A reliable EMS should successfully meet four primary functions: data monitoring, automation, reporting, and future planning.
Data related to energy consumption and production should be identified across all energy-consuming systems. This includes HVAC equipment, lighting sources, and manufacturing tools.
Effective monitoring helps highlight problem areas so that organizations can curtail these inefficiencies fast.
The EMS can then process that data and set automated rules and schedules to optimize energy usage. After a period of time, the analysis and reporting phase begins.
Based on this acquired information, the EMS helps organizations implement better strategies for optimizing energy usage while reducing costs.
These four core functions help create a more comprehensive approach for energy management.