Shift Energy has developed a predictive control software to reduce electricity consumption, water use, and carbon emissions associated with chilled water plants used for space cooling in large buildings and process cooling in manufacturing plants. The software uses digital twinning, machine learning, advanced wear modelling, and sensor upgrading to optimize chiller plant operation. Mariner anticipates that energy efficiency improvements of 20-30% will be demonstrated during the project. The ambitious project will focus on iterative product development, including field tests and demonstrations across 9 sites, including office buildings, hospitals, and shopping centres. This project builds on a prior successful project by Mariner and expands ERA’s portfolio of digital optimization solutions. It is a relatively low-dollar ask for a high-value opportunity.
