Hamilton County Reduces Energy Consumption and Improves Asset Use with ARCHIBUS
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- ARCHIBUS Energy Management
- ARCHIBUS Asset Management
- Energy Watchdog
Tech Stack
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM)
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Building Energy Management
- Energy Management System
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Hamilton County, Ohio, is a long-time user of ARCHIBUS applications for managing its extensive real estate and facilities. The county's Facilities Department, led by Director Ralph Linne, oversees 3,000 properties, 275 buildings, and 3.5 million square feet of space. The department handles 1,200 work requests per week and is responsible for ensuring energy efficiency and cost control across the county's major buildings. The county has been proactive in benchmarking its facilities' performance using U.S. EPA Energy Star standards and aims to achieve high energy efficiency ratings.
The Challenge
Hamilton County faced increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency due to rising fuel costs and volatile supplies. The county needed accurate metrics on energy use to control costs while maintaining tenant comfort in its 15 major buildings. The Facilities Department aimed to meet and exceed the U.S. EPA Energy Star standards, requiring extensive tracking and benchmarking of energy consumption across multiple buildings. Additionally, the county sought to replace its existing Energy Watchdog software with a more comprehensive solution to manage energy data collection and analysis.
The Solution
Hamilton County implemented the ARCHIBUS Energy Management application to automate the collection and analysis of energy use and cost information. This application allowed the county to aggregate, evaluate, and optimize energy and utility spending decisions. It connected to local utility businesses via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to import cost and usage details directly into the ARCHIBUS database, eliminating manual data entry. The application also provided audit capabilities to access, aggregate, and evaluate consumption patterns, aiding in renegotiating rates and consolidating energy providers. Additionally, the ARCHIBUS Asset Management application was used to track and manage assets affecting energy use, ensuring optimal efficiency through preventive maintenance and space usage tracking.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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