AI and IoT solutions help JOANN save over
$2 million in energy use in
stores
KENNESAW, Ga., Aug. 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- EcoEnergy Insights, a Carrier company and leading
provider of AI and IoT solutions for building and equipment
operations, together with JOANN Inc., the nation's leading fabric
and craft retailer, today announced they have earned a Top Project
of the Year Award from the 2023 Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader
Awards, for their collaborative efforts in achieving over
$2 million in energy savings for
JOANN stores. EcoEnergy Insights is a part of Carrier Global
Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and
energy solutions.
By implementing an integrated solution across 700+ JOANN stores
that includes its award-winning CORTIX™ AI and IoT platform, a part
of Carrier's Abound suite of solutions, and 24/7 remote monitoring
provided by technology-enabled global operation centers, EcoEnergy
Insights helped JOANN save over 50 million kilowatt hours of energy
in four years, equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from
7,885 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles*. By leveraging the
predictive insights and recommendations provided by CORTIX, JOANN
is achieving its sustainability goals including improved
energy efficiency, enhanced occupant comfort and optimized
maintenance costs.
"We are honored to receive the prestigious top project award. We
thank JOANN for their collaboration and shared vision, and we are
proud to help the company achieve its sustainability goals," said
Ravi Meghani, Managing Director,
EcoEnergy Insights. "This recognition reflects our commitment to
driving sustainable practices in retail operations."
EcoEnergy Insights' BluEdge™ Command Centers, staffed with data
scientists and domain experts, translated platform insights into
action plans, driving proactive and efficient store operations.
"We are honored to be recognized with the top project award at
the 2023 E+E Leader Awards. This achievement underscores our
commitment to driving sustainability and energy efficiency in our
stores," said David Geibel, Manager,
Store Facilities & Energy, JOANN. "We are proud to be at the
forefront of driving positive change in the retail industry and
grateful for the dedication of our team and the EcoEnergy Insights'
team in making this project a success."
The Environment + Energy Leader Awards recognizes excellence in
products and services that provide companies with energy and
environmental benefits and in projects implemented by companies
that improved environmental or energy management. For more
information, visit ecoenergyinsights.com.
References:
*https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
About EcoEnergy Insights
EcoEnergy Insights is a part
of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in
intelligent climate and energy solutions. EcoEnergy Insights is a
leading provider of AI and IoT-enabled solutions to digitally
transform building and equipment operations. Their CORTIX™ platform
collects data from multiple sources, analyzes it, acts on defined
deviations autonomously and offers predictive actionable insights.
The platform, combined with expert human analytics, has been
delivering award-winning outcomes in comfort, maintenance and
energy efficiency across multiple industries such as retail,
hospitality and banking. EcoEnergy Insights is a part of Carrier
Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy
solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to
come. For more information on EcoEnergy Insights and the CORTIX™
platform, visit ecoenergyinsights.com and cortix.ai. Join the
conversation on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
About JOANN
For 80 years, JOANN has inspired
creativity in the hearts, hands and minds of its customers. From a
single storefront in Cleveland,
Ohio, the nation's category leader in sewing and fabrics and
one of the fastest growing competitors in the arts and crafts
industry has grown to include 831 store locations across 49 states
and a robust e-commerce business. With the goal of helping every
customer find their creative Happy Place, JOANN serves as a
convenient single source for all of the supplies, guidance and
inspiration needed to achieve any project or passion.
EcoEnergy Insights:
Shawn Menezes
+91 (0) 80 49045454
shawn.menezes@carrier.com
JOANN:
Amanda
Hayes
+1-216-296-5887
amanda.hayes@joann.com
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