US Energy, Special Applied Intelligence, Sprint Collaborate to Make Buildings More Efficient
FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y. — US Energy Group and Special Applied Intelligence (Special AI) announced an agreement to deliver wireless 4G service to buildings utilizing US Energy Group’s building energy management system (BEMS). Last fall US Energy began a five-building trial of Special AI’s ManagedGrid.net service, running on the Sprint 4G network. US Energy now relies on ManagedGrid.net for connectivity to over 120 locations in New York City with more being installed.
US Energy’s system provides a real-time summary of energy consumption and detailed reporting of boiler function, oil tank levels, interior temperatures and more. The company said its USE Controller BEMS reduces fuel use by 15-35 percent, with payback in less than two years. In the five-building trial, fuel use decreased by 22 percent. Additionally, tenants said they were much more comfortable with the building temperature and no longer had to open windows to vent excess heat.