Press Releases
BERT Implements Cutting-Edge Energy Savings Solution at Jersey City Public Schools
Innovative Device Control and Plug Load Management System to Propel New Jersey’s Third-Largest School District Towards a Sustainable Future
King of Prussia, PA, July 30, 2024 – BERT®, a leader in energy management solutions, today announced the successful implementation of its state-of-the-art Device and Plug Load Management system at Jersey City Public Schools (JCPS). This initiative, completed in July 2024, is a key component of a comprehensive Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) being executed in collaboration with Jersey State Controls and DCO Energy.
Project Highlights:
“We are thrilled to partner with DCO Energy, Jersey State Controls, and JCPS to deliver substantial energy savings to the district and community,” said Brian Hill, Vice President of BERT. “Our solution not only reduces utility costs but also aligns with JCPS’s commitment to environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility.”
Innovative Technology for Sustainable Schools
BERT’s wireless solutions, renowned for their efficiency in managing both plug-in and hardwired devices, are designed to significantly reduce parasitic energy consumption during non-operational hours, such as overnight and weekends. This technology has been successfully deployed in various sectors, including:
The implementation at JCPS is expected to yield substantial energy savings, contributing to the district’s goals of reducing its carbon footprint and optimizing operational costs.
Impact on New Jersey’s Education Landscape
As the third-largest school district in New Jersey, JCPS’s adoption of BERT’s energy-saving technology sets a precedent for sustainable practices in educational institutions across the state. This initiative is projected to:
Looking Ahead
The successful implementation of BERT’s system at JCPS marks a significant step towards creating more sustainable and cost-effective educational environments. As schools nationwide face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs and environmental impact, BERT’s solution offers a scalable and efficient approach to energy management.
For more information about BERT’s energy-saving solutions and their applications in educational settings, please contact:
BERT Sales Team
Email: sales@bertbrian.com
About BERT
BERT is a leading provider of plug load energy management and device control solutions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, BERT helps organizations across various sectors reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and minimize environmental impact.
California Energy Commission Awards Plug Load Control Grant to the University of California San Diego, Johnson Controls and BERT®
Project Will Quantify Plug Load Energy Savings Resulting from Integrated Plug Load Controls
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 30, 2021
BERT®, the leading supplier of advanced smart plug control solutions for commercial buildings, announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $ 1,028,000 grant to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to demonstrate the benefits of integrating Bert’s smart plug controls into existing building energy management systems.
UCSD will install and integrate 2,500 Bert® Smart Plugs with Johnson Controls Metasys® Building Automation System throughout 10 campus buildings. The project will demonstrate that the integration of advanced smart plug load controls with an existing building automation system reduces building plug load energy usage by 20% and facilitates load shifting.
The winning grant application was submitted by UCSD’s Center for Energy Research (CER). CER creates flexible demand solutions for the growing challenges of energy supply, distribution, and utilization. “Bert was the logical partner because of their extensive integration experience. The BERT/Metasys solution will help UCSD manage and reduce energy consumption more dynamically in response to grid and building needs,” says Dr. Jan Kleissl, CER Director and Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.
“The project award validates BERT’s strategy of adding value to existing energy management systems by enabling these systems to manage, monitor and control plug loads. At UCSD, our BACnet/IP Software Integration Gateway, Bert Connect, enables rapid and cost-effective integration into Johnson Controls Metasys system,” says BERT CEO Scott Yetter.
Bert® Plug Load Management System Adds RESTful Services Gateway
Bert supports RESTful Services and BACnet/IP Integration
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 31, 2020
Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC (Bert), the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management solutions for commercial buildings, announces immediate availability of BERT REST, our new RESTful Services Software Gateway. BERT REST lets web-based energy management and building automation systems integrate, measure, analyze and control both circuits and plug load devices using the existing Wi-Fi network, at either 2.4 or 5 GHz.
With the BERT REST Gateway, third party developers can easily integrate with Bert IP enabled IoT hardware and software using local or remote HTTPS clients. By integrating into the existing energy management platform, Bert simplifies network management, increases operational efficiency and reduces both installation and support expenses. Building operators can better manage and optimize buildings when they are able to view all building loads in a single dashboard.
The BERT REST Gateway is secure, scalable and capable of integrating thousands of plug and hardwired loads in both centralized and decentralized environments.
Bert® Plug Load Management System Adds Support for 5 GHz Networks
Bert delivers WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, 802.11 a/b/gn and 2.4/5 GHZ wireless connectivity
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Bert, the leading supplier of wireless plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of enhanced networking for Bert® Smart Plug and Inline hardware. Commercial buildings can now manage plug and hardwired loads over 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks using WPA/WPA2-Enterprise security at either 2.4 or 5 GHZ.
Bert recently installed the new wireless technology at East Haven Public Schools, Goose Creek ISD, Paterson Public Schools and the University of Rhode Island.
