Interested in Saving Energy Costs at Your Club ?
Significant Savings Possible with Patented HVAC Technology – Typical ROI in Just 18 Months
Back in the 1970s , fitness club owners tried to save energy by turning off lights and air-conditioning and letting members sweat in the dark . This was not a winning strategy , as it wasted far more money in lost productivity than it saved in energy , hurt employee morale and , as you might guess , made many members unhappy .
As a Planet Fitness ® owner or manager , you are aware of your club ( s ) energy costs – but do you know just how much control you can potentially have over them ?
When your club uses a lot of energy at once , you pay a demand charge , a fee that covers the cost of equipment necessary to provide uninterrupted power to a facility , no matter when or how much is used . It is recalculated monthly based on the peak energy used each month called the rate of consumption . The more energy you use at any given time , the more money you will pay for it .
Demand & Usage
Your utility bill ’ s two most expensive components .
Demand is the rate at which energy is consumed .
Usage is the total amount of energy consumed over time
So , how can you better manage your utility costs ? The key to energy savings is being able to control demand and usage without compromising comfort .
A Better Way to Reduce Demand and Usage : Demand Limiting Controller ( DLC )
Save Energy Systems , a bronze sponsor of PFIFC , has patented a one-of-a-kind energy savings system , the DLC . It consists of thermostats , sensors and a logiccontaining controller designed specifically to reduce a company ’ s HVAC energy ( demand and usage ). How the DLC saves energy :
• Using artificial intelligence , the DLC knows the exact amount of energy an HVAC roof top unit will use before turning it on .
• To save energy , the controller will shut off one unit before turning on another ( as long as the zone temperature is comfortable ), thereby reducing the amount of energy consumed by the HVAC systems .
• By providing precision temperature control of HVAC systems , our DLC technology ensures savings , comfort and control – all at the same time .
Save Energy Systems maintains the most current version of software at our customers ’ facilities and includes a daily backup of the database and security updates for the DLC controller , ensuring the HVAC system is performing as efficiently as possible . The DLC automatically sends real-time status alerts , which are key to managing multiple units across multiple sites . Our customer support services include managing the customer ’ s HVAC system and daily monitoring for consistency and accuracy to achieve optimal product performance .
Energy Efficiency : Why Save Energy Systems Is Planet Fitness ’ Preferred HVAC Controls Vendor
We have installed the DLC system in over 350 Planet Fitness locations since 2015 , including all corporate clubs nationally , saving corporate alone approximately $ 500,000 per year !
Our customers save up to 30 % annually on energy costs – what ’ s more , the average DLC installation pays for itself in approximately 18 months . Not only do
Savings , Comfort , Control
Save Energy Systems customers experience measurable benefits to their bottom line , they do so while reducing their carbon footprint , therefore being both fiscally AND socially responsible , making the world a better place for us all . But don ’ t just take our word for it … From Sal DeMartinis , director of construction for Alder Partners LLC , an independent franchisee of Planet Fitness :
“ I install the DLC system in all of my new clubs . I ’ ve gone back and retrofitted some old clubs , and I ’ m even putting the system in my new office ! The service and response time from Save Energy Systems is exceptional , and they are always trying to improve a great product ... like interfacing with the economizers to purge the club with outside air at night in response to COVID-19 .” Actual benefits analysis from Planet Fitness franchisee Alder Partners :
• The DLC is currently installed in 16 clubs .
• Online visibility allows assessment of club from any location and identifies specific issues , minimizing service calls .
• Reduces energy usage , resulting in reduced expenses and reduced carbon output .
• Maintains a comfortable workout environment throughout the facility .
• Extends rooftop unit life due to lower run time .
• Reduces repair time because the HVAC contractor knows what to look at right away . G
Save Energy Systems is a bronze sponsor of PFIFC . To learn more , visit www . saveenergysystems . com / pf , or contact Craig Yancich , National Sales , at 508-514-1100 or cyancich @ saveenergysystems . com .
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