Backpack Unpacked

Backpack Product Updates: July 2024

Written by Backpack Networks | Jul 31, 2024 7:33:39 PM

Introduction 

We are trilled to present the latest enhancements to Backpack! Our upgrades include improved utilities graphs with detailed year-over-year metric comparisons and simplified energy compliance reports to help users better understand non-compliance risks. Additionally, we look forward to an upcoming update to the equipment management system, empowering Backpack users to assess risk levels across their portfolio and individual buildings. Keep reading to learn more!


Enhanced Utility Usage Pattern Insights 

Our latest enhancement to the consumption graph incorporates year-over-year (YoY) comparisons of metrics to illustrate the evolution of your energy consumption patterns. For example, are you curious about the potential impact of weather variations? Simply hover over the chart to reveal metrics highlighting temperature discrepancies. Visit our Knowledge Base article for more information. 

View of utilities graph

 

Energy Compliance Manager Made Easier

Monitoring energy compliance within a single building can be challenging, let alone across a national portfolio. With regulations on the rise, accompanied by escalating fines, staying compliant is more crucial than ever. The Backpack compliance report consolidates all your compliance needs into a user-friendly interface. This enables you to gain clear visibility into requirements, minimizing the risk of non-compliance. 

Building compliance information at your fingertips

 

Coming Soon: Enhanced Equipment Management and Strategic Planning 

By leveraging Backpack's comprehensive equipment cataloging system, enriched with data on end-of-life and replacement value, the upcoming equipment feature empowers users to assess risk levels across their portfolio and individual buildings. Moreover, it offers functionalities to align equipment with capital plans, promoting seamless coordination among all members of the organization. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon. 

Coming Soon: Enhanced equipment management 

Conclusion 

We are incredibly excited to introduce these dynamic new features that streamline the evolution of utility usage, simplify compliance management, and enhance our equipment cataloging capabilities. We're committed to continuously improving your experience with Backpack, If you have a special request or would like to talk to a Backpack team member about how to get started with Backpack, we would love to hear from you:  Contact Us