Case Study: National indoor chain saves over $500,000 annually with Encycle's Swarm Logic

How Encycle is helping a national restaurant and entertainment chain save over $500,000 annually on HVAC-related energy costs

A national indoor restaurant and entertainment chain sought to reduce its significant HVAC energy spend across its 100+ U.S. locations. The customer faced challenges including a lack of visibility into equipment performance, on-site staff overriding corporate setpoints, and the need for a simple, low-cost solution that wouldn't burden its lean facilities team. They partnered with Encycle to address these issues.

Encycle implemented its Swarm Logic cloud-based technology, creating a "Virtual BAS" that networked the HVAC units for more efficient operation. The solution provided valuable analytics for maintenance and enabled participation in demand response programs. The results were substantial, with Encycle helping the customer achieve annual energy savings exceeding $500,000, a reduction of over 5 million kWh in consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Following a successful initial deployment, the customer expanded Swarm Logic to all of its locations.