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Lessons in Energy Strategy With Jennifer Kearney

Industry veteran Jennifer Kearney shares effective strategies for optimizing energy consumption and reducing utility costs in large facilities – in any economy.

The Impact of Manual Overrides on Efficiency

The short and oh-so-sweet story of how a campus power outage cleared overrides and boosted building efficiency.

What Property Managers Need to Know About CTs & Tenant Billing

Are your utility bills off but your meters fine? Learn how current transformers could silently be messing up your billing amounts.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Submetering Applications

Applying to submeter can be a quagmire. Attorney John McManus explains how to move through the process without sinking in regulatory... muck.

Why Temperature Alerts Matter

Tenants leave windows open even in the winter. Temperature alert systems are a property manager's best friend, saving pipes, property, and pooches.

Demystifying Emissions Reporting With Doug Hileman

Emissions reporting has tangible upsides, no matter how the political winds blow. Here's how you can make reporting easier and more accurate, which adds multiple business benefits beyond compliance.

Submetering Q&A

Sometimes you want to build a clock, and sometimes you just want to know the time. Here are quick, clear answers to the submetering questions we hear the most.

How Submetering Pays Off During Design, Construction, and Beyond

Just like anything else, buildings have life cycles. Turns out, submetering helps with efficiency during all of them.

The Bourne Measurement: Outsmarting Energy Loss With Check Meters

Cost recovery is difficult enough without tech glitches. Putting check meters upstream of important service areas can help you decipher data issues quickly.

BTU Billing Demystified

Charging for chilled water is a dilemma worthy of Goldilocks – are you charging too much? Too little? How do you bill BTUs just right?

What's Wrong With Using Degree Days to Estimate Savings

Degree days use mean temps to account for weather's impact on building energy use. They're also a gross oversimplification that misleads about "results."

The Mini Guide to Truly Effective Submetering

Does submetering make financial sense? How do you decide? Let's demystify the key factors in cost-effective submetering.

From Complex to Clear: The Power of Customized Energy Reports

Building energy data is a firehose of information. Here's how one campus turned down the flow so operators aren't drowning in data they don't need.

Does Proptech Have a Place in Submetering?

Proptech is great until it isn't. We discuss a real-life example of how "software as submetering" goes very wrong. You've been warned.

The Energy Impact of Elevators

Elevators see more miles than trains and airplanes combined. Learn about the factors that affect their energy consumption and how to minimize elevator inefficiencies.

How Elevators Helped Build the Modern Skyline

Without elevators, skyscrapers would be inaccessible and impractical. Read how the creation of a moving closet opened up opportunity for builders, businesses, and visitors.

CRE Is Rough Right Now. Here's How You Can Attract and Keep Quality Tenants.

The commercial real estate news is full of talk about supply gluts, diminishing leases, and lower appetite for space. To stand out from the competition, lure prospects with appealing terms that won't break your budget.

Innovative Ways to Fill Empty Research Campuses: Leasing Strategies for Property Owners

The bottom dropped out of life sciences when big pharma moved offshore and tenants began demanding shorter, smaller leases. Understanding your building's baseline can help you offer sweeter terms than your competitors without poisoning your profit margin.

Not Just for Tenant Billing: How Submetering Solves Common Operational Obstacles

Success in real estate is simple: Buy low and sell high. The tricky part is how you achieve that. We've put together pragmatic solutions to help ensure your property is operating as efficiently as possible.

Hospital Facilities and Compliance Expert Bob Mulcahy Joins utiliVisor

After 3 decades in healthcare facilities management, Bob Mulcahy has done it all – from saving millions in energy-efficiency initiatives to overseeing major capital expansion projects and managing cogen.

The Mini Guide to Meter Selection

The right submeters are essential to efficiency goals and accurate recovery of tenant utility costs. This article guides you through the must-have features, the nice-to-haves, and some basic price estimates.

You’ve Just Recommissioned! Why Would You Need Ongoing Monitoring?

