- Honeywell's new Connected Power solution allows buildings to
control energy usage at the plug level
- Much of the energy consumed in commercial buildings comes
from devices plugged into outlets, with fewer than 1-in-5 employees
unplugging unused devices
- Solution can be easily installed to upgrade existing
electrical outlets
ATLANTA, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today
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 37% of global CO2 emissions, which places pressure on
building owners and managers to reduce energy consumption. Today,
common devices – including vending, copy and coffee machines –
continuously consume energy. In many commercial buildings, much of
this power is consumed even when no one is working in the
area, which has become more common due to hybrid work
schedules. Depending on the type of building, plug loads can
account for between 25% and 50% of energy consumption.
According to a recent Honeywell survey, the majority of
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.
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's 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.
"Unplugging a modern electronic device is different from simply
turning it off. Many people do not realize how much energy is being
wasted by devices that are 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, 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 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. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please
visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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