Frequently Asked Questions

Smart building technology broadly refers to software and hardware that work to make buildings “smarter,” meaning that operational processes are more automated, responsive to tenant needs and weather conditions, and generally more efficient.

Building IoT refers to Internet of Things sensors specifically designed to enhance the occupant experience and operations of the built environment.

Energy tracking is the process of collecting electricity data in real time for optimization purposes.

IoT solutions are software programs that leverage data captured using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Some IoT solutions are “point solutions” that specialize in the data from one type of sensor, others integrate multiple sensors to identify a broader range of insights.

Building performance is a data-driven assessment of the operational efficacy of a property.

Starting in 2024, Local Law 97 mandates New York City buildings not exceed greenhouse gas emissions above a certain threshold or face financial penalties.

Starting in 2020, Local Law 33 mandates buildings to publicly display the letter grade reflecting their benchmarking results.

A three phase power monitor measures a variety of electrical parameters for equipment such as large motors and other heavy loads that are powered with three phases of electricity.

Tenant metering is the process of tracking utility consumption used by individual tenants, usually for billing purposes when the utility charges based on the whole building's usage through what is known as a master meter.