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Eco-Shift Power Corp (OTCQB: ECOP) Begins Alpha Testing Light Management Module of Virtual Powerplant Platform(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CAMBRIDGE, ON -- (Marketwired) -- 07/07/14 -- Eco-Shift Power Corp (OTCQB: ECOP) Today Eco-Shift (ECOP) announced that it has begun alpha testing on the Light Management module of its Virtual Powerplant Platform (VPP). The VPP will provide a modern web-based user interface that is accessible by any web browser via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. ECOP is a respected leader and innovator in the specialized RF Wireless Light Management and Lighting Solutions Field. Clients will benefit from complete cloud-level access to a world class Converged Energy Platform. The VPP provides commercial and industrial energy users with the ability to transform their facilities into smart, energy efficient and cash-flow-positive buildings. The Light Management module integrates seamlessly with ECOP's state-of-the-art, IP-addressable light fixtures that have wireless communication. Clients will have complete control over their lighting infrastructure with the ability to automatically dim lights to more suitable levels, or create pre-programmed schedules based on existing operating hours to cut back on consumption when areas of the facility are unoccupied. The system will also allow users to schedule their lights to dim to appropriate levels during times of estimated peak demand and high electricity costs. "The Light Management module is the cornerstone of our Virtual Powerplant Platform," says ECOP CEO Gib Wood. "Additional VPP modules are being developed which will allow for control of additional building components including HVAC, compressors and more." "We are extremely excited by the positive test results and user-friendly software interface. Our clients will benefit from significant energy savings due to the combination of our ultra high efficiency LED products and our Virtual Powerplant Platform. Clients will be able to program their lights to automatically dim to desired percentages based on multiple parameters including motion sensing, daylight harvesting, and planned inactivity such as employee shift-changes. The fact that this can be done automatically and without business interruption means that clients will be able to add to their bottom line day in and day out, effortlessly" says Wood. ECOP's Virtual Powerplant Platform will provide numerous benefits to clients: Secure Wireless Communication between individual fixtures and the VPP SoftwareA front page dashboard that shows energy savings, lighting system health, schedule, and moreImmediate alert functions to let the client know if there is an issue with a fixtureSeamless integration with ECOP's superior LED product lineThe option for clients to expand their VPPP to include other building components such as HVAC and compressors, as well as energy demand management and demand responseRemote software updates and cloud-based client supportECOP Lighting Solutions and Energy Management serves a client roster including Mattel, ThyssenKrupp, and Parmalat. With a foundation in new-era LED lighting and wireless and web-enabled technologies, ECOP is transitioning clients' decision making from old, fixed technology to the new information age. About Eco-Shift Power Headquartered in Cambridge, ON, Eco-Shift Power Corp. (ECOP) develops best-in-class commercial/industrial lighting products, wireless energy management technologies and solutions implementation. As an emerging technology smart building energy management facilitator, ECOP procures, assembles, sells and distributes high-efficiency lighting products, along with other integrated energy management products such as online monitoring and verification reporting tools, direct load controls, activity monetization instruments, and demand response. All are delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Core ECOP competencies include LED expertise, microprocessor/Transmitter/wireless capability -- with IP addressability creating an intelligent light and a sustainable management service platform that includes five areas for client revenue generation or costs savings: reduce load during peak pricingmanage demand response programsmanageability of fixtures to reduce loadsecuritymaintenance and managementLearn more at http://eco-shiftpower.com/ This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the offered shares or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of such shares or any other securities in any province or state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. For more information, contact Gib Wood [email protected] 855-779-7900Eco-Shift Power Corp. 1090 Fountain St N Cambridge ON N5E 1A3 Canada Source: Eco-Shift Power Corp. |