Meters, control systems, engineering methods, utility programs, and analytics tools all define performance differently. Each relies on its own assumptions, baselines, and methodologies.

Without a shared reference, energy performance is measured but not comparable.

When performance is defined inconsistently, it becomes difficult to compare buildings, verify improvement, or scale analytics across portfolios and programs.

Results vary by method, interpretation, and context rather than by actual performance.

Fragmentation is resolved when performance is defined by measurement.

Measured behavior, normalized across operating conditions and compared across peer groups, establishes a consistent reference that analytics can rely on.

With a consistent reference in place, benchmarking becomes possible.

The following section describes how Pathian analytics establish comparable performance benchmarks.