Why measure electricity?
Reduced energy costs. By monitoring electricity consumption in real-time, building owners and businesses can identify unnecessary energy costs and take control of their energy usage. By analyzing data, one can also discover when equipment and systems are inefficient, allowing for reduced consumption and thus costs.
Optimized operation and resource management. Electricity measurement provides insights into how the building is used and which parts require the most energy. This enables more efficient resource allocation, shutting down equipment during low-load periods, and improving the building's functionality.
Environment and sustainability. Electricity measurement is an important part of sustainability efforts in buildings. By identifying energy-hungry systems and reducing unnecessary energy use, buildings can become more environmentally friendly. Many businesses have goals to reduce their carbon footprint, and accurate electricity measurement is an important tool to achieve these goals.
Identification of inefficient and faulty systems. Sudden increases in electricity consumption can indicate faults or problems with the equipment. Electricity measurement allows for the detection of such changes in real-time, which can help identify maintenance needs and avoid costly repairs.
Support for energy-saving initiatives and certifications. Data from electricity measurements can be crucial for achieving environmental certifications, such as LEED or BREEAM. These certifications often require documentation of the building's energy performance, and electricity measurement provides the means to collect the data needed to obtain or maintain such certifications.
Better planning and future investments. By analyzing electricity meter data, property owners and tenants can gain a better understanding of which areas would benefit from energy-saving investments. This facilitates planning and prioritization of future energy investments.
Green loans.
Banks and other financial actors often require measurable results to ensure that their financing actually goes to sustainable projects.
Electricity measurement with smart meters offers objective and reliable data, which strengthens the trust between borrowers and lenders.
Companies that invest in energy management or renewable energy sources can use data from meters to demonstrate sustainable improvements, enabling financing through green bonds or loans.
Enkey's solution for electricity measurement
Enkey's electricity meters and HAN port converters connect wirelessly to Enkey Building Insight®, allowing for real-time readings of electrical power, current, voltage, and energy consumption. This is cost-effective and facilitates analysis and optimization, as measurement data is collected and visualized automatically.