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Increasing Asset Value Through One Streamlined Platform
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Energy Management System
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Data Science Services
The Challenge
Before engaging with Goby, Loews utilized multiple tools that have not provided the accountability and accuracy expected. A cumbersome and time-consuming manual data entry process led to missed opportunities for certifications and benchmarking ordinances, delayed payments and penalties, and overlooked energy procurement opportunities. Loews Hotels plans to expand their geographic reach dramatically in the coming years as part of their portfolio development strategy. This rapid expansion and commitment to the environment is why Loews Hotels relies on Goby for turnkey Data management & sustainability solutions.
About The Customer
Loews Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hospitality company that owns and/or operates 26 hotels in major cities and resort destinations throughout the United States and Canada. Loews Hotels & Resorts engages in and supports a wide range of energy and resource saving policies. The company works with ENERGY STAR and other sustainability initiatives to implement its policies aimed at reducing environmental impact. Loews Hotels plans to expand their geographic reach dramatically in the coming years as part of their portfolio development strategy.
The Solution
Goby’s exceptional team of energy engineers, partners, and sustainability experts partnered with Loews Hotels to implement best practice methodologies and regional energy competition across their entire portfolio of hotels and resorts, and also to bid and negotiate energy contracts in deregulated markets. With Goby, the industry’s leading smart building optimization platform, streamlined utility bill management was enabled, resulting in a decrease in utility bill penalty fees and an increase in gas and electric cost savings. Through automated integrations and established relationships with utility providers, Goby’s energy procurement team was able to secure the best possible supplier rates. With the ability to access data at any time, from anywhere, Loews Hotels can now generate reports and assess progress against their building goals and industry standards. Goby’s dedicated team of data and energy experts provided data tracking and analysis to give Loews Hotels a macro and micro level view of how their buildings are operating. Tracking and validating data is now simply managed all on one smart platform.
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