"Energy management" refers to the systematic planning, monitoring, and control of energy consumption in companies, buildings, or production facilities with the aim of improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impacts. Various measures are taken to optimize energy consumption, utilize renewable energy sources, and make energy usage more efficient.
Typical functions of software in the field of "energy management" include:
Energy consumption monitoring: Real-time capture and monitoring of energy consumption for various plants, buildings, or processes.
Load profile analysis: Analysis of energy consumption over specific periods to identify peak loads and potential savings.
Energy efficiency benchmarking: Comparison of own energy consumption with industry standards or other companies to identify improvement potentials.
Energy audits: Conducting audits to assess energy consumption and identify saving potentials.
Energy monitoring: Continuous monitoring and analysis of energy consumption data to identify trends and understand consumption patterns.
Optimization of energy contracts: Management of energy contracts and tariffs as well as optimization of contract terms to reduce energy costs.
Integration of renewable energies: Integration of renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy into the energy management system to reduce the carbon footprint.
Automation of energy controls: Automation of processes for controlling and regulating energy consumption, e.g., through intelligent control systems or timers.
Reporting and compliance: Generation of reports on energy consumption, costs, and savings as well as compliance with legal requirements and environmental standards.