Meet Enertiv, the Newest BEN Signature Program Company

Enertiv has built something groundbreaking in the commercial real estate space: a sustainability and operations platform that connects portfolio-level reporting with deep expertise in property-level energy performance and decarbonization initiatives.

In an industry often fragmented by point solutions and disconnected systems, Enertiv has taken a different approach - unifying software, hardware, and years of data analytics expertise into a single, cohesive platform.

With Enertiv’s solution, portfolios can not only collect and report data, but also use it to improve operational performance, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and implement decarbonization projects with real impact.

At a complex, pivotal stage of growth, Enertiv is exactly the kind of company that thrives within the long-term advisory model of BEN’s 12-month Signature Program.

From Energy Data to Operational Intelligence

Enertiv’s story began in 2011 when founder Connell McGill made the powerful realization that understanding energy costs in buildings was far more difficult than it should have been.

At the time, building operators relied on basic meters and outdated systems. Data was limited, insights were delayed, and transparency was minimal. Enertiv started where they could create the most immediate impact, by developing their own sensor technology to make equipment-level energy tracking affordable and accessible.

Those early projects uncovered something bigger, leading Enertiv to where it is today.

They uncovered that the lack of data transparency wasn’t just an energy issue, it extended across nearly every dimension of building operations, including preventive maintenance, tenant billing, capital planning, and long-term asset performance. Buildings were being managed, but what was needed to make them run was not fully understood.

What began as hardware innovation evolved into a connected SaaS platform that now enables owners and operators to track, analyze, report, and optimize everything from energy consumption and equipment health to preventive maintenance execution and capital expenditure forecasting. Today, Enertiv provides real-time visibility into the performance of critical infrastructure across entire commercial real estate portfolios.

Their edge isn’t just software sophistication, but depth of understanding. They connect hands-on operational experience at the asset level with the demands of investors and regulators at the portfolio level. That combination has positioned them as a trusted partner for some of the world’s largest real estate owners and operators.

The Innovative Solution CRE Needed

Today, the commercial real estate industry is navigating increasing complexity as investors demand transparency, regulatory measures are getting stricter, tenants are more focused on sustainability, and operating margins are under constant pressure. 

Enertiv’s vertically integrated platform allows building owners to see performance holistically rather than through isolated metrics, making it easier to make data-backed decisions without the need to pull data from multiple sources, aggregate it manually, and make meaning from what is found.

Instead of reacting to issues after they surface, Enertiv clients can anticipate inefficiencies, prevent issues, and allocate capital more strategically.

Why the Signature Program Matters at This Stage

The BEN Signature Program is intentionally designed for founders and executive leaders operating in this kind of complexity.

Over the course of 12 months, entrepreneurs engage with experienced, volunteer advisors who bring a wealth of operational insight and an outside perspective that makes it easy to spot patterns and bottlenecks internal teams might miss. The goal is to strengthen decision-making at moments where choices have ripple effects across teams, systems, and long-term positioning.

For a company like Enertiv working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, infrastructure, and enterprise real estate, those interconnected decisions are constant and they carry a heavy weight.

Participating in the Signature Program provides a structured environment to examine growth deliberately. It offers space to test strategy, refine positioning, and ensure that scaling efforts remain aligned with long-term vision. Just as Enertiv helps its clients bring cohesion to fragmented building data, the program supports founders in bringing cohesion to their own strategic priorities.

We are proud to have Enertiv in BEN’s Signature Program, and we look forward to facilitating their growth throughout the next 12 months and beyond.