Building Spotlight
New York City
1,200,000 Square Feet
Operational Excellence
A leading asset management group partnered with Cortex to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance at their Midtown Manhattan Class A office building.
The challenge
Before using Cortex, building owners had set ambitious sustainability goals to cut costs and reduce energy waste. They faced challenges translating these goals into actionable steps due to a lack of real-time energy monitoring tools, and low confidence to implement operational changes resulting in high costs, energy consumption, and tenant dissatisfaction.
The solution
Cortex integrated its platform into building infrastructure to provide engineers with energy insights, leading to operational strategy changes. They collaborated to beta-test and validate energy management protocols.
Start Up Recommendation
Adjusted HVAC system start-up times using AI/ML to reduce electric consumption while still meeting lease obligations temperatures.
Airside Turndown
Scheduled earlier fan turndown times on Fridays when building occupancy was lower, reducing energy use without impacting tenant comfort.
Overnight Shutoff
Leveraged automated shutoff alerting to identify and mitigate ghost energy consumption during unoccupied hours.
Chiller Coasting
Implemented chiller coasting times between 7:15pm and 7:45pm to improve cooling system efficiency.
$307,000 improved electric efficiency reflected in reduced utility bills
2.2M kWh saved over 9 months of leveraging Cortex recommendations
15% decrease in tenant hot and cold calls
Cortex Data, 2024
The impact
Improved Energy Efficiency
Weather and occupancy normalized building electric efficiency improved 13% YoY.
Delivered Cost Savings
Enhanced operational efficiency and saved $307,000 in electricity expenses.
Increased Alignment and Visibility
Engineers adhered to the ongoing start up and turn down recommendations 80% of the time: proof of their confidence in the platform.
Boosted Tenant Satisfaction
Since the platform launch, the engineering team has experienced a 15% reduction in hot and cold calls from tenants.
Improve your buildings’ efficiency and sustainability with Cortex today
Take control of your energy outcomes, minimize risk, and protect asset value with Cortex’s energy insight platform. Contact us at info@cortexintel.com to learn more about how Cortex can help your team improve your building’s efficiency and sustainability.
