EnergyElephant vs Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero
EnergyElephant
energyelephant.comJohnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero
openblue.johnsoncontrols.comSide by side
| Figure | EnergyElephant | Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.30/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Energy Management Software | 8.3 (#4) | 6.9 (#17) |
| Data collection | The platform retrieves data from smart meters and sensors, supplier portals, business intelligence systems and APIs. | The platform automatically collects energy data from utilities, meters and building systems. |
| Integrations | EnergyElephant says it retrieves data from supplier portals, business intelligence systems, APIs, smart meters and sensors; the pricing page also describes automatic retrieval of supplier bills and data as an add-on module. | OpenBlue integrations cover access control, BAS controllers, meters, occupancy, utility power status, weather data, work orders and other building-system categories. |
| Security | The pricing FAQ says users can be assigned account permission levels and should be removed when they no longer need access. | OpenBlue uses micro-segmentation, end-to-end encryption and identity-based policies to secure IT and OT environments. |
| Support | All listed pricing plans include onboarding and switching support, and the company says premium support is available to customers regardless of account size. | Johnson Controls directs prospective customers to request a demo or contact its sales team. |
Plans
EnergyElephant
- Large$7.30 a month
- Medium$15.80 a month
- Small$26 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero
- OpenBlue Net ZeroPriced on request
In their own words
EnergyElephant
EnergyElephant helps organizations manage energy, waste, water, and carbon data for sustainability, cost control, and compliance. It gathers information from smart meters and sensors, supplier portals, business intelligence systems, and APIs. Automated bill processing checks for anomalies, flags estimated bills, and validates bills against local regulatory and tax data. Carbon reporting covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with methods including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Net Zero, CDP, GRESB, and TCFD. Users can track energy performance, set targets for significant energy users, and identify savings opportunities across meters and assets. Cost tools cover unit rates, procurement, spend projections, and budget analysis across energy, waste, water, and transport. Its iOS and Android app lets users photograph and submit electricity, gas, or water meter readings linked to their accounts. A 14-day trial provides access to all features. Plans include onboarding and switching support; pricing depends on meter or data-point count rather than regions. Listed options start with Large at $7.30 a month, with a 300-point minimum.
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero is a web-based platform for facility managers tracking energy, emissions and utility spending across building portfolios. It automatically gathers energy information from utilities, meters and building systems, then presents performance through a unified dashboard and real-time meter views. Teams can benchmark emissions between sites, forecast energy use and examine relationships among consumption, occupancy, schedules and external conditions to identify reduction opportunities. Reporting includes standard and configurable reports, a dashboard builder, scheduled email reports, portfolio KPIs and benchmarking. The platform manages scope 1 and scope 2 emissions and assists reporting for certification and compliance frameworks. Integrations cover access control, building automation controllers, meters, occupancy, utility power status, weather data and work orders. Utility data import, carbon tracking and API access are available. Pricing is on request, and Johnson Controls directs prospects to request a demo.