Business owners and homeowners can use energy management system to lower energy bills. Energy prices are always rising. Renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines are gaining popularity but they will take a lot of time to become widely adopted as oil and gas. This makes searching for ways to limit energy usage a top priority for both companies and homeowners.
One method of doing this is by investing in EMS. Your business will be able to take control of energy consumption and find ways to reduce the amount of energy they use. An energy management platform can help businesses boost their brand reputation by reducing their carbon footprints.
What is an EMS?
An EMS is a set of tools through which business owners and homeowners can understand their energy use and manage it by controlling their electric utilities. Companies can determine where they use most of their energy and suggest how to reduce energy usage in those places. An EMS platform consists of sensors, an EMS interface, a control system and devices controlled by the system. They give users sufficient information about their energy consumption. EMS can help with decision-making about energy activities and how to reduce energy consumption without hurting efficiency or productivity.
An EMS can notify a manager that a piece of equipment in the office is malfunctioning and using more energy than it should. The manager will make a decision to either replace the device or repair it to make it more energy efficient. Businesses owners can also use energy management system to define their KPIs and energy goals, as well as track their progress when it comes to saving energy. They can also use EMS to track both real-time and historical data on power usage and power flow. EMS can spot trends in energy consumption and predict monthly consumption and peak hours accordingly. They can also collect and combine energy data from various sources. General detailed reports on energy emissions, consumption, usage predictions and energy savings can be generated by EMS.
Types of EMS
EMS can be used in different places such as restaurant sites, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, factories and schools. They can even be used in regular homes. The electric vehicle industry can also benefit from energy storage and EMS.
Smart meters installed in the building will monitor the energy usage of devices in the building and send the data to a central system. Users can look at their power usage from the system’s interface. Some EMS offer notifications or alerts when energy use exceeds a pre-set threshold and allow users to schedule activities that consume energy for low-demand hours. There are different capabilities and features based on the industry that the EMS is designed for.
Some energy management systems are manufacturing-specific. Such EMS can show a factory owner where the most energy is being wasted and help them resolve the problems. This is just the beginning because using an EMS can allow a factory owner to understand energy flows and balance in the building and control energy expenditure.
