Context of Application
Once the basic energy conservation measures have been identified, the next step in the energy management journey is to continuously optimize energy usage efficiency. Understanding the true energy efficiency is best achieved by normalizing energy usage within the context of production processes, building areas, shifts, working hours, or other contextual data to help identify areas to optimize through operational or behavioral changes.
Problem to Solve
The facility/energy manager needs to:
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Understand the energy intensity of the facility's operations.
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Implement changes to process or building controls, energy production/consumption, or operator behavior to continuously improve energy efficiency.
Purpose of the Application
Normalize energy data to give it context
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Relate energy efficiency data with relevant operational context.
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Establish baselines of energy intensity for buildings, processes, areas, shifts, or products.
Establish normalized baselines for comparison against best performing processes, operations, buildings, or shifts
- Compare performance of a production line, building, area, or shift to find areas to optimize.
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Implement changes to operations, procedures, or staff behaviors to continuously improve energy usage.