Energy management
Improving energy management is great for the environment and great for a building’s bottom line. Energy costs typically account for 40% of the building’s total operating budget and, therefore, easily become the most common targeted area for improvement and cost reduction. Worldwide sustainable goals focus on carbon footprint reduction, climate control, and renewable energy sources, and buildings contribute enormously to each of these. Efficient energy use in buildings can decrease indoor air pollution and reduce health-related problems.
A Building Energy Management System (BEMS) is a computer system that monitors, controls, measures, and optimizes energy consumption within a building. A BEMS will specifically connect a building’s systems, which involve energy use and demand such as electrical and mechanical lighting, HVAC, ventilation, power, and security systems. Metering and sub-metering capabilities allow facility operators to collect important...
