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“The core benefit of energy storage is the flexibility to purchase and

store electricity at times when costs are low, and then release that

energy later when drawing from the grid is expensive. This unique

capability is making energy storage an increasingly important
asset for improved building performance.”

from increasing demand charges, which continue to rise be- investments from increased cost risk may benefit from energy
tween 7-11% annually in many states. Through intelligent energy storage. In California, New York, Massachusetts and Hawaii, where
storage services, properties owned by companies such as LBA strong incentives are currently in place, now is the best time to
Realty, Macerich, and InterContinental Hotels Group have been act. As cost declines further and more utilities across the country
able to reduce these costs by up to 25% while also supporting begin utilizing distributed storage assets for grid support, new
corporate sustainability goals. markets will continue opening for energy storage.

As Marketing Manager for Stem, Andrea Sanders focuses on
driving the company’s revenue growth and educating organiza-
tions about intelligent energy storage. In 2016, Andrea
managed demand generation programs, helping elevate Stem to
its position as market leader. More than 600 locations have
joined the Stem network, including major brands such as LBA
Realty, Macerich, JCPenney and WholeFoods. Prior to joining the company in
2014, Andrea spent three years in the solar industry managing marketing for a
large photovoltaic manufacturer. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Communications from Cornell University.

3) Storage Software Provides Visibility into Building Operations
Intelligent energy storage is powered by predictive algorithms
that tell the storage system when to charge and deploy energy.
Some storage providers have leveraged their platforms, which
monitor electricity consumption and control the battery system,
to develop consumer-facing software interfaces that building
owners and operators can use to gain real-time visualization into
their building’s energy use. Users can opt to receive alerts and
utilize other data-driven tools to optimize energy use and predict
future energy costs. For instance, software platforms can support
the implementation of future sustainability projects by enabling
accurate forecasting of each initiative’s impact on energy costs, as
well as verification of project results following implementation.

Keep up with smart building technologies without any
extra effort
Building engineers typically have a shortage of time allocated
for cost-saving measures, so automated storage systems are
designed to bring high value without using any extra staff time.
Highly intelligent energy storage systems direct stored energy
automatically to reduce costs without involvement from the
building staff, freeing up time for other activities. No training,
maintenance, or capital spend is required.
Asset managers, building owners, and site operators who
seek to best serve their clients’ interests and future-proof their

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