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PropTech

helios-eex.com

Sausalito, California, United States

Helios Exchange is the world’s first commercial real estate platform for energy retrofit project development, insurance and financing.

Helios Exchange is the world’s first commercial real estate platform for energy retrofit project development, insurance and financing. It provides building owners and facility managers with turnkey solutions to discover, insure and finance energy improvement projects with ease and confidence, and capture the resulting green premium on asset valuation. The rapidly growing Helios database covers over 150,000 commercial properties, 15 Billion Sq.Ft. of small to large size commercial real estate in major U.S. cities with high-energy prices, stringent energy disclosure and improvement mandates, and legislative support for innovative clean energy project financing such as PACE programs. Thanks to its city-scale smart building energy analytics, Helios Exchange has identified over $10 Billion in annual energy savings and compelling business cases. Through its network of financing partners, Helios can provide up to $500 Million in project finance across a variety of financing models for energy retrofit projects. Helios partners with a nationwide network of Energy Service Professionals to complement them with energy analytics, insurance and financing, enabling them to close more business. With the maturing of financing models such as Energy Savings Agreements and PACE financing, the emergence of big data analytics, Helios can offer zero-down financing solutions and insure performance risk to bring confidence to retrofit transactions, and do this at city-scale. Founded by sustainable investing pioneers, Helios Exchange has offices in multiple major U.S. cities.

Helios Exchange aims to enable building owners and facility managers to discover, insure and finance energy retrofit projects through a city-scale analytics platform and financing network.

What we offer

HELiOS PROPERTY MANAGER™

Streamline building portfolio management and enhance energy performance for commercial properties.

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HELiOS ENERGY ANALYTICS™

Streamlines tracking of building energy use, costs, and savings with standardized analytics.

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HELiOS BEPA™

Assess and optimize building energy performance easily and confidently.

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HELiOS EEM™

Optimize energy savings and financial performance of efficiency measures with HELiOS EEM™.

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HELiOS M&V™

Verify energy savings through real-time tracking and comprehensive performance reporting.

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HELiOS EE-SIM™

Streamline energy retrofit modeling and analysis with fast, user-friendly tools.

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HELiOS RETROFIT EXPLORER™

Rapidly identify energy savings opportunities among common measures.

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HELiOS EXCHANGE™

Streamline energy retrofit financing with analytics and insurance solutions.

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HELiOS ESA™

Service

Facilitates energy efficiency through third-party financing with no upfront costs.

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HELiOS E-Lease™

Service

Finance energy retrofits with payments tied to actual savings, promoting cash flow positivity from day one.

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HELiOS PACE™

Service

Financing solutions that allow building owners to implement energy projects with minimal upfront costs through tax assessments.

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Energy Performance Insurance

Service

Provides performance guarantees for energy savings during energy retrofit projects.

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HELiOS EE-Assure™

Service

Ensures reliable energy savings through rigorous technical due diligence and risk assessments.

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Market segments

Energy performance insurance and risk transfer

Insurance and risk-transfer products that guarantee or insure projected energy savings and manage performance risk for retrofit projects.

Retrofit financing and capital programs

Financing options and platforms that provide zero-upfront, long-term, and third-party funded capital for commercial retrofit projects, including lease, PACE and ESA structures.

Building energy analytics and portfolio benchmarking

Standardized energy use analytics and benchmarking to track consumption, costs, and savings across property portfolios and integrate with EPA Portfolio Manager.

Energy modeling, measurement and verification, and technical due diligence

Technical services and modeling for retrofit planning and validation, including building energy modeling, measurement and verification, BEPA assessments, and technical due diligence to quantify savings and risks.

Retrofit project development and measure analytics

Tools and analytics to identify, evaluate, and prioritize energy efficiency measures, calculate cost-effectiveness, and integrate incentives for project development.

More information about our offering

HELiOS PROPERTY MANAGER™

HELiOS Property Manager is a platform that provides building portfolio management and performance benchmarking capabilities for commercial real estate energy retrofit projects.

  • Benchmark Energy Performance
    Utilizes standardized metrics to effectively compare energy performance across different properties, aiding in strategic decision-making.
  • Centralize Portfolio Management
    Enables facility managers to effortlessly oversee and optimize energy performance for an entire portfolio of properties in one collaborative platform.
  • Track Performance in Real-Time
    Allows facility managers to continuously monitor energy performance and verify projected savings post-implementation.
  • Evaluate Project Risk
    Employs sophisticated analytics to assess the risks associated with energy efficiency projects, providing insights crucial for financial backing.
  • Integrate with EPA Portfolio Manager
    Provides easy access to benchmark your properties effectively, leveraging established EPA metrics.

