Using Energy Management to Combat Costs and Meet Sustainability Goals
Energy management has long been a focal point for change within facilities. In recent years, costs savings and the move towards legislated greener business energy practices have inspired mindfulness around energy for business owners and building managers. In turn, this has led to systemised changes that are the first meaningful steps in a greener energy strategy. The move towards LED lighting, timers and sensors, and optimised heating systems, for instance, are all attainable measures to bring down energy usage.
However, the green revolution is marked by evolving trends – accelerated by escalating energy prices and sustainability requirements as we close in on Government’s environmental deadlines. What are some of the fundamental changes in energy management you should know about and why are they important?
Keep Up With Energy Management Trends To Futureproof Facilities
It is reasonable to expect that, as environmental pressures increase, the cost of energy will continue to rise. Simply put, to optimise profitability and drive competitiveness, business owners and facilities managers need to turn to the most effective energy management strategies.
The effect of adopting the latest energy management approaches and technologies is far-reaching. Optimised profitability means greater scope for scale and advancement. This allows businesses to focus on their service offering – a stepping-stone to evolving excellence. It also means resilience as the energy landscape continues to shift and change. Can you afford not to start making future-facing changes?
Don’t Waste Energy on Guesswork Solutions
Legacy systems imply a certain amount of guesswork and estimations – with the effects of changes being monitored over the mid to long term and adjusted accordingly. Smart solutions have disrupted this approach. Smart technologies and the Internet of Things give granular insights on energy usage within a building or organisation. They are a powerful solution, which mitigates the challenges of single and multi-site operations.
Data collection, management, and analysis stand to be some of the most outstanding hallmarks of energy management of the future. By giving an accurate picture of when and where energy is being consumed, so behaviour can be adjusted to keep spending within budget and to achieve efficiencies.
Making The Change To Renewable Energy Sources
Renewables account for 20% of the UK’s energy and the shift to renewables continues to be an important cog in the machine for reducing carbon emissions. Integrated energy systems are a significant move in the right direction – affecting consumption and saving costs with uninterrupted operations in mind.
Smart Facilities Maintenance Partnerships Mean Top Energy Management Strategies
Whether you are planning a new build or want to address energy management issues in your existing building, it all starts with FM. At Voltix Services, our team has specialist expertise in devising energy saving strategies for businesses and buildings of all sizes.
If you are looking to start the process by installing meters, making the change to LED lighting, and looking at improving insulation, our experienced team are here to build tailored strategies for your operations. Looking to incorporate smart technologies and integrated energy systems to level up your energy management approach? We offer a full-spectrum service for the future of your operations. Contact us today for more information.