All You Need to Know about Energy Monitoring Systems
An energy monitoring system will aid your understanding of your energy consumption. Let us explain how...
As the world’s population strives for a more sustainable future, it is becoming crucial for businesses to look for ways to lessen their environmental impacts. An energy monitoring system is a great way to do this, providing businesses with valuable insights into their energy usage with real-time data and helping them to identify areas where improvements can be made. In this article, we will explain all you need to know about energy monitoring systems.
What is an energy monitoring system?
Firstly, let's understand what an energy monitoring system is.
An energy monitoring system collects granular data from the individual supplies of a building using meters - which must be properly maintained. This data can then be used by building owners to make informed decisions about how to improve the energy efficiency of their building.
How does it work?
An energy monitoring system uses sensors and metering to collect data on energy usage from various supplies within a building. The data collected is then analysed by an Energy Bureau (we have one in-house) against KPI benchmarks (Key Performance Indicators), and presented to building owners in a user-friendly way.
An example of an energy monitoring system that anyone would be familiar with is the smart meter. The smart meter monitors energy consumption and displays it in real time through its user-friendly system. Although, due to its more compact functionality, a smart meter provides less detailed information than an energy monitoring system. Energy monitoring systems provide detailed information on individual supplies rather than one holistic view of the building. This makes them great tools for owners of larger buildings, tenanted buildings, etc.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of an energy monitoring system include: identifying energy consumption patterns, access to granular data, enhanced maintenance (through the system detecting faults early), and real-time energy monitoring data. The granularity of data visible through an energy monitoring system is a really valuable tool in securing investment from key stakeholders for energy-related investments.
To summarise...
There are many different benefits of a smart energy monitoring system. They are an essential tool for businesses to monitor their energy consumption. By implementing one, businesses can identify usage patterns and identify areas where savings can be made.
If you are interested in implementing an energy monitoring solution for your business, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us to find out how we can help.