
ensure that equipment is in use only when needed and that
operations function at peak efficiency.
By reducing a buildings operating costs, the net operating income
of that building is increased. According to the New Buildings Institute,
a nonprofit organisation that is working to improve the energy
performance of commercial buildings, increasing a buildings net
operating income increases the buildings appraised value by 10 times
the annual cost savings.
For more information on Schneider
Electrics green building solutions
go to www.schneider-electric.com
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Tools
Building projects, whether new construction
or retrofit, bring together many different
players project managers, facilities directors,
IT directors, architects, contractors, vendors,
and more. With so many partners involved,
both internally and externally, managing
workflow can be a challenge. In addition,
maximising the energy performance of a
building requires discussion of efficiency
options in the design phase of the project and
coordination with technology providers and
systems integrators.
The Collaborative Project Portal by
Schneider Electric
is designed to keep
everyone involved in a project on the same
page in this case, a web page. The portal
is a private online community that helps
teams to work smarter and more productively
by facilitating project collaboration, social
networking, and web meetings. It is well-
designed and user-friendly, according to one
engineer from a small manufacturing firm.
Portal users can easily access the people,
information, and online technology they need
to implement energy efficiency solutions in a
timely manner, from order to installation.
Experts and colleagues
provide quick answers
The Collaborative Project Portal connects
users with a certified energy architect
(CEA), who becomes their single point of
contact with Schneider Electric. The CEA
provides answers to all energy management-
related issues and oversees the entire
project implementation cycle. The CEA also
coordinates a team of Schneider Electric
experts on the customers behalf.
Twelve groups have been created in the
Collaborative Project Portal for various market
and solution segments. These range from
electrical energy, marine, and data centres
to healthcare, hotels, and life sciences. The
groups allow professional peers to exchange
ideas on energy management while improving
project management and execution. Portal
users are also able to participate in polls on
topics of professional interest and then join
forums to discuss the results.

The portal is
well-designed
and user-friendly.
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Now, connect to energy experts
and professional peers
Team up with a certified energy architect
in the Collaborative Project Portal
New features added
The portal is constantly being upgraded
with robust new functionality. Recently
introduced tools now allow users to:
> Join an energy efficiency forum
> Download the latest white papers
and learn best practices
on energy management
> Get the latest energy
management news
> Rate their project
> Conduct more productive
web meetings
> Invite Linkedin colleagues to the portal
Make your job easier and enable your
teams to work more productively. Register for
FREE at collaborate.schneider-electric.com
Tools
As industrial manufacturing plants around the
world continue to age, many control systems
are nearing the end of their useful life or just
cant deliver the efficiency and productivity
that is possible with newer systems. In order
to keep pace with the competition,
companies need to update to more
modern technology.
The modernisation challenge
The need to modernise is clear to all, but the
challenge remains how can system-wide
upgrades be executed without jeopardising the
continuity of business and without investing
too much capital? The solution is easier
than it would at first appear. By engaging
the Schneider Electric
team of experts and

reliable technical solutions, modernisation
can become the most effective way of quickly
improving the overall plant productivity.
A tailored solution
helps cut operational costs
With thousands of PLCs, HMI, SCADA
systems, drives, I/O and networks installed
worldwide, Schneider Electric offers proven
and predictable modernisation services to
help upgrade control platforms at minimal
risk, minimal cost, and on a schedule that
wont interfere with day-to-day business.
Comprehensive upgrade paths are
delivered through a series of tools and
solutions, including:
>
assessment of your installation
>
design and implementation services
>
maintenance and spare parts and
>
training services.
Upgrades without disruptions
Modernisation services from Schneider Electric
encompass every level of the plant control
platform, including hardware, software,
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solutions. Go to www.schneider-electric.com
At last, simplification and modernisation
of industrial control systems
Schneider Electric services remove
the pain of modernising
The comprehensive
services provided by
Schneider Electric
allowed us to
progressively
migrate our
automation
platform to suit
our business
requirements.
Maarten de Vries,
Senior Electrical
Engineer, Nyrstar
(Australia).
and networks. If the plant utilises a legacy
Modicon
system, with quick wiring

adapters the site can easily upgrade to the
powerful Modicon Quantum PLC or the latest
cutting-edge Modicon 340 PLC without
replacing existing field wiring. Existing 984
ladder logic applications can be retained
by quickly importing them into the powerful
programming environment of Unity
Pro.
