CPower Energy Management has launched a cloud based building management system to enable power grid-interactive efficient buildings in New York City. The BMS-aaS cloud service provides NYC commercial property owners with an intelligent building management system that can reduce buildings’ energy and carbon emissions and provide demand flexibility to the grid.

According to CPower, NYC based commercial building owners are faced with record high vacancy rates and are looking for ways to modernize as workers return to the office. New climate regulations such as New York City’s Local Law 97 and New York State’s Climate Leadership and Protection Act are piling on further pressure, requiring buildings throughout New York to reduce their carbon emissions.

Through its partner ecosystem, CPower’s BMS-aaS is designed to provide advanced analytics and tenant-by-tenant, floor-by-floor control to ensure energy efficiency and reduce energy bills. CPower’s BMS-aaS is also designed to help maximize demand response participation to create additional revenue streams and respond to Time of Use calls for Local Law 97 compliance. 

“Our discussions with buildings owners and property managers across the City show that they understand the value in these smart building systems but are daunted by occupancy shortfalls to make such an investment. Moreover, roughly 24,000 buildings in New York City are expected to be affected by Local Law 97, with many in the commercial sector currently above the law’s emissions limits. Our goal through this solution is to find new ways to help our customers meet their business and carbon neutrality goals using new smart building technology,” said Pat McChesney, Vice President and General Manager – New York, CPower.

Charles Hoppenstein, owner and property manager of RH Realty 39, praised CPower for its BMS-aaS offering that has been implemented at his 230 W 39th Street Garment District property. “This offer from CPower provides a creative, cost-neutral way for me to stay competitive. I have been impressed by how simple they have made this offering. I appreciate the market and technology expertise they have provided while delivering a hands-on and dedicated focus on my property,” Hoppenstein said.