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Green buildings are about more than just energy - they're about creating spaces where people can thrive.

For over 15 years we’ve been applying advanced technologies to help commercial buildings achieve both decarbonization and healthy building objectives with:

  • Wireless energy efficiency devices and automation platforms
    • Save 50-70% compared to wired solutions
  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring technologies
    • Advanced data analysis, reporting, well-building certifications, & third-party assurance

OUR APPROACH

It starts with a discussion. We want to understand your journey so far and future outlook. Set up a time for a quick chat –  Click Here

We work closely with your trusted service providers, consultants, utility incentive providers, and internal leadership teams to drive sustainability by reducing your energy spend (and carbon footprint) and assuring health and well-being in your spaces.

Let’s discuss how we can help.

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR PLATFORMS FOR HEALTHY BUILDINGS

“Although a number of building variables impact occupant health including light, water quality, and thermal comfort – indoor air quality is the factor that is most often cited as having the most impact.”
(International WELL Building Institute)

How do you quantify healthy indoor air? How do you assure occupants the air they are breathing is healthy and safe? How can you control dilution ventilation so just the right amount is provided for both healthy air and energy efficiency? What are the parameters authorities say we should pay attention to? What types of sensors are most efficiently deployed to measure these parameters? What are the sensor maintenance and calibration requirements and how will these be handled? How can a sensor platform integrate with an existing building automation system? Can I actually get incentives by monitoring IAQ parameters? What type of returns should I expect from deploying sensors?

Since the pandemic there has been a significant number of authoritative references that answer the above questions and support the use of real-time & continuous IAQ sensors, including:
- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)1
- Centers for Disease Control
- United State Green Building Council (LEED)
- International WELL Building Institute
- Airborne Act (proposed federal legislation)
- CBS 60 Minutes Segment - Indoor Air Systems
-Harvard Business Review

IoT SENSORS AND AUTOMATION FOR SMALL TO MID SIZE BUILDINGS IS HERE TODAY

Various programs, including utility incentives aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving sustainability have encouraged the adoption of Building Auction Systems (BAS) in commercial sectors. The vast majority of buildings are paying a proportionate Service Benefits Charge (SBC) every month on their utility bill, yet only 10-30% of small to mid-size buildings are leveraging this charge against some form of BAS.

Hindering BAS adoption among small to mid-size buildings are high upfront costs for purchasing and installing. Even with attractive utility incentives, the relatively high costs of enterprise (wired) BAS simply don’t pencil-out over a smaller utility spend. In addition, some building owners may not be fully aware of the benefits BAS can offer, such as energy savings, improved occupant comport, and reduced maintenance costs.

Wireless IoT devices combined with lower cost and intuitive BAS software significantly lowers the automation costs. Now smaller to mid-size buildings can take advantage of the same utility incentives that larger buildings enjoy and realize an attractive ROI.

1 ASHRAE Position Document on Infections Aerosols HVAC systems, April 2020

Smart Sensors

In many cases, the most immediate and high-yielding results come from demand-based control of plug, lighting, and HVAC loads. This means controlling energy at the point of use through effective sensors.

Smart sensor applications require three critical attributes:

  1. Quality sensors for accurate measurement with low life cycle costs*,
  2. Efficient integration for control
  3. The ability to gather information for future improvement, ongoing energy savings, and indoor environmental validation

New energy codes call for demand-based control of energy, yet most buildings are not taking advantage of innovative sensor platforms that optimize savings and information for future improvements. This is where we come in.

green building partners
1233

Metric Tons of CO² Saved/Year

921

Sensor Areas Served

338

Energy/IEQ Reports Generated

2.9

Avg Project Payback in Years

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Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps

Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps

Niagara University

Niagara University

Buffalo Collegiate Charter School

Buffalo Collegiate Charter School

SUNY Oneonta – Physical Science Building

SUNY Oneonta – Physical Science Building

SUNY Binghamton – Engineering & Science Building

SUNY Binghamton – Engineering & Science Building

SUNY Plattsburgh – Hudson Hall

SUNY Plattsburgh – Hudson Hall

SUNY Binghamton – Center of Excellence Building

SUNY Binghamton – Center of Excellence Building

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

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