Suffolk County Water Authority, Great River, NY

“Integrated Smart BMS & Energy Management System
Digital Twin Ready”

This ongoing project focuses on designing an Integrated Smart Building Management System (ISBMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) for SCWA’s seven main campuses. This foundational effort will create a standardized Building Management System (BMS) platform across all campuses, setting the stage for seamless integration into a future Digital Twin framework. Developing the supervisory control systems is a critical first step in preparing SCWA to be “Digitally Ready.”

The existing conditions reveal several challenges. Two outdated Building Management Systems (BMS) are in place, neither of which allows for remote access. Most of the existing HVAC systems have exceeded their useful life, contributing to inefficiencies. The buildings, scattered across locations from Huntington to East Hampton, house a diverse array of HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, condensers, chillers, and split units, adding complexity to maintenance and upgrades.

SETTY is providing comprehensive services to support SCWA's infrastructure enhancements. These include surveying existing buildings and delivering a report identifying mechanical deficiencies for SCWA’s evaluation. SETTY will review the Automatic Demand Response (ADR) feature with SCWA and assess its feasibility for implementation in designated buildings. The firm will offer design and consulting services to integrate the Energy Management System (EMS) and Integrated Smart Building Management System (ISBMS) into the mechanical systems, incorporating data collection through a web-based operator interface.

Additionally, SETTY will customize control system graphics to meet SCWA’s specific information needs, enabling flexible energy management through hierarchical scheduling and reporting. The firm will also oversee the implementation of control systems, including HVAC equipment, ensuring they function as per the designed Sequence of Operations, with energy conservation features and lighting control integration.