2020-10-15 15:13
In the hospitality industry, the customer experience is obviously critical. Part of the customer experience in dine-in facilities is their physical comfort, and part of our SiteSage so… Read More
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2020-09-02 18:55
Packaged rooftop units (RTUs) are essential to most commercial operations. They are vital to every cool ice cream shop on a hot day, warm coffee shop on a cold one, and now (more important t… Read More
2020-08-12 14:34
With all the COVID-related challenges in retail and food service these days, we’re all looking for ways to controls costs. While it may be a bit tedious to wade through, there ar… Read More
2020-07-31 13:00
According to the 2019 Connex Retail Facilities Maintenance Industry Benchmarking Report, the cost of repairs and maintenance is closely related to the age of the building. Connex surveyed a… Read More
2020-07-21 16:41
Connex, the industry association for facilities professionals at multi-site retailers, recently released their 2019 Retail Facilities Maintenance Industry Overview Benchmarking Report. The r… Read More
2020-06-26 20:19
As restaurants and retailers begin reopening across the country, we have been reflecting on how our “new normal” in a pandemic-wary world will change the ways in which our food s… Read More
2020-06-15 19:52
Restaurants are being allowed to re-open in many parts of the country, typically with some level of restriction that may vary widely from state to state. In my home state of Massachuse… Read More
2020-06-08 17:26
Changes to the operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems in buildings nationwide will play a key role in the reopening of American businesses. In May, The American Soci… Read More
2020-05-26 01:55
At a recent industry event, held just before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Powerhouse Dynamics’ customer Inspire Brands, which owns Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic… Read More
2020-04-29 12:12
Earlier this week, we hosted a webinar and invited two of our valued customer partners, Five Below and Lush Cosmetics in an informal panel discussion on facilities best practices to mitigate… Read More
2020-03-24 16:24
I think we can all agree, these are uncharted waters for everyone. It’s time to put our risk mitigation plans in place and think hard about the decisions we must make. And we are tryin… Read More
2020-03-16 20:31
It’s safe to say we now find ourselves in a new reality with the outbreak of this global pandemic known as COVID-19. I trust all of our friends and colleagues in the industry are takin… Read More
2020-01-31 14:42
Last April, Powerhouse Dynamics was acquired by Middleby Corporation, a global leader in commercial kitchen equipment. We are thrilled to be a part of the Middleby family and stand alongside… Read More
2019-12-04 17:15
At the end of the year, most of us are doing a lot of looking back and planning ahead. One thing every multisite operator should do is look back on equipment performance and plan ahead for e… Read More
2019-11-21 12:53
As a Customer Success Manager for PhD, I’m always trying to find ways to help my customers get more out of the system and find more ways to control, automate and analyze as much equipm… Read More
2019-11-13 14:54
For most multisite operators, whether you own quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores or retail stores, a big part of 2020 planning will be centered around your operating goals. Operatin… Read More
2019-11-06 13:19
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving looming on the horizon, it’s not only time to prep the turkey. It’s time to prep your plan and budget if you are considering an energy e… Read More
2019-10-22 14:09
Last Friday marked an important day in the evolution of SiteSage. What began as a critical energy savings and facility maintenance optimization solution has become a must-have, on-premise fo… Read More
2018-06-27 15:56
Among the many benefits technology can bring to food service operators, we often talk about reducing costs, including labor, energy, and equipment maintenance. This week, the Wall St J… Read More
2018-04-17 13:16
A few weeks back I attended the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) National Key Accounts Workshop. This is a twice-yearly event hosted by the electric utility industry trade organizatio… Read More
2018-01-04 14:36
(cross-posted from the ServiceChannel blog)
ServiceChannel works with a range of partners in adjacent solution categories, bringing best-of-breed capabilities to the facilities management ec… Read More
2017-10-31 19:22
This is what 150 jack-o’-lanterns looks like.
Recently, the Powerhouse Dynamics team donated a morning to Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm, a local wildlife sanctuary and educational non-prof… Read More
2017-10-11 13:02
The Jetsons, ©Hanna-Barbera
In case you haven’t noticed, food service equipment is getting much closer to “The Jetsons”-esque technology. However, I was recently struc… Read More
2017-09-27 13:59
It’s not uncommon for multiple heating and cooling units to serve the same large space, but how do you know one unit isn’t doing all the work while the other sits on the roof and… Read More
2017-09-13 12:31
It seems simple enough: when your sign is lit, you’re open for business.
