Sustainability Planner and Scenario Analysis

Organizations struggle to commit capital to energy efficiency when faced with financial uncertainty and the complexity of measuring long-term ROI. The lack of a robust, predictive modeling tool means critical sustainability investments are often delayed because the financial payoff and emission reduction impact cannot be accurately quantified or compared.

The Sustaira Sustainability Planner and Scenario Analysis solution eliminates this investment paralysis. By utilizing current energy and gas prices, the solution allows users to rigorously model and compare various energy efficiency projects, from installing new insulation to adopting energy-efficient appliances. Users can quickly test different combinations of measures to instantly calculate vital metrics such as scenario payback period, energy savings per year, total investment required, and total emissions reduction.

The tool provides clear, dynamic visualizations, offering a compelling forecast of savings and payback over time, transforming uncertain expenditures into justifiable, strategic investments.

Screenshot of an energy efficiency scenario analysis dashboard from SUSTAIR, showing metrics for campus natural gas rate, electricity rate, and central utility plant efficiency. The dashboard lists buildings and energy efficiency measures, with options to select or remove them, and displays key metrics including emission reduction percentage, total emissions reduction, and financial savings.

Problem statement:

  • Inability to evaluate energy usage across locations

  • Data is siloed and disparate

  • Inefficient static reporting

  • No way to evaluate scenarios based on possible actions or budgets

Solution value: 

  • Centralized data hub and single source of truth

  • Fast and easy online collecting and sharing data

  • Rapidly view how different scenarios will affect your bottom line and your energy goals

  • See outcomes in real time

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Features and Functionalities

  • Compare Variables to Finances and Energy Efficiency

    Using the application you can look at current energy and gas prices and measure various energy efficiency projects to understand impact both environmentally, as well as financially.

  • Create Scenarios by Changing Variables

    Adjust variables such as timeline, escalation rate, budget and more, and see in real time how that will affect your scenarios. Make decisions based on your preferred predicted outcomes.

  • Data Uploads and Integrations

    Gather data for this application via system integrations or Excel upload. Allowing you to run scenarios anytime, abased on any variables you would like.

  • And More!

    This is just a glimpse into the features and functionalities Sustaira applications offer. Features and functionality in addition to what is seen here can be rapidly added or customized!

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