Systems drift. Identifying issues in your systems and equipment through ongoing monitoring protects your investments and ensures operating efficiency.

6 Hidden Challenges in VRF Billing

Discover the surprising ways that VRF billing can go wrong, what property managers should watch out for, and how to avoid costly errors.

How to Estimate Billing With Nulls, Zeroes, Gaps, and Other Problems in Your Meter Data

Data gaps got you lost in billing wilderness? Navigate the tricky terrain of nulls, zeroes, repeats, and missing meter data and estimate tenant invoices confidently.

The Top 5 (Non-weather) Reasons for Fluctuating Utility Costs

Trying to decode your fluctuating utility costs? Check out our guide to the top five non-weather reasons your bills might be throwing you curveballs.

Considering Gen AI in Building Operations: Key Questions to Ask

Get the low-down on the possibilities, pitfalls, and the all-important questions you need to ask before you let a robot take the wheel in your operations. Spoiler: It's not as simple as it sounds!

Will Gen AI Replace Machine Learning in Building Operations?

What is the role of generative AI (gen AI) in building operations, and how does it compare to classic machine learning? This guide clarifies the differences between the two. It also discusses the practical applications and potential pitfalls of gen AI in property management.

Ripple Effects: How Water Recovery Boosts Retail's Bottom Line

Gas and electricity get most of the attention when it comes to utilities and property management. But a closer look at your water usage could have a big impact on your operating budget.

Unit Conversions: How to Compare Your Meter Data to Your Utility Provider's

Submeters don’t always measure utilities in the same units you’re billed in. This article walks you through how to convert your meter data so you can identify billing or usage issues quickly.

How Load Factor Impacts Operations

Load factor can be a mystery. But once you understand it, it can help you detect and diagnose problems as well as reveal demand response opportunities.

Submeter Calibration: Why and How

Submeter data is the bedrock of operational efficiency, so it has to be accurate. Here’s how to determine whether your submeter data is valid and what to do about it if it’s not.

Converting From kWh to BTU: A Comprehensive Guide

To evaluate the efficiency of your operations, you need to be able to compare your electric, water, natural gas, and other utilities. Here’s how to convert your utilities into BTUs for apples-to-apples comparison.

The (Almost Endless) Benefits of Submetering New Construction

Electrical submeters are often required in large new buildings. If you're buying them anyway, why not try to get the most out of them?

What Building Automation's History Teaches Us About Building AI

Gen AI promises to help operators overcome common challenges and significantly cut maintenance costs. However, the history of building automation shows that operational challenges are timeless, and AI is just beginning its learning.

AI in BMS Controls – Hero or Hype?

Generative AI has great potential in an industry where too few people are asked to do too much. But where is the technology at now, and how can you evaluate AI's real value against its sales hype?

Top 6 Causes of Inaccurate Meter Readings

Many properties read their meters manually, a process that is notoriously rife for making mistakes. Here are our recommendations for ensuring your manual reads are good, and what to do about them if you suspect they're not.

Adding Value Through ASHRAE 90.1's Energy Monitoring Requirement

Is ASHRAE 90.1 just a check box, or is it also an opportunity? This article explains why a submetering system prevents more headaches than a good accountant during tax season. It also explains why many end up paying double to meet their requirements.

Meet our new CTO, Paul Gutekunst

utiliVisor is proud to announce our new CTO, Paul Gutekunst! Hear Paul and our former CTO, Dave Harroun, talk about their new roles and the challenges of developing robust software in the rapidly changing building environment.

The Benefits of Electrical Submetering for Mixed-Use Condominiums

This commercial and residential building only fully submetered the residential and not the commercial units, forcing residents to pay more than their fair share in common area costs. Thanks to good submetering, this condo board fulfilled their duty of care and fairly allocated utilities to ALL tenants.

Top 4 Operational Challenges in 2023

Like years, buildings are all unique. Yet they also have much in common, as do those who operate them. As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top 4 operational challenges we saw customers taking on this year.

