With Save Energy Systems’ DLC technology, Planet Fitness saves money, helps the environment, and keeps club air fresh.
350+ Corporate Facilities Installation 250 Franchise Installation Over $ 500,000/annually Corporate Savings
Kim has told SES that she is very pleased with the DLC overall and especially with this feature, as it helps to ensure that air quality is clean and safe in all Planet Fitness facilities, giving staff and members alike peace of mind during difficult times in the pandemic.
Save Energy Systems (SES), an energy efficiency company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has installed its patented, one-of-a-kind energy saving Demand Limiting Controller (DLC) system in over 350 Planet Fitness (PF) locations since 2015. This includes a mix of corporate and franchisee locations.
Planet Fitness tested and verified the DLC at two clubs that were experiencing extremely high energy bills compared to others. After the DLC installs, energy use was reduced by approximately 30 percent and the clubs were noticeably more comfortable. This led to testing the system in a few more clubs.
When favorable results were once again achieved, PF committed to installing the DLC at all facilities. Now installed at 100-plus corporate facilities and at 250-plus franchise locations around the country, corporate savings are over $500,000 annually and 23 franchise customers save a cumulative $2 million annually. That’s a lot of green for being green!
Part of the services that SES provides PF corporate with is daily system monitoring. SES and the DLC manage the HVAC at all installed facilities, giving Director of Facilities
Kim Schwickrath time to focus on more pressing facility issues. SES receives real-time alerts from the DLC and then confirms functionality. If something is not working properly, SES coordinates with local mechanical contractors to resolve the issue, confirm repairs, and maintain comfort within the facilities.
In fall 2020, SES introduced a fresh air purge system to the DLC, mitigating the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Kim and her team did not hesitate to take advantage of this new system feature.