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Buildings Podcast

Tackle HVAC Energy Waste with R-Zero’s Jennifer Nuckles

The growth of AI is putting more pressure on the electrical grid than ever before—but there’s still a lot of wasted energy out there when it comes to individual buildings. Jennifer Nuckles of R-Zero joins the Buildings Podcast to explain where to find HVAC waste and how to optimize systems.
Oct. 12, 2026
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Key Highlights

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • The most common sources of wasted energy
  • The risks of letting HVAC setpoints drift as your building evolves
  • The data FMs should look at first to optimize HVAC use
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Is your HVAC system consuming unnecessary energy? This episode of the Buildings Podcast reveals four places to find data that will help you trim your HVAC system’s energy use—plus, how to make sure your setpoints evolve as the usage patterns in your building evolve.

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About Our Guest:

Jennifer Nuckles is an energy conservation expert and the CEO of R-Zero, an AI platform for buildings.

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Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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