Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

• Research Background & Introduction
• Summary of Findings. 
• Introduction & Summary of Key Takeaways
• The Changing Consumer: Maximizing EMS Value to Architects and Operators 
• The Evolution of IBEMS in Relation to In-Building Technologies
• Grid Interactivity: Building-to-Grid Interactions 
• The Impact of COVID-19 and Conclusions & Recommendations 

1. INTRODUCTION: THE EVOLUTION OF INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
1.1 What is an Intelligent Building? 
1.1.1 Intelligent Buildings Need to Address Key Energy Management Challenges 
1.1.2 As Intelligent Buildings Evolve, External Power Utilities are Changing as Well 
1.1.3 Sustainability Redefines the Goals of Energy Management in Buildings
1.1.4 Seven Core Enabling Technologies are Revolutionizing IBEMS
1.2 Energy Needs of Buildings Differ Greatly by Building Type, Region, and Other Factors
1.2.1 Residential Buildings and Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) Overview
1.2.2 Commercial Buildings Overview 
1.2.3 Public Venues Overview
1.2.4 Medical Buildings Overview
1.2.5 Institutional Buildings Overview
1.2.6 Mission-Critical Buildings Overview
1.3 The State of Monetization and Business Models of Intelligent Buildings 
1.3.1 Intelligent Building Ecosystem Overview 
1.3.2 Intelligent Buildings Monetization and Performance Models Overview 
1.3.3 Intelligent Buildings Pricing Considerations and Incentive Programs

2. THE CHANGING CONSUMER: MAXIMIZING EMS VALUE TO ARCHITECTS AND OPERATORS
2.1 Architect Needs Illuminate How IBEMS Solutions are Implemented 
2.1.1 Energy Management is a Key Consideration During Building Construction
2.1.2 Cost is a Major Constraint for IBEMS Operation and Integration
2.1.3 Cost, Lack of Operator Support Challenges IBEMS Systems Integration 
2.1.4 Utilities and Technology Suppliers Monopolize IBEMS Expertise
2.2 Operators Struggle to Maximize IBEMS Value, Ultimately Hindering Adoption at Scale 
2.2.1 As Intelligent Buildings Evolve, So Must Their Energy Management Systems 
2.2.2 While Facilities Managers are Primary IBEMS Users, Occupants Have Influence
2.2.3 IBEMS Systems are Well-Configured, but are Ultimately Inefficient 
2.2.4 Cost and Usability IBEMS Features are Top-of-Mind for Users 
2.3 Occupants are Willing to Pay for Better, More Efficient Energy Management 
2.3.1 Occupants are Willing to Pay for Safety-Critical and Cost-Related Benefits 
2.3.2 Operator Willingness to Pay Correlates with the Perceived Value of IBEMS Solutions
2.3.3 Occupants Prioritize Living Cost and Indoor Air Conditions 
2.3.3 Occupants are Willing to Pay for Energy Control and Sustainability 

3. THE EVOLUTION OF IBEMS AND HOW THEY COEXIST WITH IN-BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
3.1 IBEMS Solutions Introduction and Overview 
3.1.1 Components and Capabilities of Available IBEMS Solutions 
3.1.2 Supplier Landscape and the Evolution of the IBEMS Market
3.1.3 Issues with Building Automation & Control Point to the Need for an Overlay 
3.2 The Role of IBEMS in the Intelligent Buildings Technology Landscape
3.2.1 Occupant Comfort Systems (Lighting, Lighting Controls, and Shading Systems) 
3.2.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems, and Failover/Disaster Recovery
3.2.3 Access Control and People Moving Systems 
3.2.4 Air Quality Monitoring and Chilling/Dehumidifying Systems
3.2.5 Restroom and Sanitization Technologies 
3.2.6 HVAC Controls and Sustainability
3.2.7 Smart Meters: Advanced Metering Infrastructure
3.2.8 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and On-Site Energy
3.2.9 The Rapid Rise of EV Charging Complicates IBEMS
3.3 For IBEMS to Deliver Value, Standards and Network Communication Must Evolve
3.3.1 Buildings Codes Related to Safety and Energy Efficiency
3.3.2 The Evolution of Buildings Communication Protocols and Network Infrastructure 
3.4.3 Power-Over-Ethernet Simplifies Cable Installation and Maintenance
3.4.4 Cloud Storage and Processing Catalyzes New Applications 

