Submitting Data
Benchmarking accuracy depends on complete, timely utility data. SDX supports three ways to get data into the platform — choose whichever suits your workflow.
Submission methods
| Method | Best for | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Manual entry | A few buildings, ad-hoc updates | Low volume, immediate |
| CSV upload | Bulk historical data, quarterly batch updates | Medium volume, batch |
| Automated feeds | Ongoing portfolios, utility provider integrations | Zero effort after setup |
Manual entry
- Navigate to a building's detail page and click Meters > Add Reading.
- Select the meter (electricity, gas, water, district heating, etc.) or create a new one.
- Enter the reading date, consumption value, and unit.
- Optionally enter the cost and demand (kW / kVA).
SDX validates the reading against previous entries and flags anomalies such as negative consumption, implausible spikes, or overlapping date ranges.
CSV upload
Go to Data > Upload and select the building or choose Portfolio Upload to submit data for many buildings at once.
Template columns
| Column | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|
building_ref | Yes | BLD-001 |
meter_type | Yes | electricity |
start_date | Yes | 2025-01-01 |
end_date | Yes | 2025-01-31 |
consumption | Yes | 42350 |
unit | Yes | kWh |
cost | No | 5280.00 |
cost_currency | No | USD |
demand_kw | No | 185 |
Download the template from the upload page. SDX accepts .csv and .xlsx files up to 50 MB.
After uploading, a validation summary shows the number of readings accepted, warnings, and errors. You can correct errors in-app before committing the batch.
Automated utility feeds
SDX connects directly to 35+ utility providers and data aggregators. Once authorised, meter readings flow into the platform automatically — typically within 24 to 48 hours of the provider publishing them.
Setting up an automated feed
- Go to Data > Automated Feeds > Connect Provider.
- Search for your utility company or aggregator (e.g. "Pacific Gas & Electric", "Urjanet", "Measurabl Import").
- Authenticate with the provider using your account credentials or an authorisation token.
- Map the provider's meter IDs to the corresponding SDX buildings and meters.
SDX will backfill up to 24 months of historical data where the provider supports it.
Supported meter types
- Electricity (grid, on-site solar, CHP)
- Natural gas
- Water (potable, reclaimed)
- District heating and cooling
- Steam
- Fuel oil, diesel, LPG
- Waste (landfill, recycling, compost — by weight)
Data overwrite rules
- Manual readings and CSV uploads overwrite each other for the same meter and date range.
- Automated feed data takes precedence over manual entries unless you explicitly lock a reading.
- Locked readings are never overwritten by any source.
Data via API
Third-party software can submit data on behalf of building owners through the SDX API. See the Integration Guide and the Meters endpoint reference for details.