Digital Energy Twins for Building Management

This white paper discusses the concept of digital energy twins, which serve as virtual models of a building's energy infrastructure. It outlines the challenges faced by commercial building stakeholders, including rising energy demands, the need for decarbonization, and labor shortages. The paper explains how digital energy twins can consolidate data from various systems to monitor performance and plan for improvements over time. It details the features of digital energy twins, such as real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation, which help optimize energy use and enhance operational efficiency. The document also addresses the importance of breaking down software silos in building management and highlights the potential of digital twins to unify data streams for better decision-making. Furthermore, it emphasizes the role of digital energy twins in mitigating labor shortages by automating tasks and serving as training tools for new facility managers. Overall, the paper presents digital energy twins as a vital solution for modern building management challenges.