Introduction: In today’s dynamic and environmentally conscious world, optimizing energy consumption and fostering sustainability are critical goals for organizations across industries. Real-time energy management consulting services play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. In this blog post, we will explore…
Application Series on Building Analytics: The Role of Analytics Software in the Implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS)
We all have systems – established either intentionally or by default. We use them to get ready in the morning, commute to work or school, accomplish our daily tasks, prepare meals and communicate with others. Even unstructured and chaotic ways of…
Fundamental Series on Building Analytics: How Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics Complement Energy Information Systems
After careful analysis and consultation, an energy manager at a large corporation has set an energy reduction target of 190 ekWh/m2 (18 ekWh/ft2) in her regional portfolio, a goal to be achieved within the next four years. Her team has prepared…
Fundamental Series on Building Analytics: How To Evaluate The Different Energy Information Systems Available Today
As explained in our previous blog, an Energy Information Systems (EIS) implementation must be tightly coupled with an effective energy management strategy to be successful. The goal of this blog is to establish a framework to help evaluate Energy Information Systems…
Fundamental Series on Building Analytics: How Does an Energy Information System Help Manage Building Energy and Why is it Needed?
The quote, “If you can measure it, you can manage it” is often attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. However, those who have done literature review believe that Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Rheticus coined the phrase back in the sixteenth century….
Fundamental Series on Building Analytics: What is an Energy Information System?
The energy crises of the seventies, beginning with the oil embargo in 1973, followed by the oil shock in 1979, are generally regarded as the catalysts that led to an increased focus on energy conservation. Energy supply problems caused dramatic increases…
Auditing Building Comfort Series: Safety & Energy Use in Lab Spaces
Lab spaces in K-12 schools and especially on university campuses are notorious for consuming a large proportion of the overall energy expenditure in their building portfolios. This is largely because of the necessary safety measures that are taken to maintain a…