Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), on June 20th, introduced Connected Power, a groundbreaking solution that helps monitor, manage and automate buildings’ power usage at the plug level. The solution offers
insights into where energy is being used – and wasted – across North America.
Buildings’ energy usage and related processes account for approximately
even when , which has become more common due to hybrid work schedules.
According to a recent Honeywell survey, most employees either never unplug their devices or only do so for reasons including troubleshooting or going on vacation. The survey found that fewer than
1-in-5 employees unplug devices when they are not using them, and more than 80% of employees say their employer is equally as responsible as they are for controlling power usage on devices.
“Unplugging a modern electronic device is different from simply turning it
Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell’s
off. Many people do not realize how much energy is wasted by devices plugged in and then forgotten. For buildings, this energy waste
adds up quickly,”
Building Automation
“Unplugging a modern electronic device is different from simply turning it
off. Many people do not realize how much energy is wasted by devices plugged in and then forgotten. For buildings, this energy waste
adds up quickly,” said Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell’s
Building Automation. “With Connected Power, Honeywell is empowering
building decision makers to address the invisible energy waste at the
device level by helping to ensure energy is only used when it is really
needed.”
Accu-Temp, a building automation contractor based in Ontario, began using
Connected Power in early May 2024 to enhance its energy savings. “Our
installation was seamless, and the anticipated energy savings were
realized immediately,” said Alex Voll, Accu-Temp’s president. “Efficient
energy management is a critical focus for building owners today, and
having a system that allows centralized scheduling and control of power at
the outlet level helps take our efficiency to the next level.”
Connected Power can be integrated into most existing building management
systems (BMS) using open standards to provide centralized site scheduling
and control while also creating a more detailed view of total energy use.
It can also be used as a stand-alone portal that will directly manage and
control up to 2,500 outlets.
The solution also addresses workplace safety by helping ensure that
equipment is powered down when not needed, and by detecting elevated
outlet temperatures to identify potential issues that could interrupt
power for an entire work area. With Connected Power, users can receive
remote alerts if a business-critical device, such as equipment used in a
research laboratory shuts off unexpectedly, enabling immediate action to
be taken.
Connected Power offers optional cloud-based integration using the
Honeywell Forge Suite, including Remote Building Manager. This integration
allows monitoring and managing multiple properties from anywhere and
creating a complete view of energy use and carbon emissions across the
portfolio.
This launch follows the introduction of Honeywell’s Advance Control for
Buildings<https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2024/01/honeywell-transforms-building-management-with-first-of-its-kind-technology?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=24-ba-bms-connectedpower&utm_content=jun-advcontrolforbuildings-prelease>,
The company’s most substantial leap in building controls innovation to
date. Together, the solutions provide the data, insight and control to
allow buildings to improve their operations and energy efficiency. They
also support Honeywell’s
alignment<https://honeywell.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/honeywell-realign-portfolio-three-powerful-megatrends-automation/?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=24-ba-bms-connectedpower&utm_content=jun-megatrends-prelease>
of its portfolio around three compelling megatrends, including automation
and energy transition.
Methodology
The Honeywell Connected Power Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research,
gathered responses from 1,000 US office professionals working in office
buildings with a minimum capacity of 50 employees. The survey took place
between May 30th and June 5th, 2024, and was administered via an e-mail
invitation and an online questionnaire.
About Honeywell
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of
industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with
three powerful megatrends – automation, the future of aviation and energy
transition – underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and
Honeywell Connected Enterprise integrated software platform. As a trusted
partner, we help organizations solve the world’s toughest, most complex
challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations through our
Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation and
Energy and Sustainability Solutions business segments that help make the
world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
With Connected Power, building managers across North America can
autonomously power down unused outlets based on space usage schedules or
occupancy data while also improving safety. The solution is connected
outlets use existing wiring infrastructure and link to a digital
dashboard, making it possible for building managers to monitor and control
the energy consumption of each power outlet, or an entire area, from one
screen with a few clicks.
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