May 7, 2025   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

R-Zero Tackles Rising Operating Costs, Shifting Occupancy, and Tenant Demands with Integrated Smart Building Platform

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- R-Zero, the leading smart building platform, is helping commercial real estate leaders respond to challenges like rising operating costs, shifting occupancy patterns, and growing tenant expectations with a fully integrated solution that combines occupancy-based ventilation control, high-efficiency air filtration, live utilization data, and real-time indoor air quality monitoring.

By uniting these capabilities into a single platform, R-Zero helps commercial real estate owners and operators cut HVAC energy costs by up to 30%, extend equipment life, improve tenant experience, and optimize portfolio performance -- all without construction, IT burden, or upfront capital investment.

"Operating costs are on the rise, with energy now accounting for as much as 40% of a building's expenses -- and peak demand charges climbing by up to 25%," said Jennifer Nuckles, CEO at R-Zero. "At the same time, occupancy patterns are shifting and tenant expectations for comfort are higher than ever. Our integrated platform tackles all three challenges, helping commercial real estate leaders -- from asset managers to property managers to facilities teams -- cut costs, and ultimately, protect net operating income and portfolio value."

A Smarter, Integrated Approach to Building Efficiency
Traditional static building operations waste energy, strain aging HVAC systems, and leave owners guessing about tenant satisfaction. R-Zero's platform modernizes operations by combining:

    --  Occupancy-Based Demand Control Ventilation (O-DCV): Dynamic, real-time
        ventilation that adjusts airflow based on actual space usage.
    --  High-Efficiency Filtration: Smart filters that reduce HVAC fan energy by
        up to 15% and last 2-3X longer than conventional filters.
    --  Actionable Analytics: Live utilization insights by floor, suite, and
        tenant help property teams reduce churn risk and plan smarter leasing
        and capital improvements.
    --  Continuous Indoor Air Quality Monitoring: Real-time visibility into CO?,
        particulate matter, humidity, and temperature levels -- giving
        facilities teams the proof and tools needed to ensure comfortable and
        compliant environments.

Unlock Operational Savings with O-DCV: In our latest white paper, "Occupancy-Based Demand Control Ventilation: Drive Energy Savings with Smarter Ventilation," we highlight how integrating dynamic ventilation controls with real-time occupancy data enables properties to achieve fast, measurable operational improvements while supporting energy efficiency. Download the white paper here to learn more.

Designed for Fast, Risk-Free Deployment
R-Zero's solution fits seamlessly into existing building operations without the need for major retrofits. Key advantages include:

    --  Shared savings model: No upfront costs; customers pay only from verified
        energy savings.
    --  Easy integration: Wireless sensors, BACnet/IP connectivity, and
        on-premises data control to fit any building and IT environment.

About R-Zero
R-Zero delivers a smart building platform that reduces operational costs, modernizes real estate portfolios, and drives tenant intelligence--without capital investment, operational budget commitments or added burden to staff.

Our shared savings model makes implementation effortless and risk-free. Real-time occupancy data optimizes ventilation, delivering fresh air where people need it and turning it down in empty rooms and floors. Combined with high-efficiency filtration, these intelligent adjustments cut HVAC energy use by up to 30% while improving comfort and air quality, verified by R-Zero air quality sensors. Our platform also delivers real-time insights into tenant and suite utilization, helping property teams predict lease renewals, reduce vacancy risks, and optimize capital improvements. Learn more at www.rzero.com.

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