The Commercial Real Estate Challenge

CRE owners face pressure from all sides tenants demanding healthier spaces, investors requiring ESG compliance, and operating costs eroding NOI.

$2.50

Average energy cost per square foot annually

Source: BOMA Experience Exchange Report

40%

Of building energy consumed by HVAC systems

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

91%

Of tenants consider sustainability in lease decisions

Source: JLL Sustainability Survey 2024

7.5%

Rent premium for LEED-certified buildings

Source: CBRE Green Building Adoption Index

Why This Matters
Operating expenses directly impact NOI and asset valuations. With ESG reporting now mandatory in many jurisdictions and corporate tenants prioritizing green leases, buildings without sustainability credentials face higher vacancy risk and lower rents. Meanwhile, post-pandemic tenants expect proof of healthy indoor environments not just promises. Smart building technology isn't a luxury amenity; it's a competitive necessity.

How Milvian Optimizes Commercial Buildings

A unified platform that monitors, analyzes, and optimizes across your entire portfolio

01
Collect
Building Systems Integration

Sensors and integrations across HVAC, lighting, water, and electrical systems capture real-time operational data

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Collect
aQ Core Data Normalization

Unified telemetry from any BMS, BAS, or metering system into a single portfolio-wide data model

03
Collect
AI Analysis Engine

Identifies energy waste, comfort issues, and optimization opportunities across all properties in real-time

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Collect
Actionable Outputs

Tenant-facing dashboards, ESG reports, maintenance alerts, and optimization recommendations

Industry Challenges

Commercial Real Estate Challenges

Modern office buildings must deliver efficiency, health, and sustainability. Here's what's at stake.

Energy Costs Eroding NOI

Energy and utilities represent the largest controllable operating expense. Without visibility into waste and inefficiency, costs spiral and NOI suffers.

30-40% of operating expenses

ESG Reporting Requirements

Mandatory climate disclosure rules require accurate, auditable energy and emissions data. Manual reporting processes are error-prone and resource-intensive.

SEC, EU, local mandates

Tenant Health & Wellness

Corporate tenants now require proof of healthy indoor environments. WELL certification and real-time air quality data are becoming lease requirements.

Post-pandemic expectations

Our Solutions

How Milvian Helps Commercial Real Estate

Purpose-built monitoring and optimization for Class A office portfolios.

Energy & Utility Monitoring

Energy & Utility Monitoring

Real-time tracking of electricity, gas, and water across your portfolio. Identify waste, benchmark performance, and allocate costs accurately to tenants.

ENERGY STAR tracking

Tenant sub-metering

Indoor Air Quality Management

Indoor Air Quality Management

Continuous monitoring of CO₂, particulates, VOCs, temperature, and humidity. Provide tenants with real-time air quality data and optimize ventilation efficiency.

WELL certification

Tenant dashboards

ESG Reporting & Compliance

ESG Reporting & Compliance

Automated data collection for GRESB, ENERGY STAR, and regulatory submissions. Audit-ready reports with verified emissions calculations.

GRESB ready

Carbon accounting

Expected Outcomes

Measurable Results

Commercial real estate owners achieve significant improvements with Milvian.

15-25%

Energy Cost Reduction

Optimization of HVAC, lighting, and base building systems.

+12pts

Tenant NPS Increase

Improved comfort, transparency, and responsiveness boost satisfaction.

LEED

Certification Ready

Documentation and performance tracking support green certifications.

5-Star

GRESB Rating Path

Comprehensive ESG data supports top-tier sustainability ratings.

Intelligent Analytics

AI That Delivers Real Value

Not AI for AI's sake. Practical intelligence that saves money and prevents problems.

aQ Core

Real-time telemetry and unified visibility across all data center infrastructure power, cooling, environmental sensors from any vendor.

aQ EnergySmart

Continuous optimization for cooling efficiency and PUE improvement. AI-driven insights for energy reduction without compromising uptime.

aQ AirSafe

Environmental compliance monitoring with automated ASHRAE tracking, threshold alerts, and audit-ready documentation.

Ready to Optimize Your Portfolio?

  • Free portfolio assessment
  • See tenant dashboards
  • Custom NOI projection

See how Milvian helps commercial real estate owners boost NOI, satisfy tenants, and achieve ESG goals.