SSRIA Member Feature: No Retrofit? No Problem. Optiem Energy’s Scalable Solution for Net-Zero Buildings

Optiem Energy is working with organizations across Canada to make buildings more efficient and sustainable, without the need for major retrofits. By combining edge computing with IoT sensors, they track energy use in real time and uncover practical ways to cut waste, improve performance, and create more comfortable spaces for the people who use them.

Their AI-powered Virtual Energy Manager (VEM) continuously analyzes energy data to flag inefficiencies and equipment issues before they escalate, ensuring lasting performance, not just one-time fixes. 

“We focus on helping organizations shift from reactive to proactive energy management,” says Geoffrey McNeil of Optiem Energy. “Every solution is customized using a data-driven Gap analysis that benchmarks performance against global building data—allowing us to forecast reductions with over 95% statistical confidence before any financial commitment is made.”

Although new to Canada, Optiem Energy brings 15+ years of international success across 75 different countries, including projects with Oxford University and one of the largest U.S. school districts. In Alberta, they’re now working with clients in healthcare, logistics, education, and hospitality to identify significant savings and decarbonization opportunities.

Optiem’s data-first model is ideal for organizations seeking fast, low-risk energy solutions with no upfront cost. “We diagnose inefficiencies like an MRI for your building, before prescribing any upgrades,” Geoffrey McNeil explains. “And our solutions are designed to pay for themselves through immediate savings.”

By lowering financial and operational hurdles, Optiem is unlocking energy intelligence for organizations that previously saw efficiency as out of reach.

As new SSRIA members, Optiem looks forward to collaborating with innovators in Alberta’s building sector and demonstrating their impact through real-world pilot projects.

“We’re eager to share knowledge, explore pilot opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the SSRIA network. Alberta’s building sector is at a pivotal point, and we want to help accelerate data-backed decision-making that leads to real emissions reductions.”

By pairing proven technology with real-time insights and AI-powered monitoring, Optiem Energy is helping organizations scale energy efficiency across entire building portfolios, not just one project at a time. Their accessible approach makes it easier to accelerate progress toward a net-zero future.