Real Estate Retrofit Impact Metrics
This dataset provides detailed, project-level metrics on the sustainability and operational impact of real estate retrofits, including energy savings, carbon reduction, cost efficiency, and ESG certifications. It enables property managers and sustainability professionals to evaluate retrofit effectiveness, prioritize future projects, and report ESG progress to stakeholders and regulators.
Sample rows
preview · 8 of 80 rows · all 29 columns| retrofit_idstring | retrofit_typestring | retrofit_investment_costfloat | address_statestring | property_idstring | property_namestring | address_streetstring | address_citystring | address_postal_codestring | address_countrystring | retrofit_start_datedate | retrofit_end_datedate | pre_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloat | post_retrofit_energy_consumptionfloat | energy_savingsfloat | pre_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloat | post_retrofit_carbon_emissionsfloat | carbon_reductionfloat | pre_retrofit_operating_costfloat | post_retrofit_operating_costfloat | cost_savingsfloat | payback_period_yearsfloat | esg_certificationstring | certification_datedate | reporting_period_startdate | reporting_period_enddate | data_sourcestring | retrofit_descriptionstring | notesstring |
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| RF-10001 | hvac | 110000 | IL | P-5001 | Greenview Tower | 123 Elm St | Chicago | 60611 | USA | 2022-03-15 | 2022-05-10 | 980000 | 850000 | 130000 | 420 | 360 | 60 | 215000 | 190000 | 25000 | 4.4 | leed | 2022-08-15 | 2022-05-11 | 2023-05-10 | energy_management_system | Upgraded HVAC to high efficiency units. | Significant reduction in summer cooling load. |
| RF-10002 | lighting | 48000 | IL | P-5002 | Riverfront Plaza | 225 Wacker Dr | Chicago | 60606 | USA | 2021-09-05 | 2021-10-25 | 350000 | 295000 | 55000 | 150 | 130 | 20 | 83000 | 73000 | 10000 | 4.8 | energy_star | 2022-01-12 | 2021-10-26 | 2022-10-25 | utility_bills | LED lighting installed throughout all floors. | Lighting upgrade resulted in improved occupant comfort. |
| RF-10003 | solar | 150000 | TX | P-5003 | Sunrise Residences | 87 Main Rd | Austin | 78701 | USA | 2023-01-12 | 2023-03-05 | 670000 | 500000 | 170000 | 280 | 210 | 70 | 138000 | 110000 | 28000 | 5.36 | leed | 2023-06-01 | 2023-03-06 | 2024-03-05 | manual_entry | Installed rooftop solar panels. | Solar output exceeded initial projections. |
| RF-10004 | windows | 62000 | WA | P-5004 | Pine Grove Office Park | 455 Pine Ave | Seattle | 98101 | USA | 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-30 | 520000 | 470000 | 50000 | 210 | 190 | 20 | 95000 | 85000 | 10000 | 6.2 | none | blank | 2022-07-31 | 2023-07-30 | energy_management_system | Replaced single-pane windows with double-glazed. | Noticed improved thermal comfort post retrofit. |
| RF-10005 | insulation | 38000 | CA | P-5005 | Bay Street Lofts | 720 Bay St | San Francisco | 94109 | USA | 2021-11-02 | 2022-01-15 | 410000 | 355000 | 55000 | 175 | 150 | 25 | 75000 | 70000 | 5000 | 7.6 | energy_star | 2022-03-20 | 2022-01-16 | 2023-01-15 | utility_bills | Added blown-in insulation to attic and walls. | Winter heating bills reduced. |
| RF-10006 | water | 16000 | CO | P-5006 | Maplewood Center | 180 Maplewood Dr | Denver | 80203 | USA | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-10 | 192000 | 175000 | 17000 | 80 | 73 | 7 | 43000 | 40000 | 3000 | 5.33 | other | 2022-11-22 | 2022-09-11 | 2023-09-10 | manual_entry | Installed low-flow fixtures and water-saving appliances. | Water bills dropped significantly. |
| RF-10007 | lighting | 14000 | MA | P-5007 | Liberty Square | 58 Liberty Sq | Boston | 02109 | USA | 2023-02-01 | 2023-03-09 | 230000 | 205000 | 25000 | 93 | 83 | 10 | 36000 | 33000 | 3000 | 4.67 | leed | 2023-06-20 | 2023-03-10 | 2024-03-09 | energy_management_system | Replaced all bulbs with LED lighting. | Occupants report improved lighting quality. |
| RF-10008 | hvac | 86000 | TX | P-5008 | Gateway Building | 911 Gateway Blvd | Dallas | 75201 | USA | 2022-10-20 | 2022-12-28 | 680000 | 590000 | 90000 | 295 | 260 | 35 | 142000 | 124000 | 18000 | 4.78 | energy_star | 2023-03-10 | 2022-12-29 | 2023-12-28 | utility_bills | Chillers and air handlers replaced. | HVAC retrofit improved air quality as well. |
| RF-10009 | windows | 26000 | NY | P-5009 | Grand Central Offices | 100 Grand Ave | New York | 10013 | USA | 2021-07-10 | 2021-09-04 | 320000 | 295000 | 25000 | 130 | 120 | 10 | 57000 | 54000 | 3000 | 8.67 | none | blank | 2021-09-05 | 2022-09-04 | manual_entry | Installed UV-filtering windows. | Glare reduction noticeable. |
