You're facing unexpected energy cost spikes. How do you handle a client demanding immediate solutions?

Depending upon whether it's a 24/7 operation or if loads reduce significantly before and after a certain time of day there are several opportunities available. If you're handling supply-side procurement, look at a risk management strategy to limit volatility, including a fixed and variable approach. Consider demand response if possible. This is "immediate," so energy efficiency projects that reduce energy long term are not an option, but should be considered and budgeted for in a master plan. Consider a behavioral approach that directs staff to reduce loads by shutting off lights, lowering thermostats, shutting off computers, etc., when not in use. For this to work, it must be an edict that comes down from on high - the C-Suite

Install a check meter and review the utility bills for discrepancies. This will allow you to establish whether you are being billed correctly as a starting point. Once this is complete, move onto an energy audit that includes and energy balance assessment.

Just take 2 weeks data( 24x7) or periodicals seasonal data: A. plot a graph of energy consumption B. find peak and off-peak consumption C. find your base load - first set the target to reduce base load - second find the base load fluctuations - third setting up the base loads

On pourrait également analyser les factures d’électricité sur une période de 1an , pour voir les différents facteurs qui influencent la consommation élevée d’énergie.

Even before thinking of optimisation, apply “3F formula”- Fix, Focus and Finance 1. Fix the root cause of load spikes 2. Focus on reducