Everything you need to know about BRIGHTER — how it works, what it delivers and how it fits your building portfolio.
TL/DR: Seamless integration with all major metering companies.
We have developed several integrations within the Netherlands and Belgium to support metered data collection. You can find the list of data providers on the right.
Spectral is also a registered ODA (Onafhankelijke Diensten Aanbieder ), which implies we’re one of only 10 registered parties in the Netherlands that are periodically audited on our practices regarding data collection and whether we meet the required standards, especially GDPR. Further, we are also ISO 27001:2022 certified.
<strong>Energy Meters:</strong>
EDSN
Fudura
Innax
Hetmeetbedrijf
Joulz
EMB 2020
SmartVatten
Vattenfall
TUMS
Eneco
Anexo
Fluvius
<strong>Water Meters:</strong>
Smartvatten
<strong>Other Meter Data Providers:</strong>
Censo
Grid.com
Schipol API
Hello Energy
Rhino Energy / IQBI
TL/DR: BRIGHTER automatically adjusts climate settings using sensor and weather data to keep indoor conditions optimal.
BRIGHTER Building Optimization controls heating, cooling and ventilation based on sensor data and weather data and forecasts — like outside temperature and solar radiation. Every 10 minutes, if necessary, BRIGHTER adjusts the system settings based on the information from the sensors. These sensors measure the current temperature, humidity, and air quality in the building. This data is used to assess whether the desired conditions are being met and to adjust the control strategy as needed to maintain those levels.
TL/DR: BRIGHTER keeps the building within a seasonal comfort range while saving energy. Use local controls or contact the service desk if needed.
BRIGHTER Building Optimization helps keep the building comfortable while using only the energy that’s truly needed. It does this by maintaining indoor temperatures within a comfortable range — called the <em>comfort bandwidth</em>.
This comfort range changes with the seasons:
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<li>In summer, people wear lighter clothes, so a slightly warmer indoor temperature still feels comfortable. That means less cooling is needed, which saves energy.</li>
<li>In winter, cooler indoor temperatures feel fine because people are dressed more warmly. So the system uses less heating.</li>
</ul>
<p class=”wysiwyg-indent0.8333333333333334″>At the same time, the system avoids unnecessary energy use. For example, if heating a single zone would require the whole building to use excessive energy, BRIGHTER may adjust to prevent that.</p>
<p class=”wysiwyg-indent0.8333333333333334″>By responding to real conditions while managing overall efficiency, the system strikes a careful balance between comfort and sustainability.</p>
TL/DR: Everyone experiences comfort differently. To help save energy while maintaining a pleasant environment, we give some tips
Comfort feels different for everyone. Clothing, activity and room size all play a role. That’s why it’s hard to guarantee the same comfort level for every person. If we want to enable energy savings together without compromising your perception of comfort, please keep the following tips in mind:
<strong>Winter:</strong> At 20 °C, wearing a warm sweater already feels pleasant. A higher temperature is often unnecessary — this saves a lot of energy.
<strong>Summer:</strong> Since you’re already accustomed to warm outdoor temperatures, an indoor temperature of 24 °C still feels comfortable. This way, we use less energy for cooling.
<strong>Local controls:</strong> First, check if there’s a thermostat or wall control in your room. Many rooms have some local control that allows you to slightly raise or lower the temperature. Any changes you make are registered by our system and may influence how temperature is adjusted going forward.
<strong>Environment:</strong> In small spaces with many people, systems may regulate temperature less effectively. Be mindful of the number of people and the size of the space.
<strong>Still experiencing discomfort?</strong> It is a good practice to first check with others in the room to see if they’re also feeling uncomfortable. If needed, tenants can report issues via the service desk of the building.
TL/DR: We compare current use with BRIGHTER to a weather-adjusted baseline without it: Savings (%) = (Baseline – Actual) / Baseline × 100
We calculate energy savings by comparing the actual gas and heat consumption (with BRIGHTER Building Optimization) to a predicted baseline — what the building would have used without optimization. This prediction is based on the building’s historical consumption patterns, the day of the week, and is adjusted for current weather conditions.
In order to calculate the % of energy savings, the following formula is used:
savings_% = (estimated_energy_use – measured_energy_use) / estimated_energy_use * 100
Where estimated energy use is the predicted consumption without BRIGHTER Building Optimization and measured energy use is the current energy consumption with BRIGHTER Building Optimization.
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