With Venstar’s Skyport, I can manage the HVAC, lighting and more from my desk or iPad without the need to dispatch anyone. Venstar’s Skyport is an affordable alternative to large, expensive energy management systems for smaller organizations, including our school.”
CHALLENGE:
Remotely Manage HVAC Systems on 66-Acre Campus
- Remote control of the school’s HVAC units and systems
- Remotely control and set timers for circulating pumps
- Manage and reduce energy usage and costs
- Access from his desktop computer, iPad or iPhone
SOLUTION:
Skyport Cloud Services
- Ability to set timers to turn on/off the hydronic circulating pump system
- Utilization of Skyport as a remote timer switch for exterior lighting
- Global changes feature across the entire system
- Setpoint limiting to reduce tampering with thermostats
- Manage energy usage and indoor comfort during off-schedule events
RESULTS:
Greater Control of HVAC Units and Related Systems
- Remote control of HVAC via Skyport website or mobile device
- Flexibility to control HVAC at individual buildings or areas
- Timer control of the hydronic circulating pump system
- Remote control of the school’s thermostats
- Capability to nest schedules within the overall schedule
- Ability to program fans based on occupied/unoccupied status
- Global changes to save time versus manual changes Global messaging to classrooms for announcements and reminders
- Ability to control and set on/off schedule for exterior lighting
Skyport Mobile
Skyport Mobile allows Berkeley School to remotely monitor and control thermostats to maintain energy efficiency
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Founded in 1992, and based in Southern California, Venstar Inc. is a leading Thermostat and Energy Management System provider.With more than 10 million thermostats installed across North America, Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers. Venstar designs and builds innovative comfort controls under the Venstar brand as well as providing OEM products for the most recognizable brands in HVAC. Our leading edge cloud services powered by Skyport provide homeowners, businesses, and school districts with highly secure web and mobile platforms to remotely control our family of award winning connected thermostats and sensors.
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