About Cool Estate
Headquartered in Toronto with 29 years in the HVAC industry, Cool Estate is a master distributor of premier residential and commercial HVAC/R equipment. They represent leading-edge manufacturers with disruptive technologies across Canada, with warehousing in Toronto and Calgary for national coverage.
How Facil.AI Helps Cool Estate's Customers
At-Scale Rooftop Unit Optimization
Rooftop Units: The facil.ai RTU agent analyzes real-time data to pinpoint energy wastes and automatically makes adjustments. The agent remembers every decision and every outcome, turning a traditional RTU into the “smartest” machine on site; a warehouse of knowledge for future energy-savings.
Perfect for portfolios with hundreds of RTUs (or more)
Facil.AI agent saved a National Retail Chain $2.5 Million on Energy Annually
- Reduces compressor runtime for electricity savings
- Does NOT cycle fans on/off
- Does NOT raise setpoints outside of comfort range.
Central Plant Chiller Optimization
The Central Plant agents balance load demands and refrigerant flow down to the decimal, ensuring peak performance without ever stepping outside the lines. The agents are relentless; watching the chiller performance every minute of every day, constantly learning and improving.
Perfect for campuses and complex chiller plants.
Facil.AI agent Improves Efficiency in University Central Plant by 48%
Package Components:
- Two-agent system optimizing chiller optimization / central plant operations.
- Balances condenser water temperature, cooling tower energy, and chiller energy to find efficiency "balance points."
- Optional Flow Optimizer: Controls/optimizes flow in central plants.
Seamless Integration Into Your Existing BMS
Easy to Use Software Facil.AI integrates directly with your building management system (BMS) like a printer driver—install the lightweight Windows application, and our AI agents connect in minutes.
Zero Infrastructure Changes
- Works with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and proprietary BMS protocols out of the box.
- Tray app is installed on existing Windows Server 2019 or higher, or a Windows Desktop 10 or higher (either a physical machine or a virtual machine)—no new hardware required.
- Mimics human operator behavior, acting as a “front-end controller” that your system recognizes as a trusted user.
Universal Compatibility
- Supports legacy systems and modern IoT-enabled buildings alike.
- Automatically maps and normalizes data points (e.g., HVAC setpoints, sensor readings) for AI processing.
Autonomous &
Self-Improving
Relentless AI That Never Stops Learning
Unlike traditional, rule-based systems, Facil.AI’s agents evolve with every decision.
Self-Optimizing Decision Engine
- Uses reinforcement learning (RL) to evaluate the impact of every adjustment on energy use, comfort, and equipment lifespan.
- Mimics human operator behavior, acting as a “front-end controller” that your system recognizes as a trusted user.
Prescriptive, Not Just Predictive:
- Moves beyond alarms and dashboards to autonomously execute optimizations (e.g., adjusting setpoints, staging equipment).
- Balances short-term energy savings with long-term asset health (e.g., avoiding short-cycling compressors).
Resilient by Design
Compliance. Comfort. Control.
Facil AI-agents continuously diagnose performance and adapt to changing conditions to keep buildings efficient and comfortable.
Equipment-Aware Optimization
- AI-agents learn how each asset behaves and make precision adjustments that respect operational requirements.
- Comfort targets (e.g., ASHRAE 55 thermal comfort ranges) are maintained while the system continuously optimises for efficiency.
Secure Data Transfer
- Data is transferred securely between the site and the Facil cloud.
- No inbound holes in your firewall are required.
- No customer PII is required for optimization.
Continuity During Connectivity Loss
- If connectivity to the cloud is lost, the building continues operating normally under local control.
- AI-driven adjustments are time-stamped and auditable for operational visibility.
What makes facil.ai Different?
Experience Risk-Free, Cybersecure Operations: Our AI-agents develop deep knowledge of each piece of equipment, optimising performance based on real-time conditions, while our fintech-inspired security framework guarantees one of the safest data transfers available.
| Prescriptive AI (facil.ai) | Generative AI |
|---|---|
| Small Neural Networks | Large Language Models |
| Self-Learning | Human Trained |
| Highly Specialized | Generalized |
| Takes Action | Makes Suggestions |
| Optimises to Defined Outcomes | Requires Context |
| Operates in a Precision Envelope | Suffers From Hallucinations |
| Autonomous AI Control | Human in the Loop |
Get Started
Ready to see how AI can reduce your building's energy costs?
Contact Cool Estate to learn more about Facil.AI optimization for your RTUs and chilled water systems.
Cool Estate
345 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201, Markham, ON, L3R 9S9
Tel: 416.266.5378 | Toll-Free: 866.765.3265
Email: sales@coolestate.com
Web: coolestate.com