Energy Monitoring with Accuenergy
Energy monitoring is a crucial component of power monitoring; with the focus primarily on the monetary costs associated with consumption featuring critical facets to the bottom line such as:
- Detecting Trends
- Illuminating Inefficiencies
- Projecting and Managing Demand
- Initiative Verification
- Protecting Critical Systems and Devices
Goals of Monitoring Energy Usage:
Capture the energy usage for an entire building, electrical panel, or individual devices. This can be used as verification against utility bills and initiatives, to better allocate resources, track consumption habits, and as an overall aid in decreasing energy costs.
Energy Monitoring Methods:
In order to effectively monitor energy you will need to first measure it; to do this the circuit, circuits, device, panel, or building must first be isolated. Once the area has been determined as your measurement point an effective energy meter such as the Acuvim II can be installed. Secondly you must determine how you wish to collect, read and display the data; this can be done via a PLC or SCADA system however in most energy monitoring applications an EMS program like AcuCloud (Energy Management System) is required to graphically depict the readings, trend historical data and generate reports.
The Benefits of Monitoring Energy Usage:
Effective energy monitoring allows users to capture energy consumption and trending data, accurately allocate and plan resources, locate energy cost savings, and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of critical systems.
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