Cimetrics assisting New York University through the National Grid RTEM Program Case Study
THE CHALLENGE
A leadin
g New York university set out to reduce its carbon footprint and operating costs while improving comfort and performance across multiple campus buildings.
CIMETRICS | ANALYTIKA SOLUTION
Cimetrics implemented Analytika, its advanced Real-Time Energy Management (RTEM) platform, to connect directly with the university’s Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Over the next six months, Analytika’s analytics and expert engineering team:
-
Identified inefficiencies in HVAC scheduling, ventilation rates, and temperature setpoints
-
Provided continuous monitoring and actionable insights to optimize performance
-
Provided continuous monitoring and actionable insights to optimize performance
-
Worked with the university’s facilities staffto implement low- and no-cost measures
-
Verified measurable energy savings and secured incentive funding for the University through the National Grid RTEM Program.
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED
- Adjusted air handling unit operating schedules (8AM–4PM).
- Integrated CO₂-based fan speed reset and night setback mode for improved ventilation control
- Developed and applied static pressure reset for chilled water pumps.
- Enabled data-driven decision-making via continuous monitoring through Analytika.
THE RESULTS (6 MONTHS)
Analytika delivered measurable, verified outcomes:
- Over $40,000 in annual energy savings identified
- $18,000 in utility incentives secured through National Grid RTEM Program
- Estimated 45 metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided annually
- All achieved within six months of deployment
Category
Total Energy Savings
Cost Savings
CO2 Reduction
Program Incentives
Savings
36 MWh + 168.5 MMBtu
$8,000 annually
~17 Metric Tons annually
Thousands earned through National Grid RTEM
Impact
Equivalent to powering 30+ homes annually
Across multiple buildings
Equal to removing 40,000+ miles of vehicle emissions
Offsetting implementation costs
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION
This project demonstrates how smart analytics and expert guidance can accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality, while capturing the full value of utility incentive programs like National Grid’s RTEM.
