BuildingOS
Smart buildings software
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What is BuildingOS
BuildingOS is a cloud-based energy and building performance management platform used to centralize utility data, meter readings, and building system information for analysis and reporting. It is used by commercial real estate owners, property managers, and energy teams to track consumption, identify anomalies, and support efficiency and sustainability programs across portfolios. The product emphasizes data normalization, benchmarking, and workflow around utility bills and interval data rather than acting as a full building automation system.
Strong utility data management
BuildingOS is designed to ingest and organize utility bills and interval meter data across many sites. It supports normalization and portfolio-level rollups that help standardize reporting across disparate properties. This is useful for organizations that need consistent energy accounting and benchmarking rather than device-level control.
Portfolio analytics and benchmarking
The platform focuses on cross-building performance views, enabling comparisons by building, region, or time period. It supports identifying outliers and tracking progress against internal targets. This portfolio orientation aligns well with multi-site real estate operators that need centralized oversight.
Operational workflows for energy teams
BuildingOS includes features commonly used by energy and sustainability teams, such as tracking issues, documenting actions, and producing recurring reports. These capabilities help move from analysis to operational follow-up. It can serve as a system of record for energy performance initiatives across properties.
Not a full BAS replacement
BuildingOS primarily manages and analyzes energy and utility data rather than directly controlling HVAC, lighting, or other building systems. Organizations seeking real-time supervisory control, advanced automation logic, or deep device commissioning typically need separate building automation and controls tooling. Integration with building systems may require additional middleware or vendor-specific connectors.
Integration effort varies by site
Data quality and integration depth depend on the availability of meters, interval data access, and consistent naming/tagging across buildings. Connecting to diverse metering and building systems can require project work to map points and validate data. This can slow time-to-value for portfolios with inconsistent infrastructure.
Advanced IoT use cases limited
Compared with platforms centered on dense sensor networks and real-time occupancy or environmental telemetry, BuildingOS is more oriented to energy accounting and performance tracking. Use cases such as space utilization analytics, indoor environmental quality optimization, or fine-grained device telemetry may require complementary systems. Buyers should validate support for their specific sensor types and real-time requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Atrius Sustainability — Starter | FREE | Scope 1 & 2 emissions engine, one fixed/static dashboard, manual meter & bulk upload integration; described on site as a permanently free, self-service entry-level carbon accounting product. |
| Atrius Sustainability — Enterprise | Starting at $15,000 | Full enterprise features including Scope 3 emissions, customizable/unlimited dashboards, data quality & gap-fill tools, baselines & forecasts, proactive alerts, utility rate & tariff engine, automated utility bill integration, automated building automation data integration, interval meter integration, renewable energy & supply-chain/ERP integrations; page lists "Starting at $15,000" (no per-period unit specified). |
| Atrius Energy (formerly BuildingOS) | Not publicly listed on site | The BuildingOS product has been rebranded to Atrius Energy; public site redirects users to schedule a demo or contact sales for pricing — no public pricing/tiers or trial details for Atrius Energy were found on the vendor site. |
Notes: Pricing and tier details were taken from Atrius (Acuity Brands) official pages. The Starter tier is explicitly described on the vendor site as free and not a time-limited trial.
Seller details
Lucid Software Inc.
South Jordan, Utah, United States
2010
Private
https://lucid.co/
https://x.com/lucidsoftware
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucidsoftware/