HELiOS ENERGY ANALYTICS™

HELiOS Energy Analytics provides standardized building energy use analytics to track consumption, costs, and savings, simplifying complex data into actionable insights for property managers and owners.

  • Tracks Energy Consumption
    Enables precise monitoring of energy use through standardized metrics, ensuring accurate insights for cost management and savings identification.
  • Ensures Accurate Comparisons
    By neutralizing external factors, this feature allows for dependable comparisons of energy performance, critical for effective decision-making.
  • Provides Insightful Reports
    These reports aid stakeholders in understanding energy dynamics within their buildings, enabling informed management decisions.
  • Facilitates Performance Tracking
    Links data with established benchmarking standards to evaluate building performance against industry benchmarks, fostering continuous improvement.

HELiOS BEPA™

HELiOS BEPA delivers Building Energy Performance Assessment to benchmark and analyze energy performance during real estate transactions and retrofit planning. It utilizes rigorous standards like ASTM BEPA E2797, IPMVP, and ASHRAE 14 Guidelines for accurate assessments.

  • Quantifies Performance Risk
    Minimizes uncertainties for stakeholders by providing a risk metric for energy projects.
  • Adjusts Data for Accurate Comparisons
    Ensures data integrity by accounting for varying weather conditions affecting energy use.
  • Establishes Performance Baseline
    Provides a crucial reference point for analyzing energy efficiency projects.
  • Enhances Result Reliability
    Validates findings to increase trust in the assessment outcomes.
  • Identifies Key Performance Drivers
    Analyzes interactions between factors influencing energy performance.
  • Provides Detailed Records
    Delivers essential documents to support transparency and compliance.

HELiOS EEM™

HELiOS EEM provides Energy Efficiency Measures Analytics to evaluate proposed efficiency measures, analyze their financial characteristics, and identify utility rebates and other incentives, streamlining energy efficiency management for building owners.

  • Identify Performance Opportunities
    Pinpoint energy efficiency measures that deliver significant savings and performance improvements for commercial properties.
  • Evaluate Project Risks
    Quantify and understand the risks associated with performance claims in energy efficiency projects, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Analyze Financial Viability
    Provide detailed insights on costs, savings, and ROI for proposed energy efficiency measures to aid investment decisions.
  • Discover Financial Incentives
    Maximize savings by uncovering available rebates and incentives that complement investment in energy efficiency projects.

HELiOS M&V™

HELiOS M&V offers real-time retrofit performance tracking and reporting to verify savings while employing standardized measurement and verification guidelines.

  • Track Retrofit Performance Instantly
    Provides continuous updates on energy savings, allowing for immediate insights and adjustments.
  • Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards
    Aligns with recognized standards to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of energy savings data.
  • Generate Detailed Savings Reports
    Delivers robust reports that detail the effectiveness of energy efficiency measures tracked over time.

HELiOS EE-SIM™

HELiOS EE-SIM provides Energy Modeling Tools for retrofit analysis to model project impacts. This tool allows non-experts to rapidly model their properties and analyze energy retrofit opportunities, eliminating the costly and labor-intensive energy engineering cycles typically required to identify viable retrofit projects.

  • Model Energy Retrofit Opportunities
    Allows users to efficiently model properties with advanced algorithms, greatly reducing modeling time from weeks to less than an hour.
  • Utilize Standardized Energy Models
    Offers confidence and consistency in performance assessments, validated under ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2011.
  • Reduce Analysis Time
    Enables efficient identification of energy savings in under an hour instead of days.
  • Ensure Accurate Energy Predictions
    Provides confidence through validation studies that reinforce the efficacy of the modeling approach.

HELiOS RETROFIT EXPLORER™

HELiOS Retrofit Explorer is a remote energy audit tool that allows Facility Managers and Energy Service Professionals to efficiently identify energy saving measures among a comprehensive library of common measures, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in energy audits.