Building Drift 101

Building drift is usually small, 1%–2% a year. But over time, those inefficiencies add up, affecting performance, maintenance time, budget, and tenant satisfaction.

Is RTEM right for you?

Real-time energy management (RTEM) involves continuous analysis of live building performance data to find efficiencies while meeting demand.

Why Utility Rates Change With the Seasons

Utility rates, particularly for electricity, change depending on the seasons. Learn why and when to expect to see changes on your utility bills.

Proposed Changes & Resources for LL97 – Fall 2023

LL97 goes into effect in January 2024. Learn about the latest proposed changes and decrease your risk of penalties with this resource list.

The Cost Savings of Collaboration: A New Valley Hospital Case Study

See how trust, transparency, and leadership helped cut $5.2 million in costs during the build of the new Valley Hospital.

Gauging Building Performance at Columbia’s Manhattanville Campus

Dive into our discussion with Columbia University's operational team on advancing submetering in the Manhattanville campus.

Why It's Important to Verify Your Submeters

Approximately one-third of electric submeters are installed incorrectly. Learn what's needed to make your meters (and data) accurate.

Columbia’s Manhattanville Campus Takes Aim at Carbon Emissions; Targets Decarbonization Through Submetering

Columbia University is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has brought in utiliVisor to help track building efficiency and behavior.

How Cogeneration Builds Resiliency for the new Valley Hospital

With guidance from utiliVisor, the new Valley Hospital is designing sustainability into the building's DNA, including its mechanicals, controls, and service contracts.

Maritime College Awards Honorary Doctorate to utiliVisor President

SUNY Maritime College awarded utiliVisor president Richard Angerame with an honorary doctorate of science for his lasting commitment to the college and to the maritime and business industries.

utiliVisor Partners With Maritime College to Prepare for New Training Vessel and SUNY Sustainability Goals

utiliVisor talks with facilities team members at Maritime College about preparing for the delivery of Maritime’s new training ship while continuing toward Maritime’s clean energy and sustainability goals.

utiliVisor Selected as Qualified Vendor for New NYSERDA RTEM + Tenants Program

utiliVisor, a leader in utility submetering and plant optimization, announced today it has been chosen as a qualified vendor for the Real-Time Energy Management + Tenants program (RTEM + Tenants) by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

NYC Local Law 97 Audio Series - utiliVisor In Conversation

Learn more about what owners and tenants can expect from LL97 and how they can best prepare in this audio series on the challenges and realities of LL97 from two experts in energy efficiency and procurement: Richard Angerame, president of utiliVisor, and Jennifer Kearney, partner at Gotham Energy 360.

Is Your Lease LL97 Ready?

Whether they know it or not, New York City building owners and tenants are staring Local Law 97 (LL97) straight down the barrel. Fines for violating the law begin in 2024, so the time to begin compliance planning is now. Here’s what you need to know to avoid penalties and ease your transition into what the city council itself calls one of the world’s most ambitious climate initiatives.

The Valley Hospital Takes a Collaborative Approach To Building a New Hospital

Finding the right system, people, and service contracts can be a huge, not-so-simple undertaking. The New Valley Hospital is proving that collaboration is the key to energy efficiency and staying within your budget.

Why Multi-Tenant Data Centers Require Accurate Tenant Energy Accounting

Sabey Data Centers - one of the largest privately-owned, multi-tenant data center providers in the world - knows accurate energy data is everything

What Are the Differences Between Metering and Submetering?

All submetering is metering but not all metering is submetering. And it's important to know the difference

utiliVisor Analyzes Tenant Energy in NYSERDA’s 2021 PropTech Challenge

utiliVisor analyzes the factors that go into accurately predicting energy consumption as building occupancy changes.

5 Ways Technology Is Making Building Analytics Actionable

There's a big problem with unlimited data and energy insights. Shannon McAuliffe, utiliVisor's Director of Sales Southwest, shares how to overcome this problem.

