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Copyright © 2025 Tango. All rights reserved. www.tangoanalytics.com Net Zero in the Built Environment 7 Step 3: Implement Emissions Reduction Measures With targets defined, execution depends on deploying the right mix of building interventions. These typically include: Energy efficiency upgrades: LED lighting retrofits, HVAC optimization, advanced BMS systems, insulation improvements, and equipment right-sizing. Electrification: Replacing fossil-fuel-based systems (e.g., gas boilers) with electric heat pumps or induction systems to eliminate on-site combustion. Clean energy procurement: Sourcing renewable electricity through utility green tariffs, power purchase agreements (PPAs), or on-site generation (solar PV, battery storage). Smart controls and monitoring: Installing submetering, occupancy sensors, and advanced analytics to manage demand and detect inefficiencies in real time. Tenant collaboration: Introducing green leases, data-sharing agreements, or operational guidelines that influence tenant-controlled energy use. These interventions should be prioritized based on payback period, emissions reduction potential, and ease of implementation. In many cases, sequencing matters. For example, it may be inefficient to electrify without first reducing energy loads through efficiency. Step 4: Track Progress and Adjust Course Ongoing monitoring is essential for credibility and course correction. Organizations should implement measurement and verification (M&V) processes to validate the impact of retrofits, system upgrades, and operational changes. This includes tracking actual vs. projected energy savings and emissions reductions at both the asset and portfolio level. Platforms like Tango's Energy and Sustainability help automate utility data aggregation, normalize it for weather and occupancy, and visualize progress against targets. Importantly, tracking needs to feed into internal governance and external reporting to build transparency and support regulatory and investor requirements. On-site renewables to meet energy load Insulated facade, low-e glass, air-tight construction Variable-Speed Drives High-efficiency LED lighting Smart power strips & controls Efficient heat pump Efficient appliances and low-flow fixtures Battery Storage / Backup Net Zero Building Snapshot