Energy data management systems
What next?
Anyone from the CEO to
the machine operator
One way of making sure your ESOS
should be able to
You may have avoided a hefty fine by completing your
energy pack is up to date is to use an
access the data that
energy audit, but the possibilities to save money don’t
Energy Data Management System (EDMS).
an EDMS collects at
end there. If you want to go beyond compliance, you can
To truly make significant reductions
any time, and as the
implement ISO 50001. The standard is applicable regardless
in energy consumption, companies
company grows this
of the size of the company and industry it operates in.
should implement an EDMS that allows
becomes even more
the use of relevant measurement data
important.
across the array of your processes and
The International Standard Organisation (ISO) estimated ISO
50001 could influence up to 60 per cent of the world’s energy
sites. A good EDMS should be able to
Another important
use. The core principle of ISO 50001 is its ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’
collect and process data from the entire
feature is flexibility
(PDCA) continual improvement fra mework.
equipment infrastructure of a production
when it comes to the
line. This means it should be compatible
reporting function of
with all the major communication
an EDMS. The ability to
The standard requires companies to develop a policy for
more efficient energy use and fix targets and
objectives to meet the policy. This includes the
protocols, covering all the important
generate reports based
standards, right up to individual drivers
on both historical data and
used in a specific application. Users
real time data according to the
can then request targeted queries from
user’s needs is crucial. Displaying
any sensor, meter, measuring device
information such as energy
or machinery. Additionally, due to its
performance indicators, trend curves,
hardware independence and impressive
alarms, cost distribution or load duration
connectivity, integrating a good EDMS
curves in a clear way carries a lot of weight.
implementation of all types of technology
from energy efficient light bulbs to smart
meters and sensors.
into existing infrastructures should occur
smoothly, without any disruption.
If you're treating the Energy Savings
Opportunity Scheme as a requirement,
Secondly, an EDMS must be scalable.
don't expect to save money or improve
As the company grows, the system
your energy efficiency. ESOS should be a
should allow the seamless integration
continuous process similar to that used in
of new devices or machines. It should
the ISO 50001 standard. This will guarantee
also facilitate the simple creation of
better energy efficiency in the workplace
new reports, data visualisation and
and will put your mind at ease when it
straightforward addition of new users.
comes to your company’s carbon footprint.
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