Features
GRITS is an easy-to-use platform for those involved in sustainability or facilities and energy management to better track, analyze, and report on their resource conservation projects. The GRITS Team is always working on new features to make the platform more helpful to users.
Check out many of the existing features below.
Collaborate on the web
Securely store your project data online and access GRITS’ encrypted server from anywhere in the world. Create log-ins for each department or stakeholder involved in project decision-making. Choose whether each team member can add/edit project data or simply view it.
Track all project savings
Track energy, carbon, water, waste, and financial savings with a dedicated page for each project. Update utility prices and measured reductions each year. Payback period, return on investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), and other financial metrics are calculated for all of your projects. Learn more →
Analyze all or part of your portfolio
View aggregate impact and performance metrics for your portfolio of projects. Review four kinds of savings calculations: average annual, current year, total to date, and whole project lifespan. Analyze more closely by filtering for specific groups of projects.
Report on progress
Generate charts and graphs in one click to illustrate project performance. Build multi-chart reports to share with key stakeholders. Export data to PDF or spreadsheet. Learn more →
Manage financial data
Track all project expenditures and utility rebates received in a centralized transaction ledger. For institutions with a revolving fund, track the financial savings transferred back into the account.
Customize
Input custom carbon emissions factors for your organization, forecast future resource prices and financial savings, and display data in your preferred units of measurement.
Learn from others
Explore thousands of completed projects shared by GRITS users in the GRITS Library. Filter by project type, facility type, peer institutions, and more. Learn about details like the equipment installed, project cost, and payback period. Connect directly with other users. Learn more →
Build sustainability action plans
Create actionable plans to achieve your institution’s sustainability goals. Use your project data to envision different pathways from a baseline to a future carbon, energy, water, or waste reduction target. Learn more →
Integrate with other platforms
Import your buildings and utility meter data from Energy Star Portfolio Manager and your emissions/energy footprint from SIMAP.
Get support
Ask questions directly to GRITS staff through live chat or via email. A full GRITS Guide and walkthrough videos provide instruction whenever you need it.