Energy Management & HVAC Controls
The Olsen Group helps properties select, implement and manage connected HVAC controls and energy management systems designed around their equipment, infrastructure and operational goals.
From individual rooms and residences to entire properties and portfolios, we coordinate the technology, installation, programming, commissioning and ongoing support needed to improve comfort, reduce unnecessary HVAC operation and provide greater operational visibility.
The business case for EMS
Guestroom HVAC represents a meaningful operating expense for hotels. Energy Management Systems use occupancy and room-condition intelligence to reduce unnecessary HVAC operation while maintaining guest comfort.
$2,196
Average annual energy expenditure per available hotel room cited in hospitality energy benchmarking.
10.8–26.5%
Measured guestroom HVAC energy savings associated with occupancy-based controls in hotel evaluations.
12–25%
Potential annual guestroom HVAC energy reduction from occupancy-based controls and setback strategies.
~30%
High-performance building controls have demonstrated meaningful HVAC energy-reduction potential when properly applied.
2.5–3 Years
Typical payback benchmark for hospitality guestroom occupancy-control projects, depending on property conditions and project economics.
Industry benchmarks and case-study results are provided for general reference. Actual savings and payback vary based on climate, occupancy, HVAC equipment, utility rates, control strategy, existing conditions, project scope, and available incentives.
Connected operation
A connected energy management system uses information from the room, configured control strategies and supported property systems to determine how HVAC equipment should operate. It helps properties balance occupant comfort, energy efficiency and operational visibility.
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Occupancy, temperature and supported room-status inputs help the system understand conditions in the space.
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Connected thermostats and controllers manage HVAC operation according to configured settings and equipment requirements.
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Energy-saving strategies adjust operation when a space is unoccupied and support a return to comfortable conditions when needed.
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Connected platforms provide centralized configuration, system status, alerts and reporting where supported.
Room-level intelligence
A connected room brings together HVAC controls and relevant room inputs to support coordinated operation. The thermostat serves as an important control point, while occupancy sensors, door and window contacts and supported integrations provide information that can inform the energy-management strategy.
Illustrative connected-room configuration. Available devices, integrations and control functions vary by manufacturer, platform and project requirements.
Technology partners
The Olsen Group works across established control manufacturers to help identify connected HVAC and energy management solutions suited to each property’s equipment, infrastructure, required functionality and project scope.
What the Olsen Group delivers
A connected controls project involves more than equipment selection. The Olsen Group helps coordinate the specialized controls scope from initial evaluation through system turnover, with ongoing services available after commissioning.
Property and equipment evaluation
System design and manufacturer selection
Equipment supply
Installation and project coordination
Programming and integration
Commissioning and verification
Staff training and handoff
Ongoing technical support
Equipment compatibility
We review HVAC equipment, controls, wiring and infrastructure to help determine the appropriate system design and verify compatibility before equipment is specified.
PTACVTACFan CoilHeat PumpSplit SystemsVRF/VRVCentral HVACPackaged Units
Verification considers equipment make and model, voltage, wiring and control interfaces before a system is specified.
Operational value
Occupancy-based strategies help limit heating and cooling when a space does not require normal conditioning.
Configured setpoints and recovery strategies help balance comfort with efficient operation.
Connected platforms can give property teams insight into room conditions, device communication and equipment operation.
Runtime and operating data can help teams identify exceptions and investigate equipment requiring attention.
Dynamic Management
Available after commissioning
Dynamic Management extends the value of a connected system through dedicated, human-led support. The Olsen Group reviews available system information, communicates with property teams, assists with profiles and training, and identifies opportunities to improve ongoing operation.
Whether you are planning new construction, modernizing an existing property or improving a connected system already in place, our team can help evaluate the equipment, infrastructure and project requirements.
Tell us about your property and project goals, and we’ll help identify an appropriate controls and energy management approach.
