Blog Posts
Energy Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens: Where to Start
Commercial kitchens are built to perform. But with all that performance, high heat, constant motion, and heavy equipment comes one thing you don’t want: high energy bills. At Engenuity Systems, we’ve helped countless restaurants make their kitchens more efficient using our energy management platform, eViewIoT. And we’ve learned one simple truth: you don’t need a remodel to start […]
Sustainability in Retail: How Energy Management Boosts Your Brand
Today’s shoppers expect more than just great products and service—they want to support brands that reflect their values. And sustainability is at the top of that list. For retail operators, energy management isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about showing customers, employees, and stakeholders that your brand walks the talk. At Engenuity Systems, we help forward-thinking retailers […]
Reducing HVAC Wear and Tear in High-Traffic C-Stores
In a high-traffic convenience store, your HVAC system does a lot more than keep the space comfortable. It battles door swings, fluctuating foot traffic, and round-the-clock operation, day after day. That constant demand leads to one thing: wear and tear that adds up fast. At Engenuity Systems, we built eViewIoT to help c-store operators not just reduce energy use, […]
Prevent Walk-In Cooler Failures Before They Happen
If you’ve ever walked into your restaurant early in the morning and found a warm cooler or thawed product, you know the feeling: panic, frustration, and profit loss all at once. The truth is, walk-in cooler failures are rarely sudden. Most of the time, the warning signs are there-you just can’t see them until it’s too late. […]
HVAC and Lighting Control: The First Step Toward Smart Retail Operations
In retail, consistency is everything, whether it’s your branding, customer experience, or store conditions. But behind the scenes, two of the biggest factors affecting that consistency are also two of the most overlooked: HVAC and lighting control. At Engenuity Systems, we’ve seen how small changes in how retail stores manage heating, cooling, and lighting can deliver big […]
Why Your C-Store’s Refrigeration Needs Smarter Monitoring
Refrigeration is the heart of every c-store. Cold drinks, fresh food, grab-and-go options—they’re all dependent on your coolers and freezers running efficiently and reliably. But here’s the problem: most stores don’t know something’s wrong with their refrigeration until it’s already too late. At Engenuity Systems, we designed eViewIoT to give C-store operators a better way to monitor, control, and […]
What to Look For in a Restaurant Thermostat
1. Schedule-Based Control That Matches Your Hours Your restaurant doesn’t need to heat or cool the building the same way at 3 AM as it does during the lunch rush. eViewIoT lets you set temperature schedules for business hours, prep time, overnight—down to the minute. 2. Multi-Zone Management Front-of-house and back-of-house need different settings. A […]
Stop Wasting Energy in Your Retail Store: The Hidden Costs of Inaction
Running a retail operation means managing a lot of moving parts—inventory, staffing, customer experience, and more. But there’s one area that often flies under the radar: energy waste. And it’s costing you more than you think. At Engenuity Systems, we help retail store operators take back control with eViewIoT, a smart energy management platform that makes it easy […]
Why C-Stores Bleed Energy
Why C-Stores Bleed Energy Even a small store racks up serious energy use. The biggest contributors? These aren’t just operational quirks—they’re silent profit killers. Where eViewIoT Makes a Difference eViewIoT is designed specifically for high-uptime, high-turnover environments like yours. Here’s how we help reduce energy waste without disrupting operations: ✅ Automated HVAC Schedules Set temperature points […]
How to Lower Utility Bills in Your Restaurant Without Compromising Comfort
Running a restaurant is a balancing act. You’re juggling staffing, inventory, customer service—and somewhere in that mix, the utility bills keep creeping up. You’re not alone. Most restaurant owners are paying more than they should for energy, not because they’re careless, but because traditional systems offer very little control. At Engenuity Systems, we work with restaurant […]