The entire plant network can be enhanced
by converting to the networking standard of
Ethernet, or by connecting other devices to
Modbus Plus via a proxy.
Positioned for the future
These system modernisation tools and
solutions from Schneider Electric are available
today and can help conserve plant physical
infrastructure investments long into the future
without any painful surprises. An upgrade
to a state-of-the-art level of efficiency and
productivity today positively impacts the entire
life cycle of the manufacturing plant.
Modernise
Optimise
Maintain
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the estimated return-on-investment for a variable speed
drive within pump and fan applications.
In just a few clicks you can:
Select the appropriate Altivar drive
Calculate the potential energy savings from
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Compare the energy consumption with and
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If enterprise data centres are
to become more energy
efficient, a number of pragmatic
operational approaches will have
to be implemented. Efficiency
optimisation must deal with the
data centre system as a whole.
Attempts to optimise the individual
inefficiencies will be less effective.
The following system-wide practices
provide a checklist for improved
data centre efficiency:
1 Powering off unused equipment
Power and cooling equipment that is
not needed should not be energised.
2 Deploying hot aisle /
cold aisle arrangement
The rows of racks should be oriented so
that the fronts of the servers face each
other. Such a layout, if properly organised,
can greatly reduce energy losses and also
prolong the life of the servers.
3 Tuning redundant systems
Subsystems that must be used
below their rated capacity (to support
redundancy) should be optimised for their
fractional-load efficiency, not for their full-
load efficiency.
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Checklist: The top 12 data centre
best energy saving practices
Quick impact fixes for underperforming data centres
4 Leveraging the intelligence
of capacity management tools
These tools help to minimise stranded
capacity within the data centre, allowing
the maximum amount of IT equipment to be
installed within the gross power and cooling
envelope, pushing the system to the highest
point on its efficiency curve.
5 Instrumentation to monitor
energy consumption
The data centre should be instrumented
to identify and warn about conditions
that generate suboptimal electrical
consumption, so that energy waste
situations can be quickly corrected.
6 Scalable power and
cooling to enable right-sizing
The use of a scalable power and cooling
solution can increase efficiency in smaller
data centres or in data centres that are
early in their life cycles, as well as defer
capital and operating costs until needed.
7 Row-based cooling
Shortening the air flow path via row-based
cooling reduces mixing of hot and cold air
streams, which improves the predictability of
air distribution and improves the efficiency of
delivering cold air to the loads that need it.
8 Free cooling
This is a common term used to denote a
data centre operating in economiser mode.
While not truly free, these technologies
can be very helpful in improving data centre
efficiency in the appropriate geographies.
Cooling economiser systems save energy
by utilising outdoor air during colder months
of the year, allowing mechanical cooling
systems like chillers and compressors to be
shut off or operated at a reduced capacity.
9 High-efficiency UPS
Technologies are now available that
substantially increase the efficiency
obtainable by UPS systems.
10 Variable frequency drives (VFD)
Many electric motor-driven devices in the
data centre operate at full speed even when
the loads they are supporting require less
capacity. Variable frequency drives (VFD)
help to match the output of the fan to the
load. The speed control mechanism in
these devices helps to maximise efficiency.
Both management software and wired and
wireless thermal sensors can help in the
regulation or control of VFD drives.
11 Modular containerised solutions
Existing building structures often limit the
electrical efficiencies that can be achieved
through power and cooling distribution.
Manufacturers can now build modular,
containerised power and cooling modules
that utilise standard power and cooling
components and design them to a specific
power usage effectiveness (PUE) target.
Packaged, shipped, and installed as a
container that plugs into an existing building,
these solutions can rapidly increase
efficiencies within existing data centres.
12 Hot aisle containment
A hot-aisle containment system
(HACS) allows higher work environment
temperatures and increased chilled water
temperatures, which result in increased
economiser hours and significant electrical
cost savings.
Priorities for
execution of
this checklist
will differ
based upon the
characteristics
of the data
centre being
analysed.