15 Questions with Leading Energy Management Consultant

Gotham 360's executive partner, Jennifer Kearney, shares her insights on energy management in uncertain times, the changes in various sectors, and the importance of collaborating with other energy experts.

utiliVisor President Donates Largest Unrestricted Gift to Maritime College

utiliVisor CEO, Richard Angerame, donates $1 Million to SUNY Maritime College. The largest unrestricted gift from an individual in school history.

4 Reasons Commercial Buildings Must Take Action on Local Law 97

Waiting to take action on NYC Local Laws 97, 88, and 85 can be costly for commercial buildings. Take action now. Your bottom line (and ownership) will thank you.

Working at utiliVisor: Melissa Morales Knows Data

utiliVisor's new Director of Energy Metering, Melissa Morales, talks about working at utiliVisor, her new role, and how she and the utiliVisor team continue to help clients save money and energy - despite the challenges of COVID.

Ways Shopping Mall Owners Can Save Energy

Looking for a way to cut energy costs and energy consumption of shopping malls? Here's everything you need to know about how to save energy in a shopping mall.

C-PACE Financing: How It Helps Commercial Building Owners

Need to improve your building efficiency with zero upfront cost? C-PACE financing covers 100% of the upfront costs to complete energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency projects.

Energy Insights from COVID-19

COVID-19 created unforeseeable challenges for our clients. With detailed energy insights and a 24/7 operations team, we help clients adapt and optimize energy during this time.

Reducing Energy Consumption in Healthcare: A Case Study

Medical leaders recognize that energy efficiency is critical to public health and partner with experts in energy management.

Collaborative Submetering: A Model For Universities

University submetering, energy efficiency, and sustainability is about collaboration. Northwestern, Stein Sustainability, and utiliVisor prove the model.

Energy Management and Sustainability At NJIT

NJIT is an example of how top universities are taking a collaborative approach to energy management and sustainability.

Case Study: $150K Energy Savings at George R. Brown Convention Center

utiliVisor and TDIndustries exceed expected savings with their collaborative approach to energy solutions at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Legislation: A Model For Reducing Building Energy Use

New York City continues to take bold leaps in energy efficiency legislation. To meet the city’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, the New York City Council introduced Int. No. 1253.

Is Your Building Energy Data Accurate? Are You Sure?

The ongoing explosion of tech-driven products and services may temporarily help building managers, but without quality data your building operations will not achieve energy efficiency.

What Your University Is Missing With One-Size-Fits-All Energy Management

Texas Tech’s leaders recognized the need for detailed monitoring and engineering oversight to achieve fully optimized energy solutions - and it paid off.

Don't Buy Energy Management Software Before Reading This!

Energy management software assumes that a one-size-fits-all approach will work for all facilities, but every facility has different, already existing systems that require a uniquely tailored solution.

Curing Energy Waste: NYU Langone Case Study

NYU Langone Medical Center is committed to meeting sustainability goals and built a best-in-class energy management program. We came on board to oversee the chilled water plant and distribution at the facility.

Streamlining Utility Data At Northwestern University

The standardization and simplification of the recharge process optimized operational time and created visibility that had not existed before and freed up operational time.

Energy Oversight At Avenue of the Americas Leads To Big Savings

The team used custom analytics to optimize energy performance and develop an efficient operation and reporting system. The improvements have saved $52k with potential for further savings.

Case Study: Clarifying Water Costs for Baltimore Public Works

Baltimore’s Department of Public Works is realizing that the time has come for water billing transparency and accuracy.

utiliVisor Receives Top Recognition for RTEM Services

utiliVisor received top recognition from NYSERDA's Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) program. utiliVisor was recognized as a top-performing vendor offering utility Real Time Energy Monitoring Services. Over 150 vendors applied for the RTEM program, and utiliVisor was ranked #2 based on consistent utility savings generated for clients.

