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Realizing ROI Through Energy and Sustainability Data Management Future-Proof with Sustainability 6 Copyright © 2025 Tango. All rights reserved. To capture the full ROI of climate action, companies must translate ambition into execution through precise measurement, informed decision-making, and streamlined reporting. That's where technology becomes essential. Platforms like Tango Energy and Sustainability empower organizations to operationalize sustainability by tracking emissions, optimizing energy use, and automating reporting in ways that drive both environmental and financial performance. The return on investment from these platforms is measurable, multifaceted, and accelerating. R e a l - t i m e m o n i t o r i n g a n d a l e r t s Hard Savings: Energy Optimization and Efficiency Independent studies and Tango's own client outcomes show compelling ROI from energy management systems. For instance, the Smart Energy Analytics Campaign found median annual energy savings of 3% using Energy Information Systems (EIS) and up to 9% when paired with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD). In three out of four cases, organizations achieved full payback in two years or less. By notifying users when energy use deviates from optimal thresholds, Tango enables immediate correction of inefficiencies. For example, facility managers can make HVAC adjustments to reduce peak consumption, saving 20–30% on utility costs in some cases. D e m a n d R e s p o n s e a n d P e a k L o a d M a n a g e m e n t By analyzing usage patterns and participating in demand response programs, Tango users can reduce demand charges, which are often the most expensive component of commercial electricity bills. B i l l i n g E r r o r I d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d I n v o i c e A u d i t i n g Utility billing errors are common, and Tango flags anomalies such as incorrect kWh charges or misapplied rates. In many client cases, this has led to the recovery of tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in utility overcharges annually. M e a s u r e m e n t a n d V e r i f i c a t i o n ( M & V ) As organizations implement capital projects such as LED retrofits or HVAC upgrades, Tango facilitates accurate M&V, ensuring that projected energy savings are achieved and readily auditable. This substantiates ROI from capital efficiency investments. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, organizations using EMS platforms report a median energy savings of 17% across 28 sites, with platform payback achieved in two years or less.