Energy monitoring system vs. Homepal: How they differ

Briefly about Homepal and combining data from different systems

Homepal is a Business Intelligence tool for the real estate industry. Data is pulled from several different business systems, such as your real estate system, financial system, case management system, energy monitoring system and so on, and presented in clear dashboards. There are clear insights into how things are going and how the properties are doing, the possibility to dive into details and take action to move forward.

Combining data from multiple systems provides deeper understanding

By combining data from different systems, new insights can be presented in a simple and easily digestible way. It also provides a good overview and deeper understanding of how different parts of the business affect each other. If energy costs have increased in an area, Homepal can show that this is due to increased occupancy - which is a good thing."

We know that time for analysis is in short supply in the industry, and at first glance, conclusions can be misleading without putting energy costs in context with the help of more data from the business (in this example, rental).

An example of how a property manager works in Homepal

→ The manager starts each week by checking his key figures directly in Homepal. On the start page, he sees that energy use has increased in a property, clicks in, sees that error reports for ventilation have gone up. The manager brings it to the weekly meeting with operations."

What an energy monitoring system does - and doesn't do

A classic energy monitoring system collects data on consumption, temperature, flows and anomalies. It is a technical tool, designed for energy experts. The complexity of the systems is no problem for the energy experts, but it is very difficult for the rest of the organization to understand. This makes it challenging to share energy data with building managers, operations engineers, sustainability officers and management, which is problematic because real estate companies tend to have energy-related targets. And former employees are heavily involved in whether or not these targets are met.

The testimonies from the organization say that...

• Information becomes too technical.

• The pace of everyday life makes it difficult to access, understand and act on energy data.

• The energy department feels that their insights do not land - and the rest of the organization finds energy work difficult to understand.
  

This makes targets difficult to follow up - and even harder to achieve.

Homepal connects people - not just numbers

Homepal is based on data that can be put into action - by more than just the energy department.

• Data that everyone understands. Energy data is presented alongside other data that affects operations - such as fault reports, indoor temperature, and tenant experiences.

• Clear target management. You can see how each property is performing against your energy targets, and break it down to individual or team level.

• Communication that works. Instead of isolated dashboards, you get a tool that makes it easy to talk to colleagues, explain priorities and make things happen - whatever your technical level.

So you'll keep your energy tracking system, but use Homepal to reach out to your organization.

Let your energy guru continue working in his system. Homepal does not replace the in-depth, complex analysis your energy expert can do there. However, these systems are not optimized for spreading understanding and engagement throughout the rest of the organization - for reaching energy goals, communicating challenges and possible actions, and creating understanding among those who do not have 300 credits in electrical engineering.

This is where Homepal comes in, translating complex data into concrete actions to reach the goals that everyone can grasp. Homepal is the tool for those who want to take responsibility for the energy goals, without having to become an energy expert, and get the whole organization to start pulling in the same direction.