This Research Note examines several providers of HVAC optimization software for commercial building operations – in particular, Optimum Energy, Brainbox AI, Grid Edge and aedifion – as their potential for energy efficiency, sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions in heating and cooling systems becomes a more urgent priority. Optimum Energy The acquisition and growth capital investment in Optimum Energy, announced recently by Bernhard Capital, reinforces the goal of the US supplier of HVAC optimization technology to expand their reach and position themselves as “the world leader in intelligent optimization software solutions for large-scale HVAC systems.” Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, Seattle-based Optimum Energy has a 15-year track record of proven results, serving customers across five continents throughout pharmaceutical, higher education, healthcare, technology, hospitality and industrial end markets. The company’s HVAC optimization cloud-based software reduces a system’s energy usage and resulting costs by up to 50%. The technology also reduces […]