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Site Controls Announces Site-Command™ 1U Rack Mountable Controller for Chain Retailers and Bank Branches

Non-intrusive, "IT-friendly" intelligent Energy Management System can be easily installed
in the data center of each controlled building

AUSTIN, TX – January 12, 2009 Site Controls today announced the introduction of a new Site-Command Controller form-factor, a 1U energy management controller for chain retailers and bank branches. The rack mountable 19" 1U controller provides commercial buildings with a more data center-compatible energy management system (EMS) for IT, facilities and operations managers. Site Controls is currently conducting field trials of the 1U controller with general availability in January 2009.

While providing traditional intelligent EMS functionality by managing energy-consuming equipment such as lighting and HVAC, the Site-Command 1U Controller enables on-site EMS equipment to be rack mounted in the data center or IT server room, a first within the facility automation industry. This flexibility allows customers to leverage server room investments such as battery backup systems and power conditioning. In addition, the 1U form factor is easier to install and provides greater flexibility in deployment. Other features of the scalable 1U Site-Command controller include:

• Increased processing power and RAM to support integration with increasingly sophisticated on-site devices.
• No moving parts on the controller mean fewer failures and costly technician site visits.
• Power-failure detection for safe shutdown of the energy management system.
• Additional interface capabilities and more power at the site level. This extended communication ability includes RS232 and RS485 connections and multiple serial ports, providing connectivity to a greater variety of equipment.
• Designed to default controlled equipment to the "ON" position in the case of a network failure at the site, ensuring that retailers and banks can continue with business as usual.

The Site-Command energy management solution allows retailers and bank branches to centrally monitor and manage a location's lighting, air conditioning, signage, refrigeration, trash compactors and other equipment across hundreds or thousands of locations. With Site-Command, chain retailers and banks can dramatically lower energy and maintenance expenses without sacrificing customer comfort.

"Site Controls believes there needs to be greater convergence between the IT and facilities teams, and we are beginning to see this trend develop in the industry," said Colin Bester, CTO, Site Controls. "EMS systems are traditionally bulkier in their form factor and require a more intrusive, costly installation. Site Controls is the first and only EMS provider to offer an internet appliance designed to meet the needs of the IT department, while still providing robust facility and energy management capabilities to meet the needs of the facilities department. The low cost of deployment and the dramatic cost savings will make the entire organization happy, especially the CFO."

In addition to the Site Command 1U controller, Site Controls will continue to invest in and support its standard EMS version controller. For more information about Site Controls family of Site Command products, contact sales@sitecontrols.com.

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About Site Controls, LLC
Site Controls is the leading provider of enterprise-wide energy management and facilities intelligence solutions for chain retailers and branch banks. Site Controls' Site-Command™ above-site energy management platform monitors and controls major energy-consuming devices such as HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, signage and more to drive down energy and maintenance costs. Site Controls energy management solutions incorporate energy efficiency, corporate social responsibility, comfort and controls, operational intelligence, and demand response services. By providing persistent real-time access, visibility and control over thousands of assets and sites, Site Controls helps chain retailers and branch banks create a compelling customer experience while simultaneously saving money, reducing emissions, and improving business efficiency. For more information about Site Controls, visit www.sitecontrols.com.

Contact:

Kellie Thomas
Site Controls
kthomas@sitecontrols.com
512.306.9400

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Building 2, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78746