Modernizing Building Controls: Edo + Normal Software in Action

The Challenge

Commercial buildings are responsible for a significant portion of U.S. energy use, yet they still face challenges with fragmented systems, proprietary tools, and outdated processes. Consequently, this has resulted in missed opportunities for energy savings, operational efficiency, and occupant comfort. Building owners and operators need a solution that simplifies integration and breaks down data silos. They also require long-term optimization without costly, vendor-specific platforms. 

The Solution

The Edo Gateway is deployed on a building’s local area network. Basically, this allows Edo to optimize building energy consumption and peak demand. The Normal Framework software runs on the Edo Gateway and allows for seamless integration with building control systems, IoT devices, and equipment. Thus, such integration enables Edo’s Smart Building Operations Team to monitor fleets of connected devices, detect offline controllers, and manage millions of streaming data points across vast building portfolios. 

The Edo Gateway and Normal Framework software are key components of Edo’s hardware and software stack. They enable Edo to collect, organize, and visualize building data. This can transform raw information into actionable insights through advanced data discovery and trending. 

By leveraging open protocols like BACnet and Modbus, Normal’s platform bridges legacy systems with modern technology. Features such as automatic device discovery, advanced data normalization (based on Haystack 4.0 standards), and built-in monitoring streamline traditionally complex projects into manageable, efficient workflows.

These capabilities enable Edo to provide building owners, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with greater control over their data and operations. Therefore, this reduces integration barriers and eliminates recurring costs while ensuring full ownership of building system connectivity. 

Conclusion

Edo, in partnership with Normal Software, is demonstrating that open, interoperable building controls are essential for modernizing commercial buildings. Their approach simplifies integration, enhances operational efficiency, and empowers stakeholders with real-time insights.

About Edo

Edo is a leading provider of innovative energy efficiency and demand flexibility solutions. We partner with utilities to transform commercial buildings into efficient, reliable contributors to the electric grid. Edo’s AI-driven platform optimizes thousands of buildings and seamlessly aggregates distributed energy resources (DERs) to create virtual power plants (VPPs). Edo’s technology and expertise decrease energy consumption, reduce costs, and cut carbon emissions for a sustainable future. 

About Normal Software

Normal Software enables system integrators, Master Systems Integrators (MSIs), OEM partners, and building portfolio owners to seamlessly deploy and manage smart building technology. Our platform simplifies energy optimization, fault detection, and facility management across complex portfolios. With NF available through the Normal Portal, users can activate licenses, monitor system health, and optimize performance from a single dashboard. Learn more at normal.dev.