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Automation for government buildings and facilities
Integrated automation strengthens operational performance today and prepares government agencies for tomorrow’s demands
Integrated automation strengthens operational performance today and prepares government agencies for tomorrow’s demands
Modernize Operations With Government Building Automation
Federal, state and local agency facilities face distinct challenges that demand specialized solutions. With decades of experience serving government customers globally, we deliver automation that helps you meet stringent government security regulations, address energy mandates, protect against cyber threats and maximize performance across your portfolio while staying within budget.
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U.S. buildings consume more energy
Buildings operated by businesses, federal, state and local governments in the United States consume more energy than the entire country of Canada.
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30%
Commercial buildings in the United States waste, on average, 30% of the energy they use.
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More than 10 million buildings
globally use Honeywell solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Government Building Automation
Government facilities face unique requirements that include strict cybersecurity standards, compliance with federal energy mandates, limited budgets, and the need to maintain operations across diverse building types and ages. Our solutions help address these specific challenges with OT cybersecurity and cyber-secure infrastructure, flexible financing options, and the ability to integrate with legacy systems. OnGuard and ProWatch meet requirements for difficult to deploy access control government regulations. With decades of experience working with agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, we also understand how to navigate government procurement processes.
Our government building automation systems provide the visibility and control needed to help achieve energy targets. Smart meters and sensors provide detailed consumption data across your portfolio; automated systems optimize heating, cooling, and lighting based on occupancy and usage patterns; and advanced analytics identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Many government customers use these capabilities to develop Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) that fund the upgrades through the savings they generate.
Our systems integrate multiple layers of cybersecurity protection. These include secure communication protocols, continuous network monitoring, access controls, and incident response capabilities. We design solutions that separate operational technology from broader IT networks while still enabling data flow between the two. Our team integrates Zero Trust principles and stays current with evolving threats and government security requirements (including NIST standards) to help your agency maintain a strong security posture.
Yes, our systems specialize in working with mixed building portfolios that include both modern and legacy systems. Our solutions use open protocols that can interface with equipment from multiple manufacturers, allowing you to modernize gradually while preserving the investments you’ve already made. Our team assesses your current infrastructure, identifies integration opportunities and develops phased approaches that fit your budget and operational requirements.
Improving indoor air quality starts with continuous measurement and monitoring. Our TR50 Sensor provides real-time monitoring of five key parameters—carbon dioxide, particulate matter (PM2.5), volatile organic compounds, temperature and humidity—with visual confirmation through color-coded LED indicators. This enables demand-controlled ventilation that adjusts based on actual conditions. We combine this with building management systems that optimize the backbone of indoor air quality: ventilation, relative humidity, filtration and pressurization. Our Healthy Buildings solutions include comprehensive assessments to establish performance baselines, cloud-based dashboards for continuous monitoring through Remote Building Manager, and a full suite of improvement options including enhanced filtration, electronic air cleaners and portable air purifiers.
Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) provide a budget-neutral way to make building improvements that reduce energy and water use, paying for the upgrades with the savings they generate. This financing mechanism allows you to implement improvements—ranging from lighting upgrades and building envelope enhancements to renewable energy deployment—without additional taxpayer contributions or impact on capital spending budgets. Honeywell acts as an energy service company (ESCO), conducting thorough assessments of your current infrastructure, securing funding based on projected energy savings, and bearing responsibility for cost, performance and outcomes.