Bractlet

Bractlet is a company that provides an energy management information system (EMIS) solution called the Bractlet Intelligence Platform. This platform employs advanced simulation technology and machine learning algorithms to create highly accurate "digital twins" of commercial buildings. These virtual models replicate the real-world energy consumption patterns and operational characteristics of actual buildings with remarkable 98-99% precision.

The Bractlet Intelligence Platform synthesizes a wide array of data points, including architectural documents, historical utility bills, real-time sensor readings, occupancy rates, and weather information. By consolidating these disparate data sources into a unified digital representation, the platform enables comprehensive analysis and simulation of potential energy optimization strategies before their physical implementation.

Bractlet's approach recognizes that every building is a unique ecosystem with its own idiosyncrasies and energy demands, precluding a one-size-fits-all solution. The digital twin technology allows building owners and operators to experiment with various equipment upgrades, operational adjustments, and energy-saving measures within a risk-free virtual environment. Once the optimal configuration is identified through simulations, it can be seamlessly translated into the physical building, typically resulting in 30% cost reductions for clients.

Bractlet's origins trace back to 2012 when three friends from Georgia Tech set out to improve the energy efficiency of their college campus. Realizing the limitations of existing data collection methods, they embarked on a journey to develop a scalable platform that could unlock significant energy savings by harnessing the power of granular building data and advanced modeling. Since its inception, Bractlet has analyzed over 1,000 projects across more than 35 million square feet of commercial office space nationwide.

In 2021, Bractlet was acquired by Backpack Group, a company dedicated to making individualized building data universally accessible. This acquisition enabled Backpack Group to leverage Bractlet's award-winning technology as the foundation for its open building data platform, empowering owners to share their data efficiently with relevant stakeholders.