VRT Systems wins City Switch Award

One of CETA’s system integrators, VRT Systems, has just been announced as the winner of the City Switch Queensland New Signatory of the Year Award for 2014.

CET meters are used to collect data on electricity and water usage and VRT engineers integrate the collected data into their WAGES Hub (Water Air Gas Electricity Steam) software. The data is shown in real time and displayed graphically on a 3D visual display on a screen in the foyer of the building by utilising VRT Visual Workplace technology. The data is also connected to the Switch Hub, giving remote visibility and control to the facilities manager.

A shift to good data monitoring and displays were behind VRT Systems’ energy savings results. The organisation’s success stemmed from real-time displays coupled with staff awareness campaigns. The monitoring showed how simple measures like removing lights, reducing use of other lights and air conditioning can yield real results. Measures implemented by the organisation reduced electricity usage and greenhouse emissions achieved an annualised 12% reduction in energy use.