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.
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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ESG & ComplianceClimate 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
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Energy ManagementWhen 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
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Energy ManagementIn 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
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Press ReleasesEnergySafe 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
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Press ReleasesAmsterdam, 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
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ESG & ComplianceIntroduction: 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
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Press ReleasesAmsterdam, 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
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Energy ManagementWhen 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.
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