BlueNodes provides automated heating thermostat solutions for non‑residential buildings such as care facilities and clinics. Their smart system installs quickly, runs on batteries for up to five years, and can be programmed remotely to reduce energy use and CO₂ emissions, often achieving payback within two years thanks to government subsidies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Non‑residential buildings such as care facilities and clinics often leave heating systems running unattended, leading to unnecessary energy consumption, higher CO₂ emissions, and limited ability to control temperatures remotely.
Solution
BlueNodes offers battery‑powered, smart heating thermostats that can be installed quickly without extensive retrofitting. The devices enable automated weekly schedules and remote temperature adjustments via a cloud interface, allowing facility managers to optimize heating based on occupancy patterns. Integrated local data storage ensures compliance with German privacy regulations. By reducing unnecessary heating, the system can lower CO₂ emissions by up to 2.61 kg per m² per year, with typical payback achieved within two years, especially when combined with BEG subsidies.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of non‑residential buildings—particularly nursing homes, clinics, and other care facilities—that need efficient, low‑maintenance heating management.
Features
- Battery‑operated thermostats with up to five years of runtime, eliminating wiring and maintenance costs
- Plug‑and‑play installation completed within 14 days, suitable for existing heating infrastructure
- Automated weekly programming and remote control through a secure web dashboard
- Local data processing and storage in Germany to meet strict privacy requirements
- Energy‑saving analytics that quantify CO₂ reduction and support BEG subsidy applications
- Compatibility with federal efficiency funding (minimum investment €300, 15 % grant rate)