However, everyone in the restaurant business knows that the few minutes before open and the few minutes after c… Read More
2017-08-30 17:09
Real-time Equipment Data, Maintenance and Uptime – SiteSage Integration with ServiceChannel
It’s amazing what you learn about your critical equipment when you get remote access t… Read More
2017-08-11 13:19
What kind of value can you attribute to visibility into cooler temperature monitoring? Here’s a spotlight case study that shows how a simple alert can save time and valuable resources:… Read More
2017-07-25 13:23
The energy usage of the front of house lights (in green), actually increases after 12:30am.
Many restaurants think they have lighting control covered after they invest in an expensive dimmer… Read More
2017-07-12 12:21
Before and after comparison of lighting energy usage during morning stocking period
Lighting accounts for a significant portion of the energy usage at most retail stores. The right lighting… Read More
2017-06-29 12:20
Nearly every recent article about the explosive growth in devices connected to the Internet (the Internet of Things, or IoT) mentions Edge or Fog Computing – generally without any clea… Read More
2017-06-13 13:27
When the HVAC system just isn’t cutting it during the winter, many restaurant operators turn to supplemental electric heating options to pick up the slack along drafty windows, inside… Read More
2017-05-30 10:52
The RTU energy usage (green line) shows the fans running constantly overnight, but the issue is fixed around 1:30pm.
Your thermostat is calling, but is your Rooftop Unit (RTU) listening? Wit… Read More
2017-05-19 18:57
It’s Even More Meaningful Than It Appears at First Blush
At their annual meeting in Orlando in February, the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) gave a joint award to D… Read More
2017-05-10 12:44
Everyone likes fresh eggs in the morning, and one of our quick serve restaurant customers did steady business with made-to-order eggs on breakfast sandwiches. The customer knew that their eg… Read More
2017-04-25 12:40
Have you ever driven past a store with a dark parking lot and assumed that it was closed and moved on? That’s a nightmare for gas stations and convenience stores, and one of our custom… Read More
2017-04-13 13:03
SiteSage discovered that the brand new Roof-Top Units (RTUs) at this retail store arrived with a manufacturers’ defect
A common source of HVAC energy waste is blower /supply fans runni… Read More
2017-03-29 13:32
Chart 1: Retail Heat Pump Failure
HVAC equipment can fail in the most interesting ways, but fortunately SiteSage delivers the data to help understand equipment issues, and allows you to make… Read More
2017-03-16 11:22
Like many convenience stores, our customer was expanding their freshly prepared food offerings and adding cooking equipment to their 24/7 operations. They installed at least 2 rapid-cook ove… Read More
2017-03-09 12:15
Out of site, out of mind…
You might think for a minute that I really meant to write “sight”, however when you are in charge of the care and maintenance of a large portfoli… Read More
2017-02-21 18:18
2017-02-10 10:56
Image from http://www.obsev.com/food/popular-mcflurry-may-be-leaving-mcdonalds-forever.html
Recently, the Wall Street Journal published a front-page article about the challenges customers we… Read More
2017-01-27 19:09
Whether you manage one store or one thousand stores across multiple states, you have many priorities that compete for your time and attention. It’s a job that I do not envy, but the go… Read More
2016-12-31 22:55
Towards the tail end of each year, various technology publications generate lists of the top tech buzzwords of the year. (For example, see the list from Tech Crunch). When we think about buz… Read More
2016-11-08 17:52
You want to install a system that improves the operational efficiency of your facility, reduces your energy consumption and provides operational visibility but don’t think you can clea… Read More
2016-11-01 21:21
Recently, we were deeply honored to learn that we had been included on the Global Cleantech 100 Ones to Watch list. This award is meaningful because according to sponsoring organization Clea… Read More
2016-10-25 19:32
Last Friday, most of the Boston-area Powerhouse Dynamics team did what’s become an annual volunteer activity, spending roughly half the day working at the Greater Boston Food Bank. One… Read More
2016-10-13 19:40
Powerhouse Dynamics was recently approved as both a Systems and Services provider in NYSERDA’s RTEM (Real-time Energy Management) market. You may be asking what RTEM is and why you sho… Read More
2016-09-29 18:46
In a world with constrained resources (chiefly time and money), it’s important to have the correct tools and processes in place to identify opportunities that give you the “most… Read More
2016-09-15 16:12
I’m just back from the Arby’s 2016 Worldwide Franchise Convention. We had the chance to interact with many of our existing franchisee customers and greet prospective new customer… Read More
