Scaler x NanoGrid Partnership

Scaler and nanoGrid: From Meter to Sustainability Reporting, Without the Spreadsheet Chaos

|3 min read|By: Nico Smith

For real estate portfolios facing rising sustainability expectations, the gap between accurate utility data and meaningful reporting has always been frustrating.

Data lives in one silo. Reports live in another. And in between? Manual exports, version conflicts, and the constant question: can we actually trust these numbers?

There’s a better way now.

nanoGrid now integrates directly with Scaler, connecting live meter data straight to your sustainability data platform. No file transfers. No data cleaning. No spreadsheet detours.


Why this matters

Sustainability frameworks such as CSRD are becoming more demanding every year. They require data that is not only accurate, but fully traceable. Investors, lenders, and regulators want to understand where every figure comes from and whether it stands up to scrutiny. That’s difficult when performance metrics are built on estimates and disconnected spreadsheets.

With nanoGrid feeding real-time utility data directly into Scaler, sustainability metrics are based on measured consumption, not assumptions. Electricity, gas, water, and district heating are captured at source and delivered into Scaler in a structure ready for analysis, decision-making, and regulatory reporting.

What this integration delivers

  • Audit-ready, traceable data quality
    Meter-level data flows into Scaler with full traceability. Every value links back to the source meter and exact timestamp, creating a clear and defensible data lineage.

  • One dataset for everyone
    When teams rely on different extracts, decisions slow down and confidence drops. This integration establishes a single, consistent baseline so portfolio discussions start from the same verified information.

  • Faster reporting cycles
    Removing manual data collection means quicker responses to investor requests, regulatory deadlines, and internal reviews. Time previously spent chasing files can be redirected toward performance improvements.

  • Comparable performance across borders
    For multi-site portfolios, one consistent data backbone enables fair benchmarking and analysis across countries, asset types, and property managers.

A shared belief

nanoGrid and Scaler built this integration around a straightforward principle:
if the data isn't right, the decisions won't be either.

This connection ensures reliable utility data is in place first, giving sustainability and investment decisions a solid, transparent foundation.

About Scaler:

Scaler is the leading sustainability platform purpose-built for the real estate industry. Founded in 2021, Scaler helps real estate managers and investors protect asset value, reduce risk, and improve long-term performance through practical and intuitive tools.

The platform converts fragmented sustainability data into actionable, real-time insights, enabling real estate teams to identify underperforming assets, benchmark portfolio performance, streamline data reporting, and develop evidence-based decarbonization strategies. Recently, the company appointed GRESB co-founder Sander Paul van Tongeren as Chief Commercial Officer, signalling their continued growth and commitment to industry leadership.

About nanoGrid: 

nanoGrid helps multi-site businesses get control of their energy data. The platform captures utility consumption directly at the meter and centralises it, giving portfolio owners and tenants real-time visibility across all their sites.

All hardware and software is developed in-house, which means complete control over data quality from sensor to dashboard. No reliance on third-party systems, no gaps, no guesswork.

Whether tracking costs, meeting ESG/CSRD targets, or spotting anomalies before they become problems, teams work from data they can actually trust. nanoGrid currently serves over 300 customers across 25+ countries, monitoring more than 350,000 measurement points.

Ready to see it in action?

Managing a multi-site portfolio comes with enough complexity. Sustainability reporting shouldn’t add to it. The nanoGrid–Scaler integration shows what’s possible when accurate, live utility data flows directly into a dedicated data platform.

Curious how this would work for your portfolio?
Reach out to the nanoGrid or Scaler team and we'll walk you through it.

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