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Fig 25: Energy score

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5.3.2.1.2. Arc Integration After their innovations went into effect, RMZ Corp. compiled another comprehensive overview of their energy use. Specifically, Arc required that the project team upload four sets of data from the past year. These included energy consumption data through GRID, diesel consumption in litres, energy bills, and diesel purchase bills. Using Arc’s data systems, RMZ Corp. and the project team found that they had reduced RMZ Ecoworld’s energy use by 30%, slashing their operational costs in the process. RMZ Ecoworld’s HVAC system was built with efficiency and sustainability in mind. However, it was found that the HVAC system had been running at suboptimal setpoints for several years. Through collaboration, they were able to set new operating points that ensured the systems were consistently running at optimal loads.

5.3.2.1.3. Future The project team was able to find several ways in which they could continue to improve RMZ Ecoworld’s sustainability. One problem they found was related to the energy infrastructure surrounding the office complex. In Bangalore, where RMZ Ecoworld is located, there are frequent power cuts and power shortages that affect large portions of the city. Therefore, they moved to work with local utility companies to increase the reliability of the power supply across Bangalore. While this policy push is not reflected in their Arc score, it represents a way that Arc can help connect local businesses to each other, encouraging cooperation that benefits all parties.