Intesis, the HMS Networks brand specialized in building automation, has reached a new global milestone: 2 million HVAC units connected to enhance control and boost energy savings. This achievement marks a major step forward in the brand's long-term mission to help reduce energy waste in buildings through smarter, data-driven HVAC management.
HVAC systems are typically the most energy-intensive assets in commercial and residential buildings. By enabling full control, optimized operation, and real-time monitoring, Intesis gateways play a decisive role in reducing unnecessary HVAC energy consumption by enabling communication between HVAC system and the Building Management System.
With 2 million connected units across retail chains, hotels, hospitals, offices, data centers, and residential buildings, Intesis technology now contributes to:
- Real-time optimization of HVAC performance
- Centralized, scalable control across multi-site or multi-vendor installations
- Reduction of energy waste through smart setpoints, scheduling, and conflict prevention
- Predictive strategies replacing reactive maintenance
- Data transparency for accurate sustainability and ESG reporting
Based on industry benchmarks and documented customer projects showing around 30% average HVAC energy savings, the global impact now reaches several terawatt-hours of electricity saved annually - preventing hundreds of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions every year.
From 1 million to 2 million: technology that scalesThe exponential growth since 2021 when we reach the 1M AC units connected is powered by the evolution of the building needs and the Intesis HVAC portfolio, featuring the Intesis 700 Series Air:
- Control from 4 to 128 indoor units per gateway
- Brand-agnostic compatibility with major HVAC manufacturers
- Energy estimation algorithms developed together with leading AC makers
- Enhanced lifecycle management and operational reliability
- Interoperability with building automation protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and MQTT
By bridging proprietary HVAC languages with standard building automation protocols, Intesis ensures seamless integration, a fundamental requirement for efficient, decarbonized, smart buildings.
Why this milestone matters for sustainabilityBuildings account for a large share of global energy usage, and HVAC is often responsible for the highest energy load. Integrating and controlling these systems from the BMS through Intesis gateways brings measurable benefits:
- Fewer peak loads
- Elimination of heating/cooling conflicts
- Smarter temperature discipline
- Better use of renewable-powered energy windows
- Lower operational costs
The aggregated effect is equivalent to the annual electricity use of tens of thousands of homes, or the CO₂ absorption of millions of trees.
As heat pump adoption accelerates globally and regulations push for higher building efficiency, HVAC control is becoming one of the most effective levers for immediate energy savings.
A shared achievement with partners and customersAligned with HMS Networks' sustainability commitments
This achievement reinforces HMS Networks' broader sustainability ambitions. Under the HMS 2030 Sustainability Framework, the company is committed to:
- Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
- Reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by ~56% by 2030
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions by ~52% per SEK value added
- Continuing performance improvements recognized by the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing HMS among the top 5% of rated companies worldwide
Intesis plays a highly visible role in HMS's "handprint": the positive environmental impact generated by customers through the use of HMS solutions.
Looking ahead: The next million begins nowWith the milestone of 2 million connected HVAC units, Intesis reinforces its position as a global leader in HVAC integration. The mission continues: enabling smarter buildings, reducing energy waste, and helping organizations worldwide accelerate their sustainability progress.