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Many organisations in the commercial sector place a high priority on environmental stewardship and responsibility. These organisations understand the vital importance of energy regulations and proper energy utilisation, as well as the fact that ten

What is an energy management system? An energy management system should be an all-encompassing tool for organisations to streamline energy management tasks. It should help businesses analyse their energy usage, identify wastage and facilitate the i

How can real-time energy data & monitoring improve utility management? Real-time energy data is a key metric for an energy management program to be successful. With live data being collected, the question becomes how to organise and review it.

If you manage a commercial building, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards is crucial. Energy standards such as IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) and ASHRAE  (the American Society of He

How does a lagging power factor affect your energy costs? When evaluating the performance of a building, the main goal is always to reduce energy consumption and costs wherever possible. However, one aspect that is often overlooked in this proc

The correlation between data and energy saving targets Reporting on your energy saving targets is a vital part of any effort to increase energy efficiency in your business. The process involves collecting and analysing large amounts of data to

Cutting costs and improving energy efficiency with an energy management system Looking for a simpler way to consolidate utility and energy data, as well as track energy performance? It might be time to invest in an energy management system (EMS

Top energy management tips for multi-site organisations For organisations that operate multiple commercial buildings, getting a top-level view of performance group-wide is fundamental and conducive to the success of any energy reduction strateg