Built for University Facilities Leaders

Your campus wastes millions on outdated heating every year

Universities running on aging steam and boiler systems overspend by 20–25% annually. runwise modernizes your entire campus wirelessly — with zero upfront cost and a one-day install.

20–25%
Average energy savings
1 day
Wireless installation
$0
Upfront cost
10K+
Buildings on platform
Trusted by
Columbia UniversityNYUBoston UniversityFordham UniversityThe New SchoolPace UniversityHunter College
The Problem

Outdated heating is one of your biggest hidden budget drains

Most university campuses rely on heating infrastructure built decades ago — never designed for modern efficiency, remote monitoring, or today's compliance requirements.

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Constant Overheating

Pneumatic boiler systems can't modulate heat precisely. Buildings get blasted all winter while windows open to compensate — and you pay for every wasted BTU.

+22%
average over-spend on heating campus-wide
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Reactive Maintenance

Without real-time monitoring, your team only learns about failures when a professor complains — or when a pipe bursts and causes tens of thousands in damage.

$40K+
average cost of a single steam failure event
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Regulatory Exposure

Laws like NYC's Local Law 97 are expanding to large institutions. Outdated systems put universities at growing risk of compliance fines and failed audits.

LL97
and similar emissions laws are coming for campuses
How It Works

From outdated to optimized in days, not years

No capital project. No construction. runwise installs wirelessly on your existing systems and starts saving from day one.

1

Campus Assessment

We analyze your buildings, boiler systems, and energy bills to build a precise, verified savings forecast for your institution.

2

Wireless Install

Our team installs sensors and smart controls in one day per building. Zero wiring, zero construction, zero campus disruption.

3

AI Optimization

runwise learns each building's thermal behavior and optimizes heat delivery continuously — weather-responsive, 24/7, automatically.

4

Live Dashboard

Your team gets one dashboard for all buildings — real-time alerts, savings tracking, and compliance documentation built in.

The ROI

Real savings, verified every month

runwise delivers measurable ROI from the first billing cycle. Your team sees every dollar saved in real time — and can report it to anyone who asks.

Real results across 10,100+ buildings
Buildings on platform
10,100+
Total savings generated
$147M+
Average energy reduction20–25%
Buildings seeing savings100%

Zero upfront cost. runwise runs on a shared-savings model — you only pay from the savings you generate. No capital budget needed.

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Profit from month one

Most campuses see measurable savings on their first billing cycle. No capital budget. No multi-year payback period to justify.

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Board-ready reporting

Export verified savings data for administration, sustainability committees, or accreditation bodies — generated automatically.

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Hit your sustainability targets

Reduce campus carbon footprint with verified, auditable data. Build toward net-zero commitments with measurable monthly progress.

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Catch problems before they escalate

Flood, gas, and equipment failure alerts reach your team instantly — protecting campus infrastructure and student safety.

"
We've seen millions of dollars in savings already. And it's really cool that I get to see the amount of money saved on the app.
Cody StrykerAttorney and Property Manager, Friedman Management
Get Started

Find out exactly how much your campus could save

No commitment. We'll build a custom savings estimate for your institution and walk you through it.