New York City buildings are under more pressure than ever to improve efficiency, cut emissions, and prove performance. Real-Time Energy Management (RTEM) is no longer optional—it’s how NYC owners stay compliant, reduce operating costs, and modernize their buildings.
At Cutone & Company Consultants, we design and deploy complete RTEM systems under our GreenConnect™ platform. GreenConnect™ turns your mechanical and electrical equipment into a continuous source of data, savings, and operational insight.
Market evaluations from NYSERDA and RMI show that New York City is one of the largest and fastest-growing RTEM markets in the country.Key findings:
• Over 528 buildings have already deployed RTEM through NYSERDA programs.
• Verified savings include 110 GWh of electricity and 85,000+ MMBtu of fuel annually.
• NYC multifamily and commercial offices are the largest adopters due to the size and complexity of their HVAC and boiler plants.
• Major portfolios—SL Green, large co-ops, hospitals—are adopting RTEM to drive year-round performance and track costs.
More than 75% of NYC buildings face potential LL97 penalties by 2030.
RTEM is highlighted by multiple LL97 compliance advisors as a critical tool to:
• Monitor real-time emissions and energy use
• Identify operational waste instantly
• Prove and verify savings from upgrades
• Support electrification and decarbonization strategies
• Document compliance to reduce or eliminate fines
You may qualify for major incentives:
• Con Edison RTEM incentives for hardware, software, and operational savings measures.
• NYSERDA RTEM program covering roughly 30% of eligible project costs, including multi-year service and analytics.
• Additional incentives for optimization measures such as reducing runtime, fixing simultaneous heating/cooling, and improving ventilation/temperature reset strategies.
These incentives often cover a large portion of your first-year investment.
We install edge controllers, submeters, and sensors to get high-resolution data (temperature, runtime, kW, flow, etc.)
We integrate with your BMS or provide a stand-alone platform. Algorithms identify every opportunity to reduce consumption.
We convert data into real operational savings:
• Adjusting schedules
• Resetting temperatures
• Eliminating waste
• Improving HVAC sequencing
You receive reports suitable for:
• Local Law 97
• NYSERDA M&V
• Con Edison incentives
• Tenant billing
• Portfolio benchmarking
GreenConnect™ provide a full suite of sub-metering services to help you comply with Local Law 88
