In the early days of smart technology for energy efficiency in buildings we used to say, “buildings make up 40% of total energy consumption,” and that “with this smarter approach to energy efficiency we can reduce that to be greener and cleaner while reducing the strain on our grids.” In the years since the smart building came to the fore, we have seen technologies advance and the accumulation of data provide unprecedented insight on our energy use. Each technology advancement and data collection milestone promises greater and greater efficiency, so it would be logical to think we have made a dent in consumption statistics. The reality however, is that buildings still make up 40% of overall electricity consumption despite the smart building “revolution”. Currently, only 14% of commercial buildings are measuring and tracking their energy use, let alone employing full smart building solutions. This is a missed opportunity that contributes to the estimated $120 billion […]