Solutions
Four practical steps for reducing
overall energy costs
Individuals and companies realise that energy
consumption rules have changed
Individuals, corporations, and governments
across the globe waste billions of dollars in
energy each year. This is due to traditional
energy consuming habits that were formed
when energy was plentiful and inexpensive.
These habits must be modified for two
critical reasons: the steep cost of energy
negatively impacts profits and personal
wealth, and greenhouse gas emissions
contribute to the deterioration of the overall
quality of life on the planet.
Schneider Electric
has spent years developing

solutions that address this energy efficiency
challenge and has established a tested
energy management methodology. Energy
management has evolved from the simple
isolated actions of individuals (such as people
in their homes or businesses who change
their light bulbs from incandescent to CFL,
but who still continue to leave the light on
when no one is in the room), to an integrated
life cycle characterised by management of
multiple energy delivery and support systems.
How to accrue some quick energy wins
The Schneider Electric methodology to
energy management involves the following
four steps:
1. Measure consumption energy audits
and the installation of reliable power
quality meters establish the benchmark
or starting point from which you can
build an energy management plan.
2. Fix the basics low-cost easy fixes,
such as the installation of variable speed
drives in motors, pumps, or cooling
devices or the installation of high-
efficiency UPS can have an immediate
impact on your electrical bill.
3. Automate this eliminates reliance on
unpredictable human behaviour and
allows for the fine tuning of lighting
and HVAC systems so that the facility
or home can respond in an energy
efficient manner to dynamic
environmental conditions.
4. Monitor easy-to-use software identifies
energy waste trends and areas of
concern so that management can quickly
respond before money is wasted. Energy
management is not a one-shot operation,
but a continuous loop of improvement.
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continuous loop
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As energy costs increase and more stringent
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ways to reduce energy consumption. Having
distributed energy metering throughout each of
your facilities is a critical first step. It will help you
understand exactly where, when, and how much
energy you are consuming so you can discover
opportunities to improve your efficiency.
Up to now, adding metering at multiple
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At only a small incremental cost above the
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energy-related costs at the building, department,
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efficient practices throughout your organisation.
A safe pairing of protection and measurement
The Micrologic E features a unique internal
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separates protection and measurement
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distribution system.
Simple access to energy intelligence
Energy data and other information are viewable
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Products
Glance at your computers home page and
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information you need, like your facilitys current
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Information the way you want it
Remote Energy Management (REM), a
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customers profile their energy usage
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recommendations, and baseline comparisons.
With REM, customers can generate reports
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sustainability achievements, then customise
and convert these reports into widgets for
their home pages. There is no need for a
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in-house IT expertise as well.
Making the complex simple
Our ambition is to turn energy digital, and to
do it everywhere possible, explains Philipe
Delorme, executive vice president of strategy
and innovation for Schneider Electric. Remote
energy monitoring applications, notes Delorme,
play a critical role by allowing customers to
access an energy dashboard easily.
Reports and analytics may be customised by
job function. A facilities manager could review
information on a shift-by-shift basis while
a senior executive might create summary
reports measuring performance against
budget or preset targets. Agnostic in nature,
Remote Energy Management is able to
aggregate, cleanse, store, and analyse data
from disparate sources, including multiple
building management systems. REM works
across walls, platforms and business units.
See where you could
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Control costs with Remote
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Our ambition is to
turn energy digital.
See what REM can do for you.
Visit www.schneider-electric.com
for an online demonstration.
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Customers
Flgger is a 200 million Denmark-based
manufacturer with seven factories located in
the Nordic countries as well as in Poland and
China. The 1,600 employees manufacture
tools, paint, and designer wallpaper.
Leaders at the Flgger plant in Kolding,
Denmark, were tasked with lowering
energy consumption in order to reduce
manufacturing costs. They knew this would
require outside expertise which could provide
them with tools for energy optimisation, real-
time measurement, and analysis. Flgger
decided to partner with Schneider Electric
.
Over the years, Schneider Electric has offered
energy audits for large office buildings.
Now the energy auditing concept is being
extended to industrial buildings. Jens Ellevang,
energy audit manager at Schneider Electric,
commented on the new initiative:
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We observe that customers in industry are
focused on energy savings. During periods
of lower manufacturing production, many
firms target expenses in order to identify
opportunities to save money. More and more
industrial companies are also now more
politically aware and are interested in lowering
their CO
2
emissions.
