Unlocking the Performance of Buildings and Workplaces with OpenBlue

**The Future of Sustainable Buildings**
Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings, has released a new study that highlights the benefits of its OpenBlue platform. The study, conducted by Forrester Consulting, found that a model organization representing a composite of interviewed customers from multiple industries could achieve up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years. ### Benefits of OpenBlue
* Up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years
* Up to 10% energy savings: Enhancing overall efficiency
* Up to 67% reduction in chiller maintenance: saving nearly $1.5 million over three years
* 7% rental premiums: Resulting in three-year present value of $3.2 million
* 8-month payback period: Based on the total costs and net benefits
The study highlights the potential of OpenBlue to transform the way buildings and workplaces operate, providing a significant return on investment for organizations. ### Artificial Intelligence in OpenBlue
Johnson Controls has significantly expanded its AI capabilities in its OpenBlue Enterprise Manager suite of digital solutions, part of the OpenBlue digital ecosystem. The updates include:
* **Integrated generative AI tools**: Proactively recommending impactful energy savings projects
* **Major upgrades to the user experience**: With a focus on personalization, improved design, and compliance with higher accessibility standards
* **Enhanced indoor air quality monitoring and sensor analytics**: Supporting smarter and healthier buildings
These features provide clearer insights and better performance, enabling organizations to make more informed decisions. ### FM:Systems Integration
OpenBlue is now integrated with FM:Systems solutions, expanding real-time data visibility and creating high-performance workplaces. This integration provides a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to optimize their buildings and workplaces. ### Real-World Examples
Customers have seen significant benefits from using OpenBlue, including:
* “OpenBlue has saved us up to 10% on our energy costs. We did some other work to reduce these costs, but OpenBlue showed us out-of-hours lighting was costing $17,000 per floor of our buildings.” – A customer interviewed for the study
* “Not only is Johnson Controls supplying the critical, backbone items of facilities management, like chillers, fire, security, and automation, but by adding a management layer on top of these, they have provided consistency and solid support.” – Another customer interviewed
### Conclusion
Johnson Controls continues to lead the way in innovation, with over 8,000 active patents and $3 billion invested in engineering, research & development over the past decade. The company’s commitment to sustainability and its cutting-edge technology make it an ideal partner for organizations looking to transform their buildings and workplaces. **About Johnson Controls**
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings. With a proud history of 140 years of innovation, the company delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and beyond. Visit [www.johnsoncontrols.com](http://www.johnsoncontrols.com) for more information. **About OpenBlue**
OpenBlue is an award-winning, AI-optimized smart building ecosystem of connected solutions and services. It allows customers to unlock the performance of their buildings and workplaces with near real-time data visibility. Learn more about the complete study at [https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue/total-economic-impact-study](https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue/total-economic-impact-study).