❄️ Energy savings are great—being able to prove them is even better.
For contractors and developers building in cold climates, energy-efficient materials aren’t optional—they’re required. And for distributors, offering these materials is only part of the value. The real edge comes from your ability to benchmark usage, track performance, and report impact using your ERP.
This blog shows how to set benchmarks and build reporting dashboards that make energy-efficient materials your most valuable product category.
🧱 What to Benchmark (And Why)
✅ 1. R-Value Per SKU Category
Higher R-value = more insulation power
Compare batt vs. board vs. spray-based options
Track which materials are most popular by climate zone
ERP Tip: Add R-value fields to SKUs and filter reports accordingly.
✅ 2. Product-Level ROI
Cost vs. energy savings
Warranty length vs. lifespan
Eligible tax credits or rebates
ERP Tip: Attach ROI calculators or rebate docs to quote templates.
✅ 3. Sales by Project Type or Region
Which cities or builders are buying high-efficiency materials most?
Where are rebate zones increasing adoption?
✅ 4. Vendor Certification Compliance
Track which vendors offer PHIUS, ENERGY STAR®, or EPD-backed insulation
Monitor expiration and update alerts inside ERP
📊 Sample Benchmarks & Metrics to Track
MetricTarget
% of total insulation sales that are R-21+60% or more
Green insulation quote inclusion rate85% of new build quotes
Certified material order volume$500k/quarter
Rebates claimed through ERPTrack growth by region
🧠 Build ERP Dashboards for Real-Time Impact
Sales Leaderboard: Top cold climate SKUs by margin
Regional Trends: Efficiency materials by climate zone
Customer Impact Reports: “Your project avoided X BTUs of heat loss”
📈 Sustainability storytelling that sells itself.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Energy-efficient materials win jobs—but metrics win loyalty. Benchmarking cold-climate performance with your ERP helps you sell smarter, track real results, and provide the documentation today’s buyers demand.
📞 Want to turn your insulation catalog into a data-backed cold climate strategy? Let’s benchmark together.
