Energy monitoring
Measuring consumption within measurement and control systems (MaR) is crucial for several reasons related to efficiency, costs, and sustainability of building operations and technical equipment:
- Energy Efficiency
- Consumption Optimization: Measuring energy consumption (electricity, heat, water) allows for the identification of areas where resources are being used inefficiently, enabling adjustments to operational settings.
- Energy Savings: By monitoring consumption, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems and lighting can be optimized, leading to reduced energy use and lower delivery costs.
- Cost Control
- Reduction of Operational Costs.
- Budget Monitoring.
- Problem Prevention and Diagnosis
- Early Error Detection.
- Maintenance: Consumption analysis can aid in planning maintenance and repairs.
- Performance Monitoring and Maintenance
- Performance Indicators.
- Data-Driven Maintenance.
- Improvement of Comfort and Quality
- Comfort Optimization.
- Quality Control.
- Sustainability and Compliance
- Emission Reduction.
- Regulatory Compliance.
- Data for Analysis and Strategic Decision-Making
- Trend Analysis for Further Processing, e.g., Forecasting.
- Benchmarking: Comparing consumption against reference values or standards.