Resorts World Las Vegas has achieved $110,000 in annual energy cost savings and a 10.2% reduction in chilled water plant energy usage through Johnson Controls OpenBlue AI-enabled autonomous control.

And it did so without replacing existing equipment.

As one of the largest hospitality complexes on the Las Vegas Strip, Resorts World has more than 3500 rooms and suites across three distinct hotel experiences. The 66-floor complex is supported by a central utility plant that includes multiple water-cooled centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water pumps and heat exchangers. By optimising the performance of this existing infrastructure, the resort secured an additional $88,000 cash incentive from the electric utility provider.

“We’ve seen incredible improvements in operational efficiency since partnering with Johnson Controls while preserving an excellent guest experience,” said Brandon Morrison, head of sustainability at Resorts World Las Vegas (www.rwlasvegas.com). “These smart, connected systems and the insights they deliver have helped us cut energy and operating costs while improving reliability.”

To achieve these results, Resorts World implemented the Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system and OpenBlue (openblue.johnsoncontrols.com) AI-powered options, reducing annual chilled water plant energy consumption by 10.2%. Autonomous control enabled by AI continuously optimises chiller staging, pump speeds and cooling tower operation in real time.

OpenBlue central utility plant optimisation predicts chilled water demand and automatically determines the most efficient equipment combinations every 15 minutes, while Metasys provides centralised visibility and control across the facility, enabling operators to respond quickly to changing conditions, improving system performance while streamlining operations.

Local Johnson Controls service teams also helped the resort operate more efficiently with optimised staffing.

“As one of the largest integrated resorts on the Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas demonstrates how advanced building technologies can drive measurable business and sustainability outcomes,” said Jamie Cameron, vice president at Johnson Controls (www.johnsoncontrols.com). “By combining OpenBlue technology with the Metasys building automation system and our unmatched field expertise, the resort is operating more efficiently while delivering an exceptional guest experience.”