02/28/2025
A national specialty retailer with over 1,300 stores turned to Carrier Abound to tackle rising utility and maintenance costs.
The Challenge:
To reduce energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort. They aimed to reduce energy consumption by 4% in the first year to stay competitive.
The Solution:
Carrier Abound integrated the Abound Insights platform with the retailer's BMS across 1,200+ stores. By analyzing data from 18,500 connected units, the platform delivered actionable insights, supported by BluEdge™ Command Centers offering 24/7 remote assistance to optimize HVAC, lighting, and comfort systems.
Result:
Energy consumption dropped by 5.33% in the first year, exceeding the target. Within 23 months, savings reached 7.92%, with over 48 million kWh saved across 1,200+ sites. 82% of work orders were resolved remotely, minimizing costs and downtime.
A data-driven transformation that delivered efficiency, savings, and operational excellence - all while staying cash positive.
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