Building Engineers

Automation Tools for the Modern Building Engineer

Why is my building running warmer than usual? Do we have enough room in the budget to meet energy compliance standards? Is my building security up to date? Building engineers face problems like these every day.

Whether you are looking for the perfect cloud-based submeter billing platform or finding a way to automate after-hours HVAC, Genea is here. See how we help building engineers meet their goals through cloud-based, future-first technology solutions.

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Submetering

What to Submeter?

Anytime a tenant uses energy, it should be recorded. Engineers can submeter by load type, including HVAC, electricity, water and heating.

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Genea Helps Building Engineers Measure:

Electrical

Water

Gas

Steam

BTUs

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Submeter Billing

Why Submeter?

Detailed utility data is essential for cutting costs and conserving energy. Learn how you can increase tenant satisfaction, abide by energy regulations, locate leaks and more.

Submeter Billing

Method and Frequency of Reading Meters

The frequency with which engineers read their meters varies. For engineers with a small number of meters, manually performing reads once per month is relatively simple. Engineers with more meters may want to consider networked meter options.

Monthly Blended Rate

Once per month is standard.

Standard Metering

Many engineers find it best to perform readings every 15 minutes. By conducting readings at this frequency, engineers can collect more accurate data. Often, this data is retained for several years.

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When to Replace or Upgrade Your Meters

When to replace a meter can be a difficult question. Meters generally do not become uncalibrated. Instead, they often fail completely.

Lifetime Calibration

Many meters are factory calibrated for life and cannot be calibrated once installed. Typically, the life of a meter is the warranty period, often between three and five years.

Tenant Improvement Stipulations

Most leases state that submetering is part of the tenant improvement work. Therefore, engineers can contractually justify when new meters get installed.

Changing Technology

Meter technology has improved over the last several years. Upgrading meters has many advantages, including more accurate reads, achieving your green energy goals, reducing operating costs and more.

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Non-networked vs Networked Submeters

Non-networked Submetering

Modernize without replacing your manual meters. Reading & recording meter data on a clipboard takes time and leads to inaccurate billing. Learn how you can modernize without ripping and replacing hardware.

Go Digital

Simply capture and upload your reads right from your smartphone.

Optional Two-Step Scanning

For hard-to-reach submeters, building engineers can take advantage of Genea’s two-step scanning.

Automate

Rollovers & multipliers are automatically calculated.

Quick Upload Time

Take photos of your reads and upload them for data entry.

Validate Entries Instantly

Entries are validated at the time of data entry.

Networked Submeters

Genea can help with identifying which of your current meters can be connected to what type of networking solution & provide options for networking meters.

Numerous Integrations

Integrate with most meters that communicate through BACnet, Modbus and many other networked meters.

Frequent Data Collection

Read data at 15-minute intervals.

One Device

Collect multiple data points from one metering device (kWh, kW, PF).

ESG and Analytics

Collect granular data for use in analytics and ESG applications.

Get Notified

Set error and data loss notifications.

Secure Connectivity

Connect to a Genea IoT device without ever risking the security of your building.

We Are Committed to Our Customers

"Over the last 7 years Genea has given me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. The satisfaction I get from helping our customers streamline time-intensive and manual tasks is what drives me to be the best I can be. I feel blessed that I can truly say I love what I do."

Ed Cohan

Regional Sales Director, CRE Business Development

"I absolutely love working at Genea. It's a place that fosters innovation, values its employees' growth, and encourages a sense of belonging. I've found a supportive team and a nurturing environment that truly makes Genea stand out."

Tushar Koshti

Software Engineering Manager

"Genea's unique culture, where each individual's unique contributions are valued, has fostered a 'work hard, play hard' atmosphere that extends beyond the office walls. Genea is not just a workplace; it's a community where friendships blossom and memories are made."

Bay Bui

Data Analyst

"Genea has provided me an exceptional opportunity, unwavering motivation, as well as strong support for work-life balance and job flexibility. The Company does not only recognize the importance of the HR department but also places it on equal footing with other divisions."

Bhoomi Mehta

Senior Human Resources Manager

“Genea is my second family and I feel very proud to be one of the oldest employees of it. I have seen myself transforming as a professional in more than one way with ample opportunities provided to me. I am really grateful to work in a place which helps us reach to greater heights."

Satyam Koyani

Senior Software Engineering Manager

“Genea is not just a company, it’s a Family! I started my career journey with Genea over 5 years ago and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t feel supported by my team. It feels good to know I can count on them. It is great to be part of a company that is growing rapidly."

Val Biggs

Regional Director, Business Development

“I joined Genea about 2 years ago and immediately felt welcomed. I love having the opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments to deliver outstanding service to our customers."

Jacqueline Delgad0

Supervisor, Account Management

Before Safe Workplace, I was using a spreadsheet to track COVID screening questions...But now, it’s all simple and in a portal.

Christine Doane

Senior HR Manager

Before Safe Workplace, I was using a spreadsheet to track COVID screening questions...But now, it’s all simple and in a portal.

Christine Doane

Senior HR Manager

Genea's Submeter Billing is a great asset and I am extremely happy with the customer service I receive from my team - the Submeter Billing Team is the best.

Evette Lau

Bookkeeper, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center

This software makes it easier and faster to pul invoices and details that we can send to our customers. This is a great experience and saves me hours each month to work on other aspects of our business.

Jacob Noble, Property Manager

Property Manager, Anchor Health Properties

This is a great product with reasonable pricing and knowledgeable personnel. The software is user-friendly, offers various reports and everything works as is contracted. The support team is fabulous- they are always available, courteous, and professional.

Susan Lazar

Property Manager, Moody Rambin

Analyze Data Trends

The Genea dashboard empowers building engineers to view real time and historic energy data, helping you identify issues before they become big problems.

KPI Charts

Hourly Consumption Graphs

Greenhouse Gas Reports

Private Dashboards for Tenants

Identify Potential Problems

Automated Heating and Cooling

After-Hours HVAC Made Simple

Fulfilling last-minute, after-hours HVAC requests from your tenants can be stressful. Automation helps building engineers automate these requests, keeping your customers satisfied.

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Configure Floors

Genea configures the floors to satisfy minimum load requirements

Works with your existing BMS

Avoid adding a new system. Genea can leverage your existing BMS protocols.

Current Requests Dashboard

View all current requests from a user-friendly dashboard

Connect Your BMS

Genea makes connecting to the cloud easy and secure. Hear more about our process by speaking with a Submeter Billing or On-Demand HVAC expert.

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Building Access Control

Secure Your Buildings with Access Control

Building Engineers can seamlessly integrate all building access points – from parking garages, to elevators, gyms and more. Provide tenants with access control portals to add and remove users from the base building with Genea Security.

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Tenant Portals

Give tenants a unique way of managing their security with Genea Tenant Portals. Grant or prohibit access to the building and suite. When user credentials are added or removed from the tenant’s suite, they can automatically be removed from having access to the entire building.

Save Time

Save time by empowering tenants to add and remove users.

Increase Security

Increase security by ensuring only the right people have access to your building.

Improve Tenant Experience

Improve the tenant experience by integrating Genea Security with tenant amenity apps.

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Don’t jeopardize your hard work by leaving your retail business exposed to unwanted activity. When it comes to safety and security, make sure you choose a team that has your back 24/7/365.

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