Energy goal of 20 per cent reduction
in consumption achieved
The Schneider Electric industrial facility energy
audits were organised to support Flgger,
which had launched a major energy project.
Nanna Arre, environment manager at
Flgger, explains:
Working in cooperation with Schneider
Electric, we set a goal to save 20 per cent
on the energy consumption at seven of our
plants in Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.
We needed an overview of how we used
energy, in addition to expert advice on how
to prioritise and optimise our energy saving
opportunities. This would allow us to focus
on those areas that would reap the most
dividends.
According to the first report, which targeted
our plant in Kolding, we were able to achieve
our goal of saving about 20 per cent, with
a relatively minor level of effort. Our lighting
systems and ventilation were in particular
need of optimisation, Nanna explains, and
she adds a few words on the work that
transpired:
It has been very exciting and educational
to take part. We now view things in a
whole new way, and have felt throughout
that our needs have been taken very
seriously. We did not simply have a formula
imposed on us. Instead, through an ongoing
dialogue with Schneider Electric, we have
discovered how to better manage our energy
consumption ourselves.
Measurement and monitoring
sustain cost reductions
When energy audits and calculations are
carried out, energy-efficient products, such
as frequency converters and light meters,
are installed. Even though the energy
consumption should therefore be under
control, oftentimes that consumption begins
to increase very slowly once again. Flggers
initial energy audit was followed up with an
investment in measurement equipment.
In order to get rid of the so-called hidden
energy consumption, additional measuring
data was needed and the data had to be
able to be analysed, explains Jens Ellevang,
By analysing, you are able to take control, and
when you are in control, you can optimise.
Schneider Electric has delivered and installed
electricity meters and software at Flgger,
which is now capable of taking continuous
readings of its own energy consumption.
Nanna Arre concludes: With our increased
focus on energy-efficient initiatives, we are
going to save approximately 267 000 on the
bottom line. And that is not just this year, but
every year.

With our increased focus on energy-efficient
initiatives, we are going to save approximately
267 000 on the bottom line. And that is not just
this year, but every year.
- Nanna Arre, environment manager, Flgger
Customers
With 1,230 employees, 110 doctors, and 760
beds, the Quirn Group is one of the largest and
most respected private hospital groups in Spain.
Quirns goal is to provide reliable, cost-effective,
and modern hospital facilities, while ensuring
comfort and safety for patients and staff.
To help Quirn achieve this goal for its hospital
in Madrid, Schneider Electric
implemented
an integrated hospital infrastructure solution
based on its EcoStruxure
architecture.
By combining control and management of
HVAC, security, power, lighting and supervisory
systems onto one open platform, Quirn can
monitor and control energy costs while improving
the quality of patient care and providing a safe
and secure hospital environment.
Building management controls for HVAC
and lighting, such as zone scheduling, night/
unoccupied setback, and optimum start/stop
help to create a comfortable, energy-efficient
environment. For example, HVAC comfort
settings are automatically adjusted at night
and when rooms are vacant. This helps Quirn
reduce energy waste and operations costs.
The benefits of the Schneider Electric solution
include a centralised view of energy use and
surveillance which improves security and
simplifies management and maintenance.
Double digit capital and operations
cost savings
The EcoStruxure approach has resulted in
immediate, up-front savings for Quirn. In
comparison with a traditional, non-integrated
approach, capital expenses were reduced
by about 20 per cent thanks to reduced
commissioning and cabling. In addition,
efficient and optimised energy usage is
expected to reduce the hospitals ongoing
operating expenses by up to 38 per cent.
A Schneider Electric project manager served
as Quirns single point of contact to mitigate
risk and keep the project on time, on budget,
and on track. Now, a flexible EcoStruxure for
healthcare solution will allow Quirn to easily
and cost effectively grow their hospital, while
keeping integration costs to a minimum.
Quirn Hospital Group maximises energy
savings with EcoStruxure approach
Leading Spanish healthcare provider engages Schneider Electric
for intelligent hospital infrastructure
Efficient and
optimised
energy usage
is expected
to reduce the
hospitals
ongoing
operating
expenses by
up to 38 per cent
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