AvalonBay cuts gas consumption 20-30% in NYC apartments using smart HVAC software
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Summary
AvalonBay Communities, a major real estate investment trust, is using smart building technology to significantly reduce natural gas consumption across its New York City apartment portfolio. By outfitting HVAC systems with advanced sensors and software that optimize heating and cooling based on occupancy and weather conditions, the company has achieved substantial energy savings and pollution reduction. The technology, developed by companies like Clockworks and Infogrid, enables real-time monitoring and automated adjustments to boiler systems, leading to 20-30% reductions in gas usage. AvalonBay is now scaling this strategy across its properties, demonstrating how existing buildings can be retrofitted with smart tech to meet climate goals while cutting operational costs.
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The beauty of this approach is that we're not ripping out boilers or doing major construction. We're adding intelligence to existing systems.
This is about making buildings work smarter, not harder. The software learns how the building behaves and optimizes energy use accordingly.
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