Smart Building IoT Platform Benchmark: Energy Management Functionality
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Executive Summary
This report provides real estate and facilities management executives with an analysis of the energy management functionality provided through 15 smart building Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. The report leverages the Verdantix Green Quadrant analysis on smart building IoT platforms published in January 2022 and deepens the analysis of specific energy management functionality. This software benchmark finds that firms seeking a software platform for energy monitoring and targeting (M&T) have ample choice, with all 15 vendors in the study offering a credible platform. The analysis finds that Siemens, Schneider Electric, Spacewell and Johnson Controls offer the strongest functionality for energy management, making these vendors well-placed to support comprehensive energy management programmes. In addition, Energisme and Spacewell offer powerful analytics to deliver fast insights on energy usage and efficiency opportunities.Energy Data Management Is Returning As A Focal Point In Building Management
Industry Demands Shape Requirements For Energy Management Software
Assessment Criteria For The Energy Management Software Benchmark
Buyers Seeking Robust Functionality For Energy M&T Have Significant Choice
Innovation Across Energy Management Software Is Resulting In Smarter Analytics And User-Centric Solutions
Figure 2-1. Overview Of The Energy Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms
Figure 2-2. Overview Of The Energy Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms
Figure 2-3. Overview Of The Energy Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms
Figure 2-4. Overview Of The Energy Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms
Figure 3. Capabilities Scores For Energy Management Functionality
Figure 4. Total Capability Scores For Energy Management Functionality
About the Authors
Susan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...
Ben Readman
Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst covering the real estate sector, with a focus on data centres and hotels. His core research covers more than 100 vendors in the energy efficiency, s...
Rodolphe d’Arjuzon
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder
Rodolphe co-founded Verdantix in 2008. As Chief Product Officer, he leads the firm’s research strategy and intellectual agenda. With over 20 years of experience in techn...
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