How a Global Technology Company Identified 12% Energy Savings Potential in Just 3 Months

A leading global technologycompany partnered with Next Sense to uncover new opportunities for energy efficiency in one of its Latin American offices. The site was already operating at a high standard, but the client wanted to take performance to the next level- reducing operational costs, improving efficiency, and creating a workplace that feels as smart as the technology it represents.

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The Challenge

Even the most advanced office buildings can consume more energy than necessary, particularly outside working hours. The client wanted clear visibility into how its building was performing day to day - to identify where systems could be fine-tuned for efficiency without compromising comfort or functionality.

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The Approach

Next Sense connected directly tothe building’s data infrastructure to analyze real-time energy use across ventilation, lighting, and plug loads. By combining this performance data with deep building expertise, our team translated complex patterns into clear opportunities for improvement.

The analysis uncovered several optimization areas:

• Ventilation systems showed potential for an 8% reduction by aligning schedules more closely with occupancy.
• Fan coil units (FCUs) could deliver an 11% savings through smarter baseline settings outside working hours.
• Lighting energy use could be cut by 10% by reprogramming schedules to better reflect real usage.
• Plug loads - such as equipment and workstations - presented an additional 19% savings opportunity when aligning weekday and weekend consumption.

The Findings

Together, these measures represent up to 12% potential reduction in total electricity use, offering significant savings and a lower operational footprint. The review also confirmed strong overall building health: indoor air quality and thermal comfort remained within optimal ranges, while CO₂ setpoints and alert thresholds were fine-tuned to enhance responsiveness and well-being.

The Outcome

The insights are now guiding targeted improvements - from ventilation scheduling and lighting automation to more efficient plug load management. As these adjustments are implemented, the building will operate more intelligently, using less energy while maintaining a stable and comfortable environment for occupants.

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Why It Matters

Data-driven insights are transforming how buildings perform. By uncovering these opportunities in just three months, this global technology company is setting a benchmark for how intelligent analysis and targeted actions can unlock measurable value - not just in sustainability terms, but in resilience, comfort, and operational performance.

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