| RF-10010 | insulation | 17000 | MN | P-5010 | Lakeside Apartments | 70 Lakeside Dr | Minneapolis | 55402 | USA | 2022-04-17 | 2022-05-30 | 165000 | 140000 | 25000 | 65 | 55 | 10 | 39000 | 35500 | 3500 | 4.86 | leed | 2022-08-01 | 2022-05-31 | 2023-05-30 | energy_management_system | Basement and attic insulated. | Tenants report warmer interiors in winter. |
| RF-10011 | solar | 220000 | OH | P-5011 | Cedar Point Industrial | 220 Cedar Point Rd | Columbus | 43215 | USA | 2023-06-10 | 2023-08-12 | 900000 | 720000 | 180000 | 390 | 315 | 75 | 188000 | 153000 | 35000 | 6.29 | breeam | 2023-10-15 | 2023-08-13 | 2024-08-12 | manual_entry | Solar arrays installed on warehouse roofs. | Solar generation now covers 25% of total load. |
| RF-10012 | lighting | 10000 | OR | P-5012 | Westfield Commons | 121 Westfield Ave | Portland | 97209 | USA | 2022-11-24 | 2022-12-31 | 140000 | 125000 | 15000 | 58 | 52 | 6 | 23000 | 21000 | 2000 | 5 | energy_star | 2023-02-28 | 2023-01-01 | 2024-01-01 | utility_bills | Replaced parking lot and lobby lighting with LEDs. | Nighttime visibility improved. |
| RF-10013 | water | 32000 | IL | P-5001 | Greenview Tower | 123 Elm St | Chicago | 60611 | USA | 2022-04-01 | 2022-06-20 | 850000 | 830000 | 20000 | 360 | 351 | 9 | 190000 | 185000 | 5000 | 6.4 | leed | 2022-09-03 | 2022-06-21 | 2023-06-20 | energy_management_system | Rainwater harvesting system installed. | Water reuse for landscaping. |
| RF-10014 | hvac | 44000 | GA | P-5013 | Parkside Place | 401 Parkside Dr | Atlanta | 30303 | USA | 2022-07-05 | 2022-09-20 | 480000 | 415000 | 65000 | 210 | 185 | 25 | 102000 | 91000 | 11000 | 4 | none | blank | 2022-09-21 | 2023-09-20 | manual_entry | Variable speed drives added to HVAC system. | HVAC noise level reduced. |
| RF-10015 | insulation | 21000 | CA | P-5014 | Hilltop Tower | 800 Hilltop Rd | San Diego | 92101 | USA | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-22 | 215000 | 185000 | 30000 | 80 | 68 | 12 | 48000 | 43000 | 5000 | 4.2 | energy_star | 2023-05-15 | 2023-02-23 | 2024-02-22 | utility_bills | Foam insulation added to exterior walls. | Lowered heating and cooling needs. |
| RF-10016 | windows | 35000 | TX | P-5015 | Oakridge Retail | 59 Oakridge Blvd | Houston | 77002 | USA | 2021-04-15 | 2021-06-22 | 380000 | 355000 | 25000 | 140 | 128 | 12 | 66000 | 59000 | 7000 | 5 | leed | 2021-10-10 | 2021-06-23 | 2022-06-22 | energy_management_system | Added triple-glazed storefront windows. | Improved storefront visibility. |
| RF-10017 | solar | 140000 | MD | P-5016 | Harborview Corporate | 301 Harborview Dr | Baltimore | 21202 | USA | 2022-08-08 | 2022-10-19 | 790000 | 640000 | 150000 | 310 | 250 | 60 | 170000 | 140000 | 30000 | 4.67 | breeam | 2023-01-05 | 2022-10-20 | 2023-10-19 | utility_bills | Solar panel installation on office roof. | Solar offset 18% of annual energy. |
| RF-10018 | water | 8000 | UT | P-5017 | Aspen Court | 602 Aspen Ct | Salt Lake City | 84101 | USA | 2022-05-25 | 2022-07-12 | 110000 | 105000 | 5000 | 43 | 41 | 2 | 19000 | 18000 | 1000 | 8 | none | blank | 2022-07-13 | 2023-07-12 | manual_entry | Greywater recycling system installed. | Water usage reduced by 10%. |
| RF-10019 | lighting | 9000 | CO | P-5018 | Evergreen Plaza | 800 Evergreen St | Denver | 80206 | USA | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-15 | 99000 | 86000 | 13000 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 22000 | 20000 | 2000 | 4.5 | energy_star | 2023-07-28 | 2023-05-16 | 2024-05-15 | utility_bills | Garage and hallway lighting replaced. | LEDs improved safety and visibility. |
| RF-10020 | hvac | 37000 | PA | P-5019 | Metro Center | 120 Metro Ave | Philadelphia | 19103 | USA | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-10 | 440000 | 390000 | 50000 | 170 | 150 | 20 | 94000 | 83000 | 11000 | 3.36 | leed | 2022-12-20 | 2022-10-11 | 2023-10-10 | energy_management_system | Installed demand control ventilation. | Improved air quality and energy savings. |
What the 80 rows show
from the 80-row sampleSolar (retrofit type) stands out: mean retrofit_
- 15,750median retrofit_
investment_ cost - 3data sources
- 5esg certifications
- 167,500median pre_
retrofit_ energy_ consumption - 147,500median post_
retrofit_ energy_ consumption - 20,000median energy_
savings
Median 15,750, from 2,300 to 220,000.
