Case Study

Background

Due to ever increasing energy prices, Punchestown Racecourse explored the possibilities of saving energy within their facility at Nass, Co.Kildare.

"Electricity costs had gone through the roof and we just had to do something about it. We were unable to find a quick and easy solution to reduce our spiraling energy costs until we heard about the DCS Energy Savings solution", said Richard Galway, General Manager, Punchestown Racecourse.

DCS Energy SIS Process

Survey

DCS Energy Savings carried out an initial survey on site which revealed the scope for substantial savings to be achieved through voltage regulation. This was confirmed by the installation of a temporary power monitor and an extensive visual survey of the facility. On completion DCS Energy Savings proposed the supply and installation of an adequately sized voltage regulator.

Implementation

DCS Energy Savings issued an installation programme compiling of the following:

• Delivery and off loading of equipment
• Planning and co-ordination of subcontractors
• Shut down procedures and duration
• Installation and commissioning of equipment with minimum inconvenience to the client

Savings

To date Punchestown Racecourse has achieved 15% energy savings equating to 12,000 Euros per annum. "We are delighted with the savings and the professional service during the implementation of this project.  We now look forward to the next phase of the project", said Richard Galway, General Manager, Punchestown Racecourse.

"Having achieved such substantial savings we are now working with Punchestown Racecourse on the next phase of energy saving measures", said Donal Sugrue, MD of DCS Energy Savings.

Plans for the Future

DCS Energy Savings are currently implementing a unique wireless monitoring solution which allows for the measurement of power consumption, temperature control and water metering within the Punchestown facility. This will yield 20% to 30% additional energy savings within the next 12 months.

About Punchestown

The Home of Irish National Hunt racing since 1827 Punchestown Racecourse is set amidst 450 acres of magnificent Irish countryside in the heart of Irelands thoroughbred county. Today the state of the art facilities at Punchestown play host to approximately eighteen race meetings annually as well as numerous shows, concerts and events. The undoubted highlight being the five day Irish National Hunt Festival held at the end of April every year. Come racing to Punchestown and you will experience the palpably vibrant atmosphere that is unique to Punchestown and has captivated generations of Irish and international race goers.

About DCS Energy Savings

DCS Energy Savings in conjunction with Centre for Innovation in Distributed Systems (CIDS) www.cids.ie and The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Forum have collaborated to deliver a solution which will enable organisations to achieve further savings in the day to day energy costs by implementing new technologies to measure savings and reduce carbon footprint.

For more information, go to www.dcsenergysavings.com