The Weidt Group (Weidt), offering energy analysis and consulting to reduce the environmental impacts of building design and construction, announced the public release of its energy modeling tool, Net Energy Optimizer (NEO), as software as a service (SaaS). By making this energy analysis tool available beyond Weidt staff, all users now have the ability to provide stakeholders with accurate, validated data, available in real time.

Prior to introducing this new service offering, The Weidt Group successfully utilized NEO internally, providing consultation services to utility customers through Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs. Releasing NEO as a SaaS allows users to see validated results for hundreds of proven energy-efficiency options in real time. Having data readily available at all times empowers customers to make quicker, more informed decisions to construct and maintain higher-performing buildings.

"Launching this evolution of NEO allows team members in a variety of roles access to energy analysis relevant to their projects at the right time," said Jim Douglas, PE, LEED AP, director of energy & software services at Weidt. "As we continue to grow with the ever-changing energy industry, we are creating and adapting tools to help our clients' stakeholders be more efficient during the design and construction process. We are excited to expand our reach to a variety of stakeholders in the industry."

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