Energy Management and Control
Electric energy is a fundamental part to the operatation and sustainability of your business
- Are you aware that electricity is a resource that can be managed - and that you can achieve notable savings through energy efficiency?
- Is energy management an integral part of your strategic plan and the way you do business?
- Do you know how much electricity/energy is consumed and how much it costs?
- Do you know which factors have a direct impact on your electricity/energy consumption?
- Is your staff energy conscious and skilled in electricity/energy management practices?
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- Why are we being charged for demand, consumption and power factor?
- How can I benefit from the tarif structure to sabe energy and Money?
- Why do we pay in such variation from month to month?
- How can I determine our production cost in energy and how can we improve?
Energy consumption costs represent a high expense to any Organization. Now more than ever it is of vital importance to properly manage its use and have a strict control over its costs. Implementation of operating strategies that will produce economic benefits, cost reduction in the acquisition of energy, evaluation of benefits from programs and tariff structures as well as the verification of results are crucial for energy control and management.
Energy usage and demand control and management is a great opportunity to profit, since demand charges represent 20 to 30% of your bill and electric energy waste could be as high as 40%.
It is important to point out that energy control and management is one of the energy saving opportunity which requires a lot of attention, time and comprehension in the operation of the electric system, due to the fact that if we want this opportunity to be profitable, it is indispensable not to affect the basic needs of the building users, as well as to adapt possible new routines and schedules, possible changes in existing ways of operation as well as to identify improper use of equipment and other devices.
Basic Guidelines for Energy Management and Control
Energiza/Atee offers a proven strategy for superior energy management with tools and resources to help each step of the way. These guidelines for energy management can assist your organization in improving its energy and financial performance while distinguishing your organization as an environmental leader.
Step 1: Commit to Continuous Improvement
Organizations seeing the financial returns from superior energy management continuously strive to improve their energy performance. Their success is based on regularly assessing energy performance and implementing steps to increase energy efficiency.
No matter the size or type of organization, the common element of successful energy management is commitment. Organizations make a commitment to allocate staff and funding to achieve continuous improvement.
To establish their energy program, leading organizations form a dedicated energy team and institute an energy policy.
Form a Dedicated Team
1.1 Appoint an Energy Director — Sets goals, tracks progress, and promotes the energy management program.
1.2 Establish an Energy Team — Executes energy management activities across different parts of the organization and ensures integration of best practices.
Institute an Energy Policy
1.3 Institute an Energy Policy — Provides the foundation for setting performance goals and integrating energy management into an organization’s culture and operations.