Data from the system is also valuable, Bergsneider says. "We're working with large real estate companies that need to report on carbon footprint reductions, but they don't actually know how much the rest of the building is using because they only control the common areas or can use the common area-district bill," she says.
This type of data is increasingly important for property owners trying to improve the overall energy efficiency of their buildings. It is also important for those seeking to manage their carbon emissions profile to meet city performance benchmarks such as New York City Local Law 97, or to assess the performance of their portfolio in terms of environmental, social and governance goals, she noted.
At a time when demand for zero-emissions energy is rising around the world, SolShare may point the way forward for renewable energy and multifamily residential buildings.