- string 13
- float 11
- date 5
Columns
29 columns in three groups| column | type | description | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text 13 columns | |||
retrofit_id | string | Unique identifier for each retrofit project or interventionunique | RF-10001 |
property_id | string | Unique identifier for the real estate asset or property | P-5001 |
property_name | string | Name of the property or buildingoptional | Greenview Tower |
address_street | string | Street address of the propertyoptional | 123 Elm St |
address_city | string | City where the property is locatedoptional | Chicago |
address_state | string | State or region of the propertyoptional | IL |
address_postal_code | string | Postal code of the propertyoptional | 60611 |
address_country | string | Country where the property is locatedoptional | USA |
retrofit_type | string | Type of retrofit performed (e.g., lighting, HVAC, insulation, windows)7 values | hvac |
retrofit_description | string | Detailed description of the retrofit projectoptional | Cooling tower replaced. |
esg_certification | string | Type of ESG or green building certification achieved (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, ENERGY STAR)leed · breeam · energy_star · none · other · optional | leed |
data_source | string | Source of the data (e.g., utility bills, energy management system, manual entry)4 values · optional | energy_management_system |
notes | string | Additional comments or notes about the retrofit or metricsoptional | Significant reduction in … |
| Numbers 11 columns | |||
pre_retrofit_energy_consumption | float | Annual energy consumption before retrofit (kWh)0 or more | 980000 |
post_retrofit_energy_consumption | float | Annual energy consumption after retrofit (kWh)0 or more | 850000 |
energy_savings | float | Annual energy savings achieved (kWh)0 or more | 130000 |
pre_retrofit_carbon_emissions | float | Annual carbon emissions before retrofit (metric tons CO2e)0 or more | 420 |
post_retrofit_carbon_emissions | float | Annual carbon emissions after retrofit (metric tons CO2e)0 or more | 360 |
carbon_reduction | float | Annual carbon emissions reduction achieved (metric tons CO2e)0 or more | 60 |
pre_retrofit_operating_cost | float | Annual operating cost before retrofit (local currency)0 or more · optional | 215000 |
post_retrofit_operating_cost | float | Annual operating cost after retrofit (local currency)0 or more · optional | 190000 |
cost_savings | float | Annual cost savings achieved (local currency)0 or more · optional | 25000 |
retrofit_investment_cost | float | Total investment cost for the retrofit project (local currency)0 or more · optional | 110000 |
payback_period_years | float | Estimated payback period for the retrofit investment (years)0 or more · optional | 4.4 |
| Dates and times 5 columns | |||
retrofit_start_date | date | Date when the retrofit project startedoptional | 2022-03-15 |
retrofit_end_date | date | Date when the retrofit project was completedoptional | 2022-05-10 |
certification_date | date | Date ESG or green building certification was awardedoptional | 2022-08-15 |
reporting_period_start | date | Start date of the reporting period for impact metricsoptional | 2022-05-11 |
reporting_period_end | date | End date of the reporting period for impact metricsoptional | 2023-05-10 |
Use it for
A real estate dashboard
Retrofit_
investment_ cost by retrofit_ type and a breakdown of address_ state. Excel, Power BI or Tableau. Why do the 12 solar rows have a mean retrofit_
investment_ cost of 97,092? A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
- Retrofits80RF-10001110000hvacRF-1000248000lightingRF-10003150000solar
A software demo
Believable retrofits with property_
id, property_ name and address_ street to fill a screen in front of a buyer.
blueprint · real-estate-retrofit-impact-metrics
Behind this dataset
Same schema. As many rows as you need.
These 80 rows came out of a blueprint — 29 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.
- Each row represents a unique building post-retrofit.
- Include fields for pre- and post-retrofit energy usage.
- Calculate percent reduction in carbon emissions per property.
- Log retrofit type (e.g., insulation, windows, HVAC).
- Track retrofit dates and cost savings estimates.
- Flag buildings with third-party sustainability certification.
1 credit per row. Preview 20 rows free. Buy rows for the full run.
- Exports
- CSV, JSON, JSONL, Parquet, SQL, Excel, TSV, XML
- Licence
- yours to use, including commercially
- API slug
- real-estate-retrofit-impact-metrics