Bert® Plug Load Adds BACnet Gateway for Building Automation System Integration
New Bert® Connect enables BAS vendors to manage plug load alongside HVAC, Lighting and other building systems
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 24, 2017
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of the Bert® Connect BACnet Gateway. Bert® Connect allows BACnet-based building automation systems to measure, analyze and control circuits and plug load devices through integration with the Bert® Plug Load Management System. Bert uses the existing 802.11 b/g/n wireless network infrastructure eliminating the need for additional network equipment and support costs.
Bert® Wi-Fi Plug Load Management System Delivers Enhanced Network Capabilities
New Bert® 110E adds enhanced security and network performance to the Bert® Smart Plug Series.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) JUNE 20, 2017
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of the Bert® 110E for customers requiring WPA/WPA2-Enterprise and/or 802.11 n. The Bert® 110E was recently installed at Carmel Central School District in New York as part of an energy performance contract delivered by Honeywell. The district installed 886 Berts in 5 schools controlling, printers, charging carts, copiers, projectors and vending machines.
Bert® Wi-Fi Plug Load Management System Adds Mobile Support Toolkit
Bert® Mobile Support Toolkit fully automates the entire plug load implementation process from audit to installation.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 18, 2016
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of the Bert® Mobile Support Toolkit, a complete suite of cloud-based mobile applications that fully automates the entire plug load implementation process from audit to installation. The cloud-based toolkit is designed to assist BERT’s partners including ESCO’s, lighting subcontractors, and other installation partners by substantially increasing the speed and accuracy of the plug load audit and installation of the Bert® Plug Load Management System.
Bert® Wi-Fi Plug Load Management System Adds Temperature Measurement and Control
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of temperature-enabled Bert® products.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Bert® Temperature gives Building Automation systems a cost-effective way to remotely measure, control, record and monitor temperature throughout a building. Temperature data can now be continuously collected from any device or circuit within a building and is no longer limited to data from existing thermostats.
Bert® Plug Load Management System Releases Integration for Cisco® Energy Manager (CEM) Cloud Solution
The fully integrated Cisco (CEM) and Bert solution allows customers to easily manage and reduce the energy usage all of their Plug Load, both IT and non-IT, through a single cloud based user interface.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) AUGUST 04, 2015
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi Fi based plug load management systems, announces the immediate availability of integration for the Cisco Energy Manager (CEM) Cloud Solution. The fully integrated CEM and Bert solution allows customers to easily manage and reduce the energy usage all of their Plug Load, both IT and non-IT, through a single cloud based user interface.
Bert® Plug Load Management System Expands to Manage Larger Electric Loads
New Bert® 277I measures and controls circuits and devices up to 277 Volts and 20 Amps
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi Fi plug load management systems, announces UL Certification and immediate availability of the new Bert® 277I. The 277I is the newest Bert® Inline product that enables commercial buildings to measure, analyze and control loads from an individual device to an entire circuit at up to 277V and 20 A. The new 277I joins the existing Inline products (220I, 1110IR, 110I) and the existing Bert Smart Plugs (110, 110M and 110 Vend) thus allowing the Bert Plug Load Management System to measure and control lights, circuits and outlets with one system.
Bert® Plug Load Managements System Adds Circuit Level Management Product Line
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 07, 2014
New Bert® Inline Series moves beyond basic plug load management to measure and control loads ranging from a 120V outlet to a 250V circuit.
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi-Fi plug load management systems, announces UL Certification and immediate availability of the new Bert® Inline Series. The Bert® Inline Series is the first Wi-Fi product that enables commercial buildings to measure, analyze and control anything from a group of receptacles to an entire circuit. The Bert® Inline series joins the existing Bert® Smart Plugs (110, 110M and 110 Vend) thus allowing the Bert® Plug Load Management System to measure and control anything from an individual plug load to an entire circuit.
Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC (BERT) Files Complaint Claiming Patent Infringement Against BOSS CONTROLS LLC Seeking Damages and Injunction
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2014
On April 3, 2014, BERT, the owner and developer of the Bert® Wi Fi Plug Load Management System filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District of PA against BOSS CONTROLS, LLC for infringement of BERT’s U.S. Patent No. 8,093,751. The complaint seeks damages for alleged past infringement and a permanent injunction from BOSS CONTROLS.
Vykon Distributor Develops Integration To Support New Plug Load Device
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Newark DE: Energy Systems Technologies, VYKON and Bert (Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC) announce the immediate availability of a new wireless system to measure and control plug load using Niagara Framework® architecture.
Bert® Plug Load System Adds Smart Vending Machine Solution
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (PRWEB) APRIL 07, 2014
Bert, the leading supplier of Wi Fi plug load management systems, announces immediate availability of the new Bert® 110 Vend. Bert® 110 Vend is the first system that allows you to remotely measure and control the operation of your vending machine via your existing Wi Fi network.
Support & Resources
Social
ESCO Login
Hardware
Software
Integration
Corporate
© BERT 2025
All Rights Reserved
© BERT 2025, All Rights Reserved
489 Devon Park Drive, Suite 302
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
© BERT 2025, All Rights Reserved
489 Devon Park Drive, Suite 302
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087