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Concerned about your company's energy efficiency? Discover the SGE
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As the global business landscape evolves, energy efficiency becomes essential. Companies face challenges such as rising energy costs and pressure from environmental regulations. In 2022, a study by the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) revealed that energy costs have risen significantly: 40% of companies have seen their natural gas costs triple, 16% have faced the same with electricity, and 60% have seen fuel increases of more than 20%.
The Energy Management System (EMS) is an effective solution to counteract this scenario by improving the operational efficiency and sustainability of organizations. In this article, we explore how the EMS can benefit your company, presenting its benefits, functionalities and implementation.
An Energy Management System is a set of integrated processes and practices that allow an organization to monitor, control and improve its energy consumption.
It is based on ISO 50001, an international standard that provides a reference framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain and improve an Energy Management System, with the aim of optimizing energy efficiency and reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
This is the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology, which promotes a systematic approach, ensuring continuous improvements in energy efficiency.
High energy costs
Energy waste due to inefficiency and lack of monitoring accounts for a large proportion of companies' costs. Many of them spend more than they need to on energy, without a clear solution to identify and eliminate this waste.
Difficulties in Identifying Anomalies
Detecting irregularities in energy consumption, such as voltage spikes and other problems, is a challenge. Without the ability to quickly identify and correct these anomalies, companies face unexpected costs, damage to equipment and interruptions in operations.
Integration with Existing Systems
Integrating new energy management systems with existing infrastructure can be complex. Incompatibility between systems prevents a unified view of energy consumption, limiting the ability to make informed and strategic decisions.
Need for Detailed Data
Access to accurate data on energy consumption is crucial for making decisions that boost efficiency and competitiveness. However, many companies find it difficult to obtain this data in a clear and organized way, which makes it difficult to implement improvements.
Pressure to Reduce Environmental Impact
There is growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints and comply with environmental regulations. This pressure comes from customers and partners who value sustainability, as well as governments who demand compliance with strict environmental standards.
Reducing energy costs
By monitoring energy consumption, the EMS makes it possible to identify areas of waste and implement more efficient practices. Companies that adopt the SGE can expect a reduction of between 10% and 15% in their energy costs.
Real-time Anomaly Detection
By monitoring energy consumption in real time, companies can quickly detect any irregularities, such as voltage spikes or system failures. This capability enables an immediate response to problems, preventing damage to equipment and ensuring continuity of operations.
Continuous Improvement in Energy Performance
The EMS promotes a culture of continuous improvement in energy, water and gas consumption. Through constant adjustments and optimizations, companies achieve more efficient and sustainable operations.
Systems Integration for Unified Management
The EMS is capable of integration, connecting easily with other existing platforms and devices, particularly other business management systems. This integration allows for centralized and efficient energy management, providing a unified view of the operation.
Advanced Analysis for Strategic Decisions
With access to accurate data and customized reports provided by the EMS, companies identify patterns, trends and areas for improvement, optimizing energy consumption and reducing operating costs in the long term.
Compliance with Environmental Regulations
The EMS helps companies achieve compliance with environmental regulations through continuous monitoring and the implementation of effective energy management practices, thus contributing to the adoption of carbon footprint reduction strategies. The ability to generate detailed reports also makes it easier to demonstrate compliance.
Permanent monitoring, with precise information in real time
Total control over the consumption of Energy, Gas, Water, Fuels, Air Quality and Temperature, using various types of sensors.
For example, it is possible to monitor the different variables related to Air Quality (such as Humidity, CO2, VOCs and Particulates) and Temperature (Indoor, Cold and Outdoor). It is also possible to integrate data from external services, such as the IPMA (Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere).
As far as fuels are concerned, the installation of sensors in the tanks makes it possible to monitor the consumption of different types of fuels, making it possible to associate a cost with each one and analyze the history of consumption, supplies and changes in level.
Asset and Building Sensing with IoT
Implementation of sensors that integrate perfectly with existing systems, providing real-time data accessible through the Nextbitt platform.
In addition to the data obtained through sensors installed on site, it is possible to import data, making it possible to fill in gaps or add historical information when switching between devices or external suppliers.
The platform also allows for the automatic calculation of faults in the data, keeping the metrics of the various graphs and summations without restrictions or negative effects. This is due to the algorithm that generates data based on the sensor's history and usual consumption pattern. This algorithm creates data that represents what would be expected for the period in question and clearly identifies it as automatically generated, allowing it to be easily distinguished from the real data.
A Single Cloud-Based Platform
The EMS is supported by Microsoft technology and based on the Cloud, it offers a single platform - robust, secure and reliable - for numerous users and diverse applications. This solution ensures that data and reports are accessible from anywhere and at any time, providing flexibility and scalability.
Constant monitoring by experts
Follow-up by a dedicated consultancy team that provides personalized support and ongoing project management. This ongoing support ensures that the implementation of the EMS is successful and that companies are always up to date with best practices and innovations.
Customizable to Your Business
Adapting to the specific needs of each organization, with customized dashboards and configurable processes, the system aligns itself with the operational reality of each company.
Invest in your company's future with Nextbitt's Energy Management System. Reduce costs, improve performance and ensure a sustainable and competitive future. Find out how Nextbitt can help your company face and overcome energy challenges.
Miguel Mendonça
Product Owner, Nextbitt
