Keeping sustainability data accurate is one of the most critical challenges facing real estate and property management organizations today. Information like Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and meter readings not only ensure compliance with regulations but also directly affect rental revenue potential. Outdated or incorrect data can mean lost income opportunities and poor decision-making when it comes to energy efficiency investments.
At INFOCUS 2025, Michiel Houtsmuller from Aevitas Property Partners shared how his team is leveraging JD Edwards Orchestrator to automatically connect with trusted public and external sources. The result: sustainability data that stays up to date without the burden of manual entry or error-prone imports.
Why Accurate Sustainability Data Matters
For Aevitas, sustainability data is tied directly to business performance. In the Netherlands and across Europe, regulations require residential and commercial properties to have up-to-date EPCs. These ratings determine allowable rent levels—higher energy performance often translates to higher rental income.
With more than 6,000 residential and commercial units under management, manually tracking certificates and meter readings is simply not feasible. Certificates expire every 10 years, or sooner if upgrades such as insulation or solar panels are installed. Energy consumption data is needed quarterly—or even in 15-minute intervals—to track efficiency and support tenant billing.
Outdated information not only creates compliance risk but also limits the ability to justify rent increases and optimize operating costs.
Automating Updates with JD Edwards Orchestrator
Houtsmuller’s team turned to JD Edwards Orchestrator Connections to solve this challenge. By integrating directly with public EPC registries and external energy providers, Aevitas can:
- Pull EPC ratings automatically for each unit, comparing them against JD Edwards records.
- Receive alerts when discrepancies are found, prompting staff to review and update records.
- Capture meter readings directly from smart meters through external energy platforms, at daily or 15-minute intervals.
- Cross-check consumption and readings to detect missing or inaccurate data.
Instead of depending on manual imports, Orchestrator handles the work in the background. When mismatches occur, users are notified by email—or in future, via workflow automation—to quickly resolve issues.
Business Impact and Future Outlook
The impact of automating sustainability data is significant:
- Reduced risk of outdated data – keeping EPCs aligned with government registries ensures compliance and protects rental income.
- More efficient operations – thousands of units can be monitored without manual entry, saving time and reducing errors.
- Better insights for decision-making – detailed, accurate energy usage data supports trend analysis, tenant engagement, and future AI-driven forecasting.
Houtsmuller also emphasized how this automation lays the groundwork for advanced sustainability management. Storing data in JD Edwards’ Sustainability Framework and analyzing it alongside financial data provides a complete picture of operational and environmental performance.
Takeaway
For JD Edwards users, Aevitas’ approach demonstrates the power of connecting Orchestrator with trusted external sources. By automating sustainability data updates, organizations can ensure compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and build a strong foundation for long-term ESG strategies.
Want more?
Explore more content and resources to help you get the most from your JD Edwards investment:
- Be sure to check out the INFOCUS 2025 Event Hub (coming soon) for presentation slides – available exclusively to Quest members.
- Explore the JD Edwards Orchestrator Strategic Content Center for more Quest-exclusive resources.
- Visit the Quest Learn Library for blogs, how-to demos, and on-demand sessions.
- Connect with peers in one of our Quest JD Edwards Community User Groups to swap stories, ask questions, and share tips with other users facing the same challenges.
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