Werner Enterprises, Inc. Reduces Energy by an Amount Exceeding 50% with the Digi-RTU®
Omaha, NE (PRWEB) November 07, 2014 -- Bes-Tech, Inc., developer of the Digi-RTU®, the most innovative and energy efficient aftermarket rooftop HVAC unit control package on the market, announces the installation of 29 Digi-RTU® HVAC rooftop optimization kits at the corporate headquarters of Werner Enterprises, Inc. located in Omaha, NE.
The 29 installed units (equal to 293 tons) are expected to achieve the following annual energy savings and reductions:
kWh 565,000 -51%
kW 147 -33%
Therm 9,200 -17%
Carbon 209-ton
The Omaha Public Power District provided a kW incentive for the 147 kW reduction in peak demand.
As the winner of the 2011 American Public Power Association’s DEED Energy Innovator Award, the Digi-RTU® has been shown to be the most innovative and energy efficient rooftop HVAC unit control package on the market. It has a proven track record of reducing energy consumption and demand by greater than 65% with a typical ROI of 1 to 3 years. The Digi-RTU® is a simple plug-n-save solution for existing RTUs that enables building owners to increase the efficiency of existing and new rooftop units.
• Reduced electricity consumption by up to 65%
• Reduced peak electricity demand by up to 65%
• Reduced compressor on/off cycling by up to 75%
• Improved equipment life span
• Reduced equipment noise
• Improved temperature and humidity control
• Improved CO2 based (greenhouse gas) demand control
The Digi-RTU® integrates with the existing economizer, modulates the supply fan, modulates the compressor speed, and regulates the indoor air CO2 level. By intercepting heating and cooling calls, the Digi-RTU®'s patented technology manages the compressor and fan speeds to match the space load requirements.
About Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services. Werner’s Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, and international services.
About Bes-Tech, Inc.
Bes-Tech has been a leader in energy efficient building systems technologies for the past nine years. The company was founded on proven scientific engineering processes and technologies that reduce peak energy demand, minimize energy usage, and maximize energy efficiency. We actively work to lower the carbon footprint of the built environment.
About OPPD
The Omaha Public Power District is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the United States, serving more than 352,000 customers in 13 southeast Nebraska counties. It was organized as a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska in 1946. Policies and rates are set by an eight-member Board of Directors elected by the people in the areas served.
Contact Information
Bes-Tech, Inc.
4640 S 59th Street
Omaha, NE 68117
pressrelease(at)bes-tech(dot)net
402.502.2340
Bruce Geary, Bes-Tech, http://www.bes-tech.net, 402.502.2340, [email protected]
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