Xander is GM at Rhino, working day to day with operators across Europe on turning utility data into reporting that holds up and costs that come down. He writes about ESG compliance, energy legislation, and cost reduction for commercial real estate, from the front line of what actually works.
Press ReleasesESG accounting meets verified and real-time 15-minute utility data, delivered automatically through one API Amsterdam, Netherlands, February 19 . Blue Module, the ESG accounting software that translates sustainability into financial return, today announced a new integration partnership with Rhino. T
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ESG & ComplianceThe Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a cornerstone of the EU’s climate strategy, aimed at drastically cutting energy waste and carbon emissions from buildings. Why? Buildings account for roughly 40% of Europe’s energy use and 36% of its CO₂ emissions . For rea
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ESG & ComplianceNew York City is leading the charge in cutting building emissions and energy waste, with landmark regulations that put sustainability and accountability front and center. Local Law 97 (LL97) and Local Law 88 (LL88) are two pivotal laws every NYC building owner and property manager in commercial real
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Energy ManagementArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing the commercial real estate industry. New AI platforms are emerging that promise better forecasting, smart automation, and streamlined portfolio management. The potential is massive, yet this potential depends entirely on the quality of the data feeding thes
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Energy ManagementIn today’s commercial real estate market, accurate and real-time utility data is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Property owners and managers are under pressure to cut costs, boost sustainability, and stay compliant with ESG regulations. Yet, many struggle with fragmented solutions where hardwa
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ESG & ComplianceGovernments worldwide are rapidly tightening ESG disclosure rules. In Europe, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will compel most large companies (including property firms) to publish detailed annual sustainability reports in 2025–2026. The CSRD significantly broadens the old No
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Energy ManagementEurope’s power grid is under immense stress. As of 2025, 1,700 GW of renewable projects are stuck in queue waiting for grid connections while peak summer heatwaves drove prices to €400/MWh in some markets . In the Netherlands alone, over 12,000 companies (rising to 14,000 by late 2025)
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ESG & ComplianceCompanies are under intense pressure to collect and report reliable ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) data across their real estate portfolios. Buildings alone account for about 40% of global carbon emissions, so every property owner must integrate sustainability metrics into their strategy.
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ESG & ComplianceWhat are Green Leases? Green (or “sustainable”) leases are lease agreements in which landlords and tenants formally commit to environmental performance goals for the building. In practice, a green lease adds clauses to the lease (or an addendum) covering energy, water, waste and other sustainability
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ESG & ComplianceIntroduction: The 2030 Decarbonization Challenge in Real Estate Decarbonizing existing buildings has become an urgent priority for commercial real estate portfolios in the EU. Buildings account for about 40% of Europe’s energy use and 36% of CO₂ emissions, making them the single large
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Press ReleasesAmsterdam, NL – October 3, 2025 – NEOX Smart Solutions, a pioneering digital building consultancy and master system integrator, and Rhino (www.rhino.energy), a leader in real-time utility monitoring technology, have formed a new commercial partnership to advance smart building innovation. Unde
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Press ReleasesRotterdam, Netherlands – October 1, 2025 – Sprinx Nederland, a provider of energy-data and saving solutions, automation products, and Rhino, the global #1 in remote energy and utility monitoring, today announces a strategic commercial partnership. This collaboration will see Sprinx integrating Rhi
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