TORONTO and AUGUSTA, Maine – ecobee Inc., the makers of Wi-Fi connected Energy Management System Si (EMS Si), recently announced a new partnership with Electricity Maine and Thayer Corp. to execute a pilot project as part of the Efficiency Maine Innovation Program. In a first-of-its-kind project, select small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) in Maine will be given a free ecobee EMS Si so they can better manage their energy consumption, which in turn will reduce their cost of operations.

“Being selected for this pilot project will show SMBs how they can improve operations by using an energy management system like ours,” said Stuart Lombard, president and CEO, ecobee. “We know participants will not only achieve significant energy savings with ecobee EMS Si, but they’ll find it much easier to manage their HVAC system and improve overall efficiencies, positively impacting their bottom line.”

Using ecobee’s proprietary DataRhythm Technology, the thermostat will track real-time information related to occupancy schedules, building performance, HVAC system run times, and local weather conditions in order to optimize for energy efficiency. The companies will also be able to view energy usage data and reports to better understand and manage their organization’s energy consumption. The EMS Si also offers advanced monitoring and reporting so companies will have remote visibility into their system’s performance, making the management of multiple locations easier and cost efficient.