Amazon and Trane Technologies Report 15% Improvements in Building Energy Efficiency with AI-Enabled Tool, BrainBox AI: Plan for Widespread Rollout

      Energy management for buildings and facilities has long been recognized as a means toward better energy efficiency. Amazon teamed up with Trane Technologies, utilizing Trane’s BrainBox AI platform at three grocery fulfillment centers. The project resulted in nearly 15% less energy use. That is significant for an efficiency improvement. There are now plans to deploy the system at more than thirty grocery fulfillment and distribution facilities. The BrainBox system autonomously adjusts temperature control and ventilation systems to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Amazon also plans to deploy the system at its stores in 2026.

     Amazon VP Christina Minardi noted:

“By working with Trane Technologies and the BrainBox AI team, we’re turning our buildings into intelligent systems that learn and adapt, helping us meet both our sustainability and performance goals in real time,” Minardi said.

     According to Trane's press release, the results were significantly better than anticipated, in fact, double what was anticipated:

“Initial deployment at three pilot Amazon Grocery fulfillment facilities in North America exceeded expectations, achieving energy-use reductions of nearly 15% - more than double the original project targets. BrainBox AI, acquired by Trane Technologies, autonomously optimizes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational costs without compromising comfort or performance.”

“This initiative aligns with Amazon’s two-pronged approach to sustainability: decarbonizing existing buildings through smart technology while prioritizing energy-efficient and low-carbon materials in new construction.”

“Using AWS’ AI technology which contains over 10 key AWS solutions such as Amazon S3, and Amazon Bedrock, BrainBox AI cleared the pathway for the Amazon Grocery fulfillment sites’ contribution as a driver of progress toward this goal. Its inclusion in the accelerator cemented the company as a recognized leader in climate-focused technology innovation, working alongside other start-ups to drive impactful change within large-scale operations.’

     This successful pilot suggests that similar facilities may benefit from energy and cost savings through similar AI-enabled energy management systems. Energy efficiency improvement remains the cheapest overall form of decarbonization.

   

 

 

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Amazon to scale AI-enabled efficiency tool after pilot shaves 15% from energy use. Phillip Neuffer. Utility Dive. December 10, 2025. Amazon to scale AI-enabled efficiency tool after pilot shaves 15% from energy use | Utility Dive

Trane Technologies and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Energy Efficiency and Building Decarbonization across Amazon Grocery Fulfillment Centers in North America. Trane Technologies. December 1, 2025. Trane Technologies and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Energy Efficiency and Building Decarbonization across Amazon Grocery Fulfillment Centers in North America | Trane Technologies