Campus Energy Metering Solutions

What if an energy sub-metering service could streamline your approach to campus energy management and make your financial reporting easier and more accurate?

utiliVisor Welcomes Shannon McAuliffe as Director of Sales, Southwest

Shannon McAuliffe is the new Director of Sales for utiliVisor Southwest - building relationships with managers in industrial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, government organizations as they look to improve operations with utiliVisor’s energy plant monitoring, submetering, billing services.

Northwestern University Brings utiliVisor On Board For Submetering

Northwestern University has awarded a contract for submetering and monthly recharge process to utiliVisor for the purpose of increasing efficiency.

How Building Owners Can Encourage Tenant Conservation

The next generation of so-called green leases will require tenant sub-metering to show compliance with lease terms. So, commercial property owners…why wait?

utiliVisor Opens Dallas Office In Partnership With TD Industries

Partnering with TD Industries in Dallas, utiliVisor opened an office to serve the Southwest with expert energy monitoring, analysis, and submetering services.

Submetering Helps Sage Realty Pocket Savings for LL88

With effective submetering, utiliVisor helped New York City's Sage Realty to save money on energy costs, increase efficiency, and accurately bill tenants.

utiliVisor Provides Submetering Services for Brookfield Properties

With 928 meters and 206 tenant accounts, utiliVisor is implementing an enterprise-wide submeter reading and cost allocation service in New York and Houston.

Sustainable Possibilities – Determining Healthcare Microgrid Efficiency

Designed to provide reliable heat and power to four NYC institutions, generate an estimated $87.2 million in benefits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

utiliVisor Becomes Authorized Vendor in NYSERDA Real Time Energy Management Program (RTEM)

Now accredited as a qualified service provider for the new NYSERDA Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) program to support building owners and management.

State-Of-The-Art Submetering System For Union Station

Building on the existing submetering infrastructure in place, utiliVisor updated Union Station to the latest in submetering solutions with real-time data.

Energy Forecasting Saves New York Presbyterian Hospital $6.5M

New York – Presbyterian Hospital worked together with utiliVisor to use weather analytics to improve its chiller plant performance.

Hartz Mountain's 667 Madison Avenue Saves 38% in Energy Operating Costs

Using utiliVisor's real time energy monitoring software Hartz Mountain Industries’ 667 Madison Avenue tower achieved a 38% reduction in energy costs.

Texas Tech Optimizes Utility Plant Performance

Through continual energy monitoring and chiller plant optimization, Texas Tech has been able to save over $200,000 thanks to increased energy efficiency.

How to See What Your BAS Is Really Accomplishing

Our energy monitoring, with real-time performance analytics and a staff of specialized engineers interpret it, has a better ROI than "black box" systems.

Hackensack University Medical Center Saves $473K With Energy Monitoring

For large buildings with unique needs, a custom energy solution is best. With a custom solution, Hackensack University Medical Center saves $473k annually.

Quick Payback of NYSERDA Incentives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

With the help of a financial incentive provided by NYSERDA; the New York Energy $mart program, this cancer center improved energy efficiency 1,547,861 kWh.

$2M in Surgical Energy Savings at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Working with New York Presbyterian Hospital, utiliVisor found the main source of inefficiency - the chilled water plants. Now they save $2 million annually.

TWU Central Utility Plant

By implementing ongoing utility management services, TWU was able to significantly reduce energy consumption and costs, even in the coldest months.

utiliVisor Delivers Energy Submetering Solution To Eleven Times Square

With 40 floors, the Eleven Times Square has plenty of tenants to bill. With utiliVisor energy submetering and billing, they now bill accurately and quickly.

New Chiller Plant Saves $Millions at One New York Plaza

With two new chillers, One New York Plaza needed chiller plant optimization services to deliver the maximum free cooling to the building based on the season.

Engineering Recommendations Save NYC Cancer Center $1M/Yr and 1,200 MWh

While being sensitive to the unique needs of the healthcare industry, utiliVisor was able to improve the energy efficiency of a major cancer center in NYC.