New Study Finds Johnson Controls OpenBlue Smart Building Platform Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings for Customers

Core Insights - Johnson Controls released a study by Forrester Consulting highlighting the Total Economic Impact™ of its OpenBlue platform, indicating a potential ROI of up to 155% over three years for organizations using the platform [1][2][9] Group 1: OpenBlue Platform Overview - OpenBlue is an AI-optimized smart building ecosystem that enhances operational efficiency through real-time data visibility and tailored energy-saving recommendations [3][4] - The integration of OpenBlue with FM:Systems solutions improves data visibility and supports strategic real estate decisions [3][4] Group 2: Economic Benefits - The study found that organizations using OpenBlue could achieve up to 10% savings on energy costs, with specific examples showing savings of $17,000 per floor due to insights on out-of-hours lighting [4][6] - Additional findings include a 67% reduction in chiller maintenance costs, equating to nearly $1.5 million saved over three years, and a 7% rental premium leading to a present value of $3.2 million over three years [6] Group 3: AI Capabilities and Enhancements - Johnson Controls expanded its AI capabilities within the OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite, introducing generative AI applications and more autonomous building controls [5][7] - The enhancements aim to provide clearer insights and better performance, contributing to overall energy efficiency and operational savings [6][7] Group 4: Study Methodology - Forrester interviewed five decision-makers from a composite organization with 1,800 employees and 50 million square feet of assets to assess the benefits and costs associated with OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions [9][10] - The study constructed a Total Economic Impact™ framework to evaluate the investment's cost, benefit, flexibility, and risk factors [10]