Presentation Title:
From Data Overload to Energy Action: Empowering Building Owners / Operators with Utility Data Intelligence
Track B: Energy Services and Emerging Technologies
Session B1: Transforming Energy Systems: AI, Analytics, & Advanced Technologies for Smarter Operations
Day 1 - March 11, 2026Â 2:00 pm
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Abstract:
| Building owners face a critical challenge: if they are looking at it at all, they’re drowning in utility data overload, but while starving for actionable insights. Monthly bills arrive with consumption numbers, but without context, benchmarking, or clear pathways to savings, most operators are fumbling in the dark—unable to prioritize investments or verify that efficiency measures actually work.
This session introduces a systematic approach to transforming utility analytics from a reporting burden into a strategic asset. We’ll demonstrate how automated data intelligence helps building owners first understand what they have—across electricity, natural gas, water, and waste streams—then look under the covers to identify specific, quantifiable energy savings opportunities and taking the next critical step of reporting GHG emissions to larger clients and beyond. Key takeaways include: Baseline to Action: Moving from basic consumption tracking to portfolio-wide benchmarking that reveals which buildings are underperforming and maybe why Anomaly Detection in Practice: Real-world examples of how pattern recognition uncovers billing errors, equipment failures, and operational inefficiencies before they compound The Knowledge Gap: Why traditional snapshot energy audits often fail to drive sustained behavior change, and how continuous data visibility creates accountability GHG Analytics That Matter: Connecting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations directly to operational decisions and capital planning to drive new business ROI Documentation: Case studies showing measured savings from data-driven interventions, including a $47,000 billing error recovery and $10,000 annual savings from a single seasonal meter adjustment Attendees will leave with a framework for evaluating their own utility data maturity and practical next steps for moving from reactive bill-paying to proactive energy utility management. Whether you manage a single building or a national portfolio, this session will show you how to give your team knowledge they can act on—not just more spreadsheets to file away until next year. Target Audience: Building owners, property managers, facilities directors, sustainability coordinators, and energy consultants seeking practical approaches to operational efficiency and emissions reduction. |