SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB has launched a new industry-focused energy optimization strategy, combining modular technology with digital control systems to help commercial and industrial facilities dramatically reduce operational energy consumption. The “Be Efficient” initiative arrives at a critical moment for global climate efforts, offering a tiered, scalable approach to energy monitoring, load management, and building automation across all property types.
Layered Digital Infrastructure Powers Real-Time Energy Oversight
At the heart of ABB’s approach is a three-tier system designed to meet the unique demands of buildings ranging from single-family homes to large industrial sites. The foundation begins with InSite 2.0, a local control unit that captures and visualizes key consumption metrics—electricity, voltage, and temperature—in real time. For multi-site operations, ABB Ability™ Energy Manager extends these capabilities into the cloud, enabling centralized monitoring and advanced analytics across distributed assets.
These technologies provide the transparency needed for property managers, energy consultants, and system integrators to identify inefficiencies and set actionable energy-saving targets.
From Static to Smart: Optimizing Load and Consumption Profiles
ABB’s mid-tier offerings move beyond monitoring to actively manage energy use. Its ASKI solution, with over 11,000 deployments worldwide, delivers precision load balancing and integrates seamlessly with existing energy monitoring infrastructure. For small to medium-sized buildings, the compact ABB Smart EMS (Energy Management System) provides a cost-effective route to higher efficiency and lower utility bills.
In environments already using KNX-based building systems, ABB’s APP-Control Server serves as a smart control hub, combining automation, visualization, and integration for systems including solar panels and EV charging stations. These tools help organizations preempt costly load peaks and improve resilience to energy price volatility.
Aligning with Broader Industry Trends in Green Building Tech
The “Be Efficient” model aligns with wider movements in the smart building sector. According to McKinsey and recent EU directives, energy transparency and dynamic load management are increasingly seen as baseline requirements—not optional features—in sustainable construction and retrofits.
Competitors such as Schneider Electric and Siemens also offer modular energy management stacks, but ABB differentiates itself through post-installation scalability, KNX ecosystem integration, and combined IT/OT architecture, making it particularly attractive for building engineers and energy planners seeking future-ready systems.
“Be Efficient” Delivers Climate and Economic Value
“Be Efficient” isn’t just a tech stack—it’s also a call to action. The program encourages stakeholders across the built environment to act now with the tools already available. “Energy efficiency isn’t something for tomorrow—it’s implementable today, with solutions that reduce costs and support climate goals,” the company states.
The launch, coinciding with Earth Day’s message of grassroots impact (“Change begins with engagement”), frames energy intelligence as a foundational step toward responsible infrastructure.
Strategic Advantages for Builders, Planners, and Operators
For contractors, architects, and facilities managers, ABB’s solutions offer:
- Modular adaptability for phased or retrofit projects
- Integration of renewables such as PV and battery storage
- Peak shaving and cost avoidance via dynamic load control
- Centralized building oversight, even across disparate systems (lighting, HVAC, safety)
- Post-install expandability to future-proof infrastructure
By lowering both consumption and emissions, ABB’s initiative also supports ESG compliance, a growing factor in procurement and regulatory approvals.
Smart Buildings Begin with Smart Action
With building emissions accounting for nearly 40% of global CO₂ output, ABB’s message is clear: meaningful change starts with the infrastructure we occupy daily. Through “Be Efficient”, the company aims to empower the professionals behind those buildings with digital tools that deliver immediate and lasting impact.
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