Many companies are taking steps to reduce their energy consumption. However, structuring these initiatives coherently and effectively can be complex. This is where the Energy Management System (EMS) comes in: a tool for monitoring energy consumption and achieving energy efficiency goals. Discover everything you need to know about EMS in this article by Powesco!
What is an Energy Management System (EMS)?
An Energy Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and tools designed to help companies optimize their energy consumption management. The EMS is governed by the ISO 5001 standard, which defines several requirements:
- definition of an energy policy
- data collection
- measurement and analysis of actions taken
- improvement .
An Energy Management System: for which companies?
The Energy Management System is suitable for all companies, regardless of their sector of activity:
- private tertiary sector
- industries
- communities
Furthermore, it can be implemented at any stage ofthe company's energy efficiency :
- beginner: structuring energy policy and strategy;
- intermediate: measuring the effects of the current policy and adjusting;
- advanced: accelerated deployment of solutions.
Why implement an Energy Management System?
Here are 4 good reasons to embark on the implementation of an Energy Management System (EMS).
Reduce your energy bills
The SME allows you to:
- monitor your energy consumption
- to identify energy deposits
- to be alerted in case of overconsumption
This better understanding of flows, as well as the optimization of their management, allows companies with an SME to reduce their energy bills.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Reducing the consumption of electricity, natural gas or fuel oil leads to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions related to the company's activities.
Implementing an EMS therefore helps reduce your carbon footprint. Good news for companies subject to the obligation to carry out a carbon footprint assessment (BEGES) !
Improve your productivity
The energy bill savings made possible by the SME can be reinvested in high value-added projects: for example, investment in new, more efficient equipment.
To improve its attractiveness
Thanks to EMS, companies reduce their carbon footprint. This is a significant marketing and employer branding advantage for all stakeholders (investors, customers, partners), who are keen on environmentally friendly and sustainable initiatives. EMS therefore helps improve your brand image.
How to implement an Energy Management System?
The deployment of an Energy Management System can be carried out by an internal energy expert within the company or by a specialized company.
Energy audit
The first step is to take stock of the company's energy consumption in order to answer the following questions:
- What are the most significant areas of consumption?
- What equipment used?
To achieve this, Powesco has an integrated design office which:
- performs a technical visit ;
- carries out an inventory of the equipment;
- maps consumption by use.
Energy strategy planning
Second step: the creation of a roadmap (also called an energy review) for:
- formalize energy policy
- set clear and realistic goals
- plan actions and solutions to be implemented
Implementation of energy efficiency solutions
The SME can help to highlight several energy efficiency solutions, such as:
- Building management systems ( BMS ): remote control of your equipment
- the replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Relamping optimizing lighting systems
- building insulation
Energy Management
Finally, the SME makes it possible to monitor energy performance related to the implementation of corrective actions, in order to verify their relevance.
To achieve this, the SME proposes:
- configurable KPIs or energy performance indicators ;
- clear and intuitive dashboards
The SEME of Powesco
Powesco is an energy services integrator that offers a wide range of solutions to optimize energy and fluid consumption (electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, water, cold, heat), including an Energy Management Expert System (SEME).
Nextep, our energy management platform, allows you, for example, to:
- collect consumption data, bills and energy contracts
- visualize energy consumption and costs at the park, site, building, meter and sub-meter level.
- analyze monthly consumption by meter to better understand consumption habits.
- monitor your energy consumption in real time via energy performance indicators and customized dashboards;
- be alerted in case of energy deviations or anomalies detected via multi-grid analysis (global, site, building, PDL);
- Optimize your processes through the implementation ofcorrective actions , as well as training, coaching, and workshops to raise awareness of eco-friendly practices.
In addition to its SEME (Supply and Equipment Management) services, Powesco supports you at every link in the chain through a wide range of turnkey services:
- project funding
- project management and contracting
- industrial decarbonization consulting
- supply consulting and brokerage
Contact Powesco for comprehensive support!
