A comprehensive energy management solution enables businesses to manage and track all of their energy usage in one place. These are some of the more popular energy management systems that organizations implement to optimize their energy usage.
Accruent Observe Energy Management Software
Accruent's Observe platform is a comprehensive energy management system that empowers organizations to address their most pressing energy concerns. The project-tracking tools, holistic dashboards, and automation capabilities that Accruent Observe can help your company meet budgeting and sustainability goals through judicious energy management.
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Companies use a BAS to manage internal building systems such as HVAC and lighting. Consistent monitoring and output controls enable a BAS to coordinate operations between all systems for optimized energy usage.
Energy Information Systems (EIS)
An EIS is a cloud-based technology that collects and analyzes gas and electric usage data. An energy information system helps identify areas for energy efficiency improvement and advanced analytics can anticipate future energy consumption needs based on historical data.
Industrial Energy Management Systems (IEMS)
An IEMS is an energy management system designed to accommodate industrial facilities such as refineries and manufacturing plants. Functionalities like around-the-clock energy output monitoring and data analysis empower companies to make informed decisions in meeting required carbon emissions standards, maximizing efficiency, and reducing energy costs.
Demand Response Systems (DRS)
Utility companies use demand response systems to balance the demand on power grids. Utilities send requests for participating companies to shift their energy usage to off-peak demand times when the grid is experiencing a heavy load. By receiving various incentives — usually monetary benefits — companies often honor requests if it doesn't negatively impact their productivity or operations.
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
An ESS utilizes batteries and flywheels to capture and retain unused energy during off-peak periods of energy usage. During peak demand times, the system can then provide supplemental power as needed. Employing an ESS maximizes energy efficiency and can help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions by reducing the need for newly generated electricity.