  • Conduct Remote Audits
    Significantly reduces costs and time associated with traditional energy audits, making audits more accessible.
  • Calculate Cost Effectiveness
    Enables users to make informed decisions on the financial viability of energy-saving upgrades.
  • Access Comprehensive Library
    Provides a wide range of energy-saving measures to choose from, ensuring diverse solutions for various building types.
  • Customize Energy Measures
    Enables personalized solutions tailored for specific building needs and energy goals.
  • Include Utility Incentives
    Enhances financial savings options by integrating applicable utility incentives into the cost-risk analysis.

HELiOS EXCHANGE™

HELiOS Exchange is an online financing services platform that coordinates building energy retrofit finance with analytics, insurance and financing options.

  • Supports Development And Financing
    The analytics support various stages of project development, ensuring informed decision-making.
  • Facilitates Multiple Financing Options
    HELIOS Exchange integrates numerous financing models that reduce upfront costs for building owners.
  • Provides A Cloud-Based Solution
    Offers an accessible platform for users to coordinate and manage retrofit financing easily.
  • Quantifies Project Risks
    Enables insurance options through thorough assessment of potential energy savings.

HELiOS ESA™

Efficiency Service Agreements (ESAs) finance energy efficiency projects with a third-party investor who funds improvements and monitors savings.

  • No Upfront Investment Required
    Building owners benefit from significant energy upgrades without any initial capital outlay.
  • Enables Cost Savings
    By tying costs to realized savings, clients effectively lower their energy expenses.
  • Mitigates Financial Risk
    Insurance options protect clients against underperformance, ensuring budget stability.
  • Aligns Costs with Savings
    Clients pay only for the savings achieved, ensuring financial feasibility.

HELiOS E-Lease™

HELiOS E-Lease provides Energy Efficiency Leases that cover the full cost of retrofit projects, ensuring that lease payments are less than the resulting energy savings.

  • Ensures Positive Cash Flow
    Lease payments lower than energy savings enhance financial viability and facilitate immediate cost reductions.
  • Launch Projects Without Capital
    Clients can immediately start retrofitting projects without the need for upfront capital, reducing financial barriers.
  • Covers All Retrofit Costs
    All project costs, including equipment and installation, are financed, allowing for an upfront investment without the burden of immediate capital outlay.
  • Customizable Payment Plans
    Flexible terms ensure affordability and alignment with expected energy savings, providing a bespoke financing solution.
  • Ensures Savings Accountability
    Regular assessments confirm that energy savings match projections, enhancing confidence in the project's financial benefits.

HELiOS PACE™

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing enables building owners to finance energy improvements through property tax assessments, covering project costs entirely including equipment and installation.

  • Covers Entire Project Costs
    Includes funding for all related costs—development, equipment, and installation—with no upfront payments required.
  • Offers Extended Payment Plans
    Allows building owners to pay for improvements over a lengthy period, improving cash flow and project feasibility.
  • Protects Against Performance Risk
    Helios partners with insurance providers to guarantee energy savings, bringing confidence to energy projects.

Energy Performance Insurance

Energy Savings Insurance provides guarantees for energy savings during retrofit projects.

  • Guarantees Energy Savings
    Ensures performance through comprehensive insurance policies that protect against potential shortfalls in expected savings.
  • Varying Terms Offered
    This feature reflects the flexibility in tailoring insurance terms for individual projects to match their specific risk levels.
  • Comprehensive Technical Support
    Technical reviews help identify risks, thus allowing clients to make informed decisions and secure proper insurance.
  • Performance Risk Assessment
    Evaluates and quantifies risks associated with energy savings estimates, enabling better underwriting and project confidence.

HELiOS EE-Assure™

HELiOS EE-Assure™ provides technical due diligence including building energy performance assessments, energy efficiency measures analytics, measurement and verification, retrofit energy modeling, and performance risk assessments, ensuring client confidence in energy savings.

  • Quantifies Performance Risk
    Offers analytical insights to gauge the likelihood of achieving expected energy savings, supporting financing options.
  • Accelerates Energy Modeling
    Streamlines the modeling process to quickly assess retrofit opportunities and their potential savings.
  • Establishes Reliable Energy Metrics
    Provides an accurate baseline to measure future energy performance against varying weather conditions.
  • Evaluates Energy Efficiency Proposals
    Delivers detailed analysis of proposed efficiency measures, assessing their feasibility and potential impact.
  • Mitigates Financial Risk
    Provides insurance coverage for energy savings, reducing financial uncertainty for clients.
  • Tracks Actual Savings
    Ensures that energy savings are monitored and verified regularly, enhancing accountability.