Case Study: Northern Arizona University achieves sustainability and operational efficiency with Willow

Northern Arizona University saves $200k+ with Willow

Northern Arizona University (NAU) faced a significant challenge in achieving its carbon-neutrality goal due to disparate data systems across its campus. These silos made it difficult to aggregate and act upon data from thousands of IoT devices and building management systems, hindering sustainability reporting and operational efficiency. To overcome this, NAU partnered with Willow to implement its AI-driven digital twin platform.

Willow's solution integrated over 11 data silos into a single digital twin, providing a unified view of campus operations. This enabled NAU to optimize HVAC settings based on real-time occupancy data, shift to proactive maintenance, and unlock actionable insights. The results included over $200,000 in estimated avoidable costs within the first year and significant progress toward their sustainability goals, fundamentally transforming how the university manages its facilities.

Northern Arizona University