4. DEVICE-TO-GRID INTERACTIONS AND THE CONVERGENCE OF IBEMS WITH EXTERNAL POWER 
4.1 Utilities Face Challenges but are Alleviating them Through Technology 
4.1.1 Distributed Energy Resources and Demand-Response Increase Utility Flexibility 
4.1.2 How Non-Wire Alternatives Alleviate Strained Distribution Mechanisms 
4.1.3 Other Supply-Side Innovations Can Enable Grid Interactivity
4.1.4 The Rise of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) 
4.2 In-Building Control and Aggregation Systems Need to Evolve to Enable GEBs
4.2.1 Occupancy and Vacancy Sensing
4.2.2 Data Collection and Integration
4.2.3 Full-Controllable LED Fixtures and HVAC Systems 
4.2.4 Solar Photovoltaics, Energy Storage and other Energy Generation Technologies 
4.3 Reconciling the Competing Trends of Grid Interactivity and Grid Independence 
4.3.1 Hybrid Energy Consuming and Producing Intelligent Buildings
4.3.2 Considerations for IBEMS in Smart Cities 
4.3.3 Grid Interactivity Raises Security Challenges That Need to be Addressed 
4.3.4 A Roadmap to Grid Interactivity in Buildings

5. THE CHANGING IBEMS FUTURE WILL BEGET WINNERS AND LOSERS
5.1 The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on IBEMS 
5.1.1 Occupants are Concerned with COVID-19, Forcing Operators to Act 
5.1.2 Pandemic-Response Technologies are Rising in Buildings
5.1.3 Buildings are Paying More for COVID-19 Mitigation 
5.1.4 The Effect of COVID-19 on Energy Management Remains Unclear
5.2 Across the IBEMS Value Chain, Players Need to Act Now and With an Eye to the Future
5.2.1 OEM Strategic Recommendations 
5.2.2 Utilities Strategic Recommendations. 
5.2.3 Software Provider Strategic Recommendations 
5.2.4 Recommendations for Buildings Owners/Property Managers 
5.3 Conclusions & Final Remarks

APPENDIX A: DETAILED SURVEY DATA

• Architects/Constructors
• Operators/Occupants 
• APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS
• APPENDIX C: SOURCED RESEARCH REFERENCES
• APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY

