With our clients at Cogswell Tower, EcoPilot integrated seamlessly in collaboration with Alerton to integrate our AI-powered HVAC optimization system with their existing Johnson Controls (JCI) building automation system to optimize HVAC performance and support long-term sustainability goals. Cogswell Tower, part of the Scotia Square complex in downtown Halifax, is owned and operated by Crombie REIT, one of Canada’s leading national real estate investment trusts.
Through real-time, AI-powered HVAC optimization, EcoPilot delivered a 26.5% reduction in HVAC energy consumption in the first year alone—translating to a 25% drop in overall energy costs and a payback period of under two years. These results were achieved without compromising tenant comfort and while reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing 187 cars from the road annually.
This collaboration highlights Crombie’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational innovation, demonstrating how intelligent building technology can drive impactful, measurable results in large commercial properties.
“This project has delivered the greatest ROI in energy savings and was one of the easiest to implement.”
- Pat Poirier, Director of Operational Sustainability, Crombie REIT
33%
22%
ENERGY SAVINGS