Building Energy Management
Building energy management directs measuring and managing energy in a building or business in order to maximise efficiency over time.
It is well worth developing and practicing a building energy management plan because it:
- Saves you money as energy is a considerable cost for many businesses
- Reduces business risks as buffer you against energy prices rises and changing regulation
- Cuts your emissions, which is good for the environment and your business brand.
This diagram sets out the different elements of building energy management and guides you through what you need to think about at each stage. There are links to further information under each of these headings.
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MonitorEnergy monitoring requires you to collect meter-reading data over time and record it somewhere, like SMEasure. We then help you in analysing this data. |
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EvaluateAnalyse the impact of efforts Compare your actual energy use with benchmarks and targets, and evaluate any interventions you made to try and reduce energy use |
PlanBenchmark & target actions Once you know where energy is used and how, you need to plan for reductions |
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CommunicateProvide information to building users: in implementing any changes you will need to communicate with your colleagues, staff and senior management |
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SMEasure comprises an important part of building energy management by providing a means to chart your energy use and for analysing your results. There are also benchmarking tools and a diagnostics section to help with planning.
SMEasure has been developed to support building energy management in a wide variety of sectors, including:
