We recently learned of some terrible news. A Maryland college student with a weakened immune system contracted the adenovirus which ultimately took her life. The CDC states there’s no link between mold and the adenovirus. However, the victim’s parents believe mold conditions contributed to her death. This prompted a conversation here at Telkonet about humidity, …
Energy management systems typically rely on room occupancy data: when the room is not occupied, the temperature can drift, lights can turn off. EMS devices like thermostats feature PIR sensors to determine occupancy. PIR sensors can detect two things: heat and motion. In the middle of the night, when guests are fast asleep, PIR sensors …
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Annual savings: $120,693 THAT’s the kind of data you want to see on your energy management system. But your EMS likely contains a whole treasure trove of data, beyond your sometimes astounding) energy savings. Actionable data such as: Real-time Occupancy: Perhaps your maintenance team needs to visit a room; they can do so without disturbing …
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Does your property feature smart door locks? Smart door locks feature keycard readers. At a basic level, they’re programmed to open specific doors in defined time periods. The holder of a smart keycard can not only access his room, he might also have the ability to charge his meals in the restaurant and access the …
Do your guest complaints increase during times of extreme outdoor temperature? Guests will aggressively raise or lower the thermostat settings in an effort to make the room more comfortable right away. You’ll want thermostats with the inherent ability to define maximum and minimum temperatures a guest can set, to avoid straining your HVAC systems in …
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Preventative HVAC Maintenance Autumn/early winter is an ideal time to perform preventative maintenance on your HVAC systems and switch schedules in your energy management system. Achieve energy savings as high as 25 percent by running clean HVAC equipment versus machines with dirty coils and/or filters (according to a recent ASHRAE study). Justin Lendowski, HVAC expert …
It’s going to be a very merry holiday for college students around the country. A month off! Home to visit family and friends and share (some of) their stories of adventure. How do you suppose they prepared their dorm rooms for their month away? Did they turn off the lights? Unplug their refrigerators and monitors? …
Is your property located in a region with gorgeous weather? Even for part of the year? I bet you face this common problem: your guests throw open the patio doors with abandon. And then leave them open. They revel in the sunshine and warmth. Back and forth they roam, from patio to room and back …
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(Part 5 of 5) What factors are used when calculating ROI on a new Energy Management System? When you’re shopping for an energy management system, you want to be presented with a realistic ROI. There are many factors that go into the calculation. Some are weighted more heavily than others. We’ve discussed: electricity prices, natural …
(Part 4 of 5) Energy management systems are an investment but they pay for themselves, typically within 2 – 4 years. EMS providers can calculate your project payback based on specific data. We’ve already talked about natural gas rates, electricity rates and unitary room controls with central controls. This week we continue the discussion with temperature …
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