Proactive Monitoring Delivers Long-Term Efficiency Gains for Atlanta Mixed-Use Tower
A 16-story mixed-use hotel and office building needed to maintain energy-efficient chiller performance through the hot Atlanta summers while managing guest and tenants needs.
20%
improvement in chiller plant efficiency
25%
annual energy savings
location
Atlanta, GA
size
16 stories
industry
Hospitality
the problem
Year-Round Cooling Optimization
The mixed-use hotel and office building in the heart of Atlanta, GA faced the challenge of maintaining optimal chiller plant performance year-round, especially during Atlanta’s hot summers and variable seasons. The building team needed to ensure energy efficiency while providing comfortable conditions for both hotel guests and office tenants, despite their different usage patterns and requirements.
the solution
Proven Savings & Proactive Optimization
The building initially implemented tekWorx Xpress® optimization system, which delivered impressive energy savings of 25% annually. After this success, the management immediately committed to the tekWatch Insight® remote monitoring and diagnostics service.
This premium subscription service proactively evaluates customized KPIs to prevent hidden issues from degrading system health and efficiency. The tekWatch team conducts detailed quarterly reviews, providing in-depth troubleshooting to pinpoint root causes of any performance issues and recommending corrective actions to maintain optimal chiller plant performance as seasons and building requirements change.
“Quarterly tekWatch Insight® reports help us understand the real impact of the Xpress® system and give us confidence that we’re maximizing our energy efficiency.”
Site Engineering Lead
the results
Sustained Efficiency Through Monitoring, Protection, and Insight
The tekWatch Insight® program has delivered significant ongoing benefits:
- Continuous Performance Verification – Regular monitoring has verified the initial energy savings are maintained and even enhanced over time through system refinements
- Proactive System Protection – Early identification of potential efficiency problems has prevented performance degradation, extended equipment life, and reduced maintenance costs before issues could impact comfort or energy consumption
- Equipment Integration Support – When new equipment was added to the system, tekWatch Insight® provided critical adjustment recommendations to ensure seamless integration with the existing optimization controls
- Documentation and Reporting – Robust efficiency reports have provided valuable documentation for management, supporting future capital investment decisions