With rising energy prices and growing pressure to reduce operational costs, commercial real estate asset managers are under intense scrutiny to improve efficiency across their portfolios. Yet, identifying and eliminating energy waste remains a challenge, especially in buildings where system performance is opaque and data are fragmented. EPX’s EDGE platform bridges this gap, helping asset managers turn data into cost savings.
The visibility gap in energy performance
Across multi-site portfolios, asset managers often struggle with high and unpredictable utility bills, lacking a clear understanding of what drives usage. Many buildings rely on disparate metering systems or manual reads, providing only a partial picture. Equipment may be operating inefficiently, running out of hours, or cycling unnecessarily, all of which contribute to energy waste and inflated bills.
Without a centralised system to monitor and analyse energy performance, opportunities for savings go unnoticed, and budgets are routinely overspent.
A unified, granular view of energy use
EDGE aggregates data from electricity, gas, and water meters across an entire building or portfolio, creating a comprehensive, near real-time energy profile. Granular interval data reveals patterns and anomalies that traditional reporting tools miss, such as buildings with consistently high baseloads or unexpected load spikes overnight.
Through automated analytics, EDGE identifies common inefficiencies, such as simultaneous heating and cooling, oversised plant operations, and energy-intensive behaviour during non-occupancy periods. These insights are visualised through intuitive dashboards, heatmaps, and trend analyses.
Engineering-led optimisation
Data alone doesn’t deliver savings; action does.
EPX’s engineering team uses the findings from EDGE to implement low-cost, high-impact changes. This includes reprogramming BMS schedules, refining equipment sequences, and advising site teams on operational adjustments. Because interventions are based on measured performance, they generate quantifiable results.
A standout example is a city-centre office building where EDGE detected out-of-hours HVAC usage contributing to a persistently high baseload. Following engineering-led changes to the BMS, the building achieved a 19% reduction in electricity use over 12 months, translating into a six-figure annual saving.
Financial ROI and portfolio-wide impact
Most clients see a return on investment in EDGE within 12 to 24 months. By targeting energy waste, optimising operations, and extending equipment lifespan, asset managers not only reduce costs but also enhance the sustainability and resilience of their portfolios.
A recent client case study across a ten-building portfolio showed a collective 14% reduction in energy consumption in the first year of EDGE deployment, backed by detailed savings reports and site-level breakdowns.
Energy efficiency isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for competitive CRE portfolios. With EDGE, EPX enables asset managers to identify inefficiencies, lower utility costs, and unlock long-term value. Granular data, intelligent analytics, and engineering action combine to deliver measurable, repeatable results.