Events2HVAC
Events2HVAC pulls room schedules from MinistryPlatform and sends commands to building automation systems or thermostats to automatically control heating and cooling (HVAC) based on individual room schedules. It eliminates the need to manually schedule HVAC, saving two to three hours a week of staff time for most churches while maximizing energy savings. Sounds like a win-win!
Several door access systems are also compatible with Events2HVAC, so you can use the same solution to automatically unlock and lock doors for events at your church. You can also create zones of control so that an exterior door, hallway, bathroom, interior door, and meeting room are all accessible and comfortable anytime the meeting room is booked.
Pre-start times for each room or zone ensure that spaces are comfortable when events begin. Post-stop times permit running HVAC a bit longer after an event is over, or returning HVAC to unoccupied settings a few minutes before the end of an event for more energy savings.
Data Map
MinistryPlatform data doesn't map one-to-one fields in the Events2HVAC software – it is all used together to inform the schedules. For example, you might use the rooms, event time, setup and teardown, and expected attendance together to determine whether to turn on HVAC one hour before church services start – or maybe an hour and a half before, if more people are expected to be there.
Cost
The Events2HVAC license cost is based on the number or rooms or HVAC zones controlled, making it affordable for small and large churches. To get a quote for your church, contact sales@events2hvac.com.
Support
Streamside Solutions, located in Estes Park, Colorado, USA, provides support for Events2HVAC. THe annual subscription includes remote support in the form of email, telephone, or remote screen sharing. You can negotiate on-site support if needed, but it's usually unnecessary.
See Also
- Events2HVAC Website
- MinistryPlatform Event Provider (the MinistryPlatform Section of Events2HVAC User Manual)