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Longyearbyen Energy Management Case Study with GENESIS64

Case study showing how Longyearbyen deployed ICONICS GENESIS64 to monitor and control energy use across nonresidential buildings in an Arctic settlement.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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Longyearbyen implemented a centralized automation system using KE Automasjon Datavaktmesteren integrated with ICONICS GENESIS64. The solution covers building HVAC, lighting, ventilation, and water treatment across schools, kindergartens, and municipal facilities. Results include 76 percent heating and 50 percent electricity reductions in the shopping center, plus 46 percent heating and 32 percent electricity savings across other buildings. Mobile access and alarm management improved operator efficiency and reduced frozen pipe incidents.

Key takeaways

Centralized monitoring of all nonresidential buildings via unified dashboard

Heating energy reduced 76 percent and electricity 50 percent in shopping center

Total heating energy cut 46 percent and electricity 32 percent across community buildings

Mobile access enables remote control without site visits

Early temperature alarms reduced frozen pipe incidents and improved operational security

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