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Xander van Baarsen
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Xander van Baarsen

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.

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Climate Risk & Resilience: Protecting Real Estate Assets from Extreme WeatherESG & Compliance

Climate Risk & Resilience: Protecting Real Estate Assets from Extreme Weather

Climate change is no longer a distant concern for real estate investors; it’s a present-day financial threat. Around the world, extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and heatwaves are inflicting billions in damage on properties . Insurers report that natural catastrophe losses e

24 min read
Sep 30, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Choosing Software-Only EMS SolutionsEnergy Management

The Hidden Costs of Choosing Software-Only EMS Solutions

When it comes to energy management systems (EMS), many buyers are tempted by software-only solutions. But without reliable hardware to capture real-time data, these solutions often fall short. In this guide, we explore the hidden costs of going software-only and explain why Rhino offers a safer, fut

2 min read
Sep 25, 2025
Why Software Alone Falls Short in Utility Data MonitoringEnergy Management

Why Software Alone Falls Short in Utility Data Monitoring

In today’s commercial real estate market, energy management software (EMS) is often positioned as the solution for sustainability and efficiency. But here’s the truth: software alone is not enough for utility data monitoring. Without reliable meters, gateways, and other data sources, even the most a

2 min read
Sep 25, 2025
EnergySafe and Rhino Announce Partnership for Energy MonitoringPress Releases

EnergySafe and Rhino Announce Partnership for Energy Monitoring

EnergySafe adopts Rhino’s #1 remote utility data platform to empower Dutch landlords with accurate insights for sustainability and compliance Amsterdam, September 24, 2025 – EnergySafe, a Netherlands-based energy monitoring specialist, and Rhino, the global #1 in remote energy & utility monitor

5 min read
Sep 23, 2025
Envigilance and Rhino Partner to Deliver Utility Monitoring SolutionsPress Releases

Envigilance and Rhino Partner to Deliver Utility Monitoring Solutions

Amsterdam, Netherlands & Alpharetta, Georgia, USA – September 26, 2025 – Envigilance, the innovative provider of smart building monitoring solutions, and Rhino, the global leader in remote energy and utility monitoring, today announced a commercial partnership to bring Rhino’s cutting-edge techn

3 min read
Sep 21, 2025
EU Water Resilience Strategy: What Real Estate Owners Need to KnowESG & Compliance

EU Water Resilience Strategy: What Real Estate Owners Need to Know

Introduction: Europe’s New Water Resilience Framework In June 2025, the European Commission launched the European Water Resilience Strategy, setting out a clear path to ensure Europe’s water security. As climate change intensifies droughts, floods, and water scarcity, the EU aims to make water use

2 min read
Aug 28, 2025
Rhino Integrates Smartvatten API to Unify Water, Energy, and Gas DataPress Releases

Rhino Integrates Smartvatten API to Unify Water, Energy, and Gas Data

Amsterdam, June 27, 2025 — Rhino, the global #1 remote energy and utility monitoring solution, today announced the full integration with Smartvatten, the world’s most comprehensive water data solution provider. This development enables Rhino’s clients, especially those already using Smartvatten for

4 min read
Aug 18, 2025
What to Look for in an Energy Management SystemEnergy Management

What to Look for in an Energy Management System

When choosing an energy management system (EMS) for your portfolio, it’s about more than just tracking usage. The right platform will actively help you reduce operating costs, boost efficiency, and meet ESG compliance requirements —all while engaging stakeholders at every level.

2 min read
Aug 15, 2025
Scaler and Rhino partner to automate real estate utility data for ESG reportingPress Releases

Scaler and Rhino partner to automate real estate utility data for ESG reporting

Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 23, 2025 – Scaler, the leading ESG data platform for real estate, and Rhino, a trusted leader in remote energy & utility monitoring that delivers real-time utility data (like consumption, on-site production from solar PV), are partnering to feed utility data direct

3 min read
Jul 23, 2025
10 Global Trends in Energy Monitoring for Real Estate (2025–2030)ESG & Compliance

10 Global Trends in Energy Monitoring for Real Estate (2025–2030)

4 min read
Jul 15, 2025
Deepki and Rhino Partner to Deliver Seamless, Audit-Ready Utility Data for Real EstatePress Releases

Deepki and Rhino Partner to Deliver Seamless, Audit-Ready Utility Data for Real Estate

Introduction: Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Real Estate In today’s commercial real estate landscape, accurate, real-time utility data isn’t just a nice to have; it’s essential. That’s why Rhino, the global #1 in remote energy & utility monitoring, is proud to announce a strategic partne

4 min read
Jul 15, 2025
Rhino and MeterInsight Connect Platforms for Submetering visibilityPress Releases

Rhino and MeterInsight Connect Platforms for Submetering visibility

Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 1, 2025 – Rhino, the global leader in remote energy and utility monitoring, today announced a full integration of its API with MeterInsight’s platform. This connection allows users to access submeter-level consumption data collected by Rhino hardware directly within the

2 min read
Jul 1, 2025
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