At large-scale auto facilities, operational efficiency isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to profitability. That was the challenge facing one prominent New Jersey-area auto mall, a massive campus of eight auto dealerships and a collision center spanning 64 acres and 313,000 square feet of indoor space.
The challenge
With 79 rooftop HVAC units, the facility was experiencing recurring equipment failures and performance inefficiencies that threatened to disrupt sales and slow revenue growth.
“With a facility the size of ours, it’s critical that we contain costs through being energy efficient.”
— Dealership Area Vice President
To address these issues, the auto mall partnered with GridPoint to implement a real-time energy and asset management solution. The goal: improve HVAC performance, reduce unnecessary repair and energy spend, and create long-term operational resilience.
The solution
GridPoint deployed its intelligent energy management system (EMS), giving the dealership portfolio granular visibility into HVAC performance and energy consumption across the entire campus. Through real-time asset data and actionable insights, facility managers could proactively identify inefficiencies, plan maintenance, and reduce system strain—turning what had been a reactive cost center into a managed, strategic asset.
“I think it’s our responsibility to moderate the amount of energy that we use within the dealerships.”
— Dealership Area Vice President
Key focus areas
HVAC monitoring
GridPoint delivered real-time visibility and intelligent controls across 79 rooftop HVAC units, enabling proactive maintenance, reducing emergency repairs, and improving system efficiency—all while cutting energy use and extending equipment life.
Lighting controls
Automated lighting schedules and advanced controls were implemented to reduce unnecessary usage during low-traffic hours, improve exterior lot visibility, and drive additional savings across the dealership footprint.
EV charging monitoring
Smart monitoring for electric vehicle chargers helped the facility better understand load profiles, reduce energy strain during peak hours, and prepare for growing demand as the EV segment expands.
GridPoint's Impact
25%+
Annual energy savings rate
$28K+
Average monthly energy spend reduction
$345K+
Average annual energy spend reduction
$1.73M+
Spend reduction across program term
Beyond the numbers, the New Jersey auto mall gained confidence in its infrastructure, avoided costly downtime, and extended the life of its HVAC equipment—all without requiring capital investment or disrupting day-to-day operations.
The dealership’s success illustrates the growing importance of data-driven energy management in the automotive retail sector. For dealership groups operating large, energy-intensive campuses, a solution like GridPoint’s doesn’t just optimize energy—it transforms operational strategy and delivers measurable business value.