2016-09-14 13:27
It’s the operations manager’s nightmare: A vital piece of mission-critical HVAC or restaurant equipment fails in the middle of the busiest season of the year. Suddenly, you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-09-02 19:20
We all remember reading about Benjamin Franklin in grade school, and the kite in the storm with the key attached to the string, and voila…he proved the relationship between lighting a… Read More
2016-08-16 15:57
If you read Powerhouse Dynamics’ advice for getting on the asset and energy management podium, you probably noticed that one key strategy mentioned was developing an “equipment s… Read More
2016-08-09 22:21
We enjoy watching the best in the world compete at the Summer Olympics. But even before the Olympics, the U.S. Olympic trials made us think about the time, energy and hours of training these… Read More
2016-07-11 19:46
By now, we all know that remotely accessed energy, temperature, and other data can reveal deep insight in to equipment performance. Today, I want to explore a few outside-the-box ways that e… Read More
2016-06-30 22:17
Last week, I was in Denver for the first-ever Environmental Leader conference, which turned out to feature an impressive roster of sustainability leaders in a small group setting. I chatted… Read More
2016-06-21 18:43
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:Based on a heat complaint from a store manager, a truck is rolled, but no problems are found with the HVAC units. Just a hot store manager.Or th… Read More
2016-06-07 22:33
Hard-to-find operational efficiency improvements are all around us. For instance:Is your store lit up all night long?How cold or warm is your staff making your facility?How much of your repa… Read More
2016-05-23 19:03
On May 19, Powerhouse Dynamics was honored to be named the 2016 Newton Green Business of the Year by the Newton Needham Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are particularly honored because of w… Read More
2016-05-10 17:04
Let’s suppose your Heating and Cooling equipment is in perfect health and your thermostats are internet-connected and set with a perfect schedule to maximize comfort and energy savings… Read More
2016-04-27 22:04
We had about 29 people sign up to come check out the Powerhouse Dynamics offices today during the NewCo Boston festival organized by MassTLC. While our visitors ate lunch from SiteSage… Read More
2016-04-23 12:39
On Wednesday, April 27, Powerhouse Dynamics will open our offices to a group of technophiles, entrepreneurs, dreamers, students, investors, and curious onlookers, showing them what we do and… Read More
2015-09-30 17:09
Food Safety is a serious issue. An estimated 1 in 6 (48 million) Americans get sick from foodborne illness each year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, accordin… Read More
2015-09-16 17:09
Just as the Internet has revolutionized our lives over the past 20 years, the Internet of Things (IoT) promises another upheaval to the way we work in the years to come.The Internet forever… Read More
2015-08-24 17:09
SiteSage was featured recently in a piece on the best ways to use real-time analytics in InformationWeek. Our customer Ken Syvarth at Restaurant Management Co., one of the largest U.S… Read More
2015-08-12 17:09
Spreading responsibility for energy efficiency in commercial buildingsNew York City’s Local Law 88 makes it one of the first cities in the nation to require electrical s… Read More
2015-08-04 17:09
Many business owners experience high monthly electricity and utility bills, but they may not realize there are many appliances drawing unnecessary power. Monitoring and managing usage of app… Read More
2015-07-28 17:09
We love celebrating wins at Powerhouse Dynamics, and humbly, we hope that you’ll take a moment to celebrate this one with us. Last week, we were named finalists for the Massa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For most parts of the Unites States, the cold of winter is finally receding and the warmth of the summer is now on the horizon. As you assemble your spring cleaning list, don’t forget… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Mark Hardardt is Powerhouse Dynamics’ VP of Sales In my role as sales leader, I travel quite a bit and meet with many customers and prospects who either have deployed or are thinking a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Powerhouse Dynamics’ new patent, which we originally applied for in 2009 (yes, five years is not an unusually long time for a patent to make its way through the USPTO), has to do with… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Too hot. Too cold. Just right. Just like all consumers, Goldilocks expected that her preferences would be met. Luckily for the three bears, she didn’t have social media and rating webs… Read More
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