For Asset Managers & Portfolio Owners
Your HVAC system is silently eroding NOI.
Over-ventilation is the most common hidden operating cost in large commercial buildings. We find it, verify it, and share the savings. No capex. No risk.
The economic problem
Ventilation waste is a hidden line item.
Your HVAC system spends 30–40% of its energy conditioning outdoor air. In most large buildings, that outdoor air volume was set years ago and has never been remeasured. You're paying to condition air your building doesn't need — month after month, year after year.
of HVAC energy spent conditioning outdoor air
per sq ft per year in avoidable energy waste
of Class A buildings are over-ventilating right now*
*Source: ASHRAE Standard 241 testing methods
You're buying verified savings
A turnkey program, not a project.
Not hardware. Not a sensor platform. Not a consulting retainer.
A verified reduction in your utility bill.
- →A quantified savings opportunity — before you commit to anything
- →Operational tuning that doesn't require capital or tenant notification
- →Independent verification so the savings hold up under scrutiny
- →Ongoing monitoring so the savings don't quietly disappear
What to expect
Verified savings across property types.
Every figure below comes from our delivery portfolio — verified using the global standard for energy savings measurement.
| Building Type | Avg. Verified $/SF/yr | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Office (Class A/B) | $0.11–$0.22/SF | NYC tower: $109K/yr on 504K SF |
| Retail / Mall | $0.09–$0.51/SF | NJ retail center |
| Sports & Entertainment | up to $0.53/SF | Venue portfolio |
| Large Venues (arenas, parks) | up to $1.51/SF | Highest verified result |
All figures verified. Source: Poppy delivery portfolio.
Aligned incentives
We only win when you win.
Our model is designed so you take no risk up front. Clear decision points at every stage.
30-minute qualifying call
We review your building profile and utility data. If the opportunity isn't there, we tell you immediately — no wasted time.
Time
30 minutes is all we need
Free on-site assessment
Our engineers measure actual ventilation rates using aerosol tracers. You see exactly where the waste is.
Cost
No charge for qualifying buildings
Your decision
We present a clear savings opportunity. You decide whether to move forward.
Off-ramp
Your decision to proceed
Savings-share with guarantee
You share a portion of verified utility savings with Poppy. If we don't deliver savings, you don't pay.
Risk
Zero. Yep, you read that right.
"How do I know the savings are real?"
Measured outcomes, not modelled optimism.
Savings are often hard to see directly on utility bills because weather, occupancy, and operational changes move the baseline. Poppy's reporting answers the real question: what would you have spent under prior settings versus what you spend now, normalized for conditions.
- ✓Before-and-after comparison, normalized for weather and occupancy
- ✓Monthly savings report in plain English — not an HVAC report
- ✓Suitable for board review, GRESB reporting, and ESG disclosures
- ✓Accepted methodology: the same standard used by institutional energy investors
Risk management
No risk. Clear off-ramps.
- →You see the savings opportunity before deciding to proceed
- →We prioritize low-lift operational tuning first
- →Changes are reviewed and approved with building engineering
- →Tenant comfort is non-negotiable, not an afterthought
- →If building conditions change, settings will be re-tuned
Common questions
Typically structured as an operating expense tied to verified savings. Details depend on your agreement and accounting preferences.
We're not replacing your BAS or portfolio analytics. We focus on ventilation optimization with measurement and verification, and can coexist with other platforms.
Many buildings still run conservative baselines. We measure real ventilation performance and focus on what those systems often don't validate: how much outdoor air you're actually delivering and whether it's necessary.
We prioritize no-cost operational changes first. If a repair or upgrade could lead to more savings, we prepare the economics and you decide whether it's worth it.
We build clear decision points into the engagement: after assessment, after opportunity review, and after implementation. The program is designed to avoid lock-in surprises.
Want the economics for your building?
If your building is over-ventilated, the savings opportunity is usually material. We'll measure it precisely, show you the numbers, and make it easy to decide.
See if your building qualifies