Case Study: Georgia Southern University achieves over $1M in energy savings with Willow

Georgia Southern University saves $1M in 9 months with Willow

Georgia Southern University faced challenges in reducing energy costs and its carbon footprint across its extensive campus portfolio. High operational costs, particularly from energy-intensive HVAC systems during hot Georgia summers, were compounded by siloed data systems that prevented efficient, predictive maintenance. The university partnered with Willow Inc. to implement its digital twin platform, Willow, to address these issues.

Willow implemented a solution that converged spatial, static, and live data into a unified digital twin, breaking down data silos. This integration enabled AI-driven insights and automated controls, allowing for predictive maintenance and optimized HVAC usage based on real-time occupancy. As a result, Georgia Southern realized an estimated $1 million in avoidable costs from Willow-generated insights within the first nine months, allowing the university to reinvest the savings into enhancing the student experience.

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