FIGURES
Figure ES1 Landmark Study Funders
Figure ES2 Steering Committee Members 
Figure ES3 Buildings Across Industries Need to Prioritize Energy Management
Figure ES4 Operators and Architects Struggle to Maximize the Value of IBEMS 
Figure ES5 Players are Taking Different Approaches to Win the IBEMS Opportunity 
Figure ES6 Collaboration is Required to Enable GEBs
Figure ES7 The COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns Occupants
Figure 1.1 Intelligent Buildings Beget Complex, Overlapping Ecosystems
Figure 1.2 Building Technology Adoption Priorities are Mercurial 
Figure 1.3 Driven by Technology, a Distributed Energy Future has Nearly Arrived 
Figure 1.4 Younger Generations Prioritize Energy Sustainability 
Figure 1.5 Seven Core Technologies Enable IBEMS Maturity
Figure 1.6 Segmenting Buildings by Their Function 
Figure 1.7 The Intelligent Building Ecosystem Overview
Figure 1.8 Overview of Intelligent Building Business Models 
Figure 1.9 A Business Model Framework for Intelligent Buildings 
Figure 1.10 Intelligent Buildings Pricing Models 
Figure 2.1 IBEMS Adoption in Buildings
Figure 2.2 Energy Considerations During Building Construction 
Figure 2.3 Cost, Complexity Inhibit the Ability of IBEMS to Provide Value
Figure 2.4 Cost is the Top Integration Challenge for IBEMS
Figure 2.5 Architect IBEMS Knowledge and Education 
Figure 2.6 Integrator IBEMS Knowledge and Education 
Figure 2.7 Stakeholders with the Most IBEMS Expertise 
Figure 2.8 Operators Believe That Energy is Adequately Managed in Buildings Today
Figure 2.9 The Levels of Maturity of Automated Building Functions 
Figure 2.10 Emerging Technology Procurement Prioritizes Established, Existing Solutions 
Figure 2.11 IBEMS Users and Procurement Influencers
Figure 2.12 Operator Energy Management Pain Points 
Figure 2.13 IBEMS Features That Influence Procurement 
Figure 2.14 Occupants Will Pay for Safety-Critical and Cost-Related Benefits 
Figure 2.15 Occupants Will Pay for Energy Management Technologies 
Figure 2.16 Occupants Prioritize Cost and Air Conditions
Figure 2.17 Occupants are Willing to Sacrifice Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Figure 2.18 Occupants are Willing to Pay for IBEMS-Related Functions
Figure 3.1 For More Advanced IBEMS Applications, Buildings Need to Evolve 
Figure 3.2 The IBEMS Market Exceeds $1B, Growing at a 22% CAGR
Figure 3.3 Innovators are Approaching the IBEMS Market From Different Angles
Figure 3.4 IBEMS Evolution Requires Application Overlay Innovation
Figure 3.5 IBEMS Must Consider Other In-Buildings Systems and Functions
Figure 3.6 Case Study: Amatis Controls Lighting Modernization Leads to Massive Cost Savings
Figure 3.7 Case Study: The USGBC Saves Energy Through Modernizing Lighting Controls
Figure 3.8 Access Control & People Moving System Integration Reduces Contact Events 
Figure 3.9 Case Study: Combining BAS and Chiller Modernization Increases Energy Savings 
Figure 3.10 Case Study: Restroom Modernization Improves Tenant Satisfaction
Figure 4.1 Stakeholder Collaboration is Needed for Grid-Interactivity 
Figure 4.2 Occupants are Willing to Pay for Air Quality, Energy Management, and Sustainability. 
Figure 4.3 Supply-Side Strategies for Energy Efficiency Optimization 
Figure 4.4 Load Shedding to Maximize Sustainable Energy
Figure 4.5 NWA Deployments are Nascent Across North America
Figure 4.6 An Example Use-Case of GEBs
Figure 4.7 AI-Capable GEBs Require Upgrades Across the Data Pipeline 
Figure 4.8 Grid Interactivity Can Optimize In-Building Energy Production
Figure 4.9 Building-to-Grid Communication Will Enable Sustainable Smart Cities
Figure 5.1 Occupants are Concerned With COVID-19 
Figure 5.2 Technologies to Enable COVID-19 Mitigation
Figure 5.3 COVID-19 has Increased the Cost of Constructing Buildings
Figure 5.4 The Effects of COVID-19 on IBEMS Priorities Remains Unclear
Figure 5.5 Strategic IBEMS Market Evolution Roadmap. 
Figure A.1 Are you an independent contractor, or are you part of a larger construction, design, or architecture firm? 
Figure A.2 How many years of experience do you have with operating, implementing, or configuring buildings energy management systems? 
Figure A.3 Rate the following technologies or capabilities by how much value you think they would add to buildings you develop: 
Figure A.4 Which statement would best describe your view on technology adoption?
Figure A.5 Which of the following best reflects your opinion of how energy is being managed in the majority of buildings you develop? 
Figure A.6 How technologically advanced do you feel the majority of buildings you develop are? 
Figure A.7 When designing a building, rank each of the following items by how much they influence how the buildings is designed:
Figure A.8 How often do you enable grid interactivity in buildings you develop?
Figure A.9 When designing a building, which stakeholder group most often prioritizes energy management and sustainability? 
Figure A.10 Which of the following statements do you most agree with?
Figure A.11 How many different buildings do you work in, or manage/operate, as part of your job?
Figure A.12 Is your building(s) owned or leased? 
Figure A.13 Does your building have a LEED certification, and if so, what is it? 
Figure A.14 Does your building have one or more smart energy meters?
Figure A.15 To the best of your knowledge, approximately how much is your monthly utilities bill on average? 
Figure A.16 Do you plan in the next year, or have you currently installed EV charging stations for electric vehicles?
Figure A.17 Which of the following energy generation and energy storage technologies has your building adopted?
Figure A.18 How would you prefer to control energy usage in your building?
Figure A.19 How would you rate your building’s use of sustainable or renewableenergy sources?
Figure A.20 How would you feel about devices in your building communicating their energy usage directly with utility companies?