Electrolux smart building pilot and PTAC ready for CES

USA: Energy Technology Savings L.L.C. (ETS), an independent provider of energy efficiency and smart building technology solutions, has announced a wireless PTAC pilot program with Lowe’s and Electrolux to test new heating and cooling units in multifamily, high-rise buildings.

A packaged terminal air conditioner, or PTAC, is a self-contained heating and air conditioning unit commonly found in hotels and condominium and rental buildings and these wireless HVAC units, which will be deployed in five different metropolitan NY/NJ locations, were designed to enable building operations management and residents to better manage and reduce energy costs with anytime, anywhere smartphone mobile applications to control and schedule heating and air conditioning appliances.

The announcement further states that Lowe’s is displaying the wireless PTAC unit at its booth during the 2015 International Consumer and Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

“ETS’ comprehensive data collection and diagnostics systems are influencing new developments in smart building technology in the residential and commercial multifamily sectors by providing critical, in-the-field information vital to advancements in technology and behavior modifications,” said Jeff Hendler, Chief Executive Officer of ETS. “Our holistic vision to harness wearable devices with smart mobile applications is unleashing big data from big buildings. The wireless PTAC units are a great example of how leading smart home appliance providers like Lowe’s and Electrolux are embracing these new paths to energy savings and resident comfort by actively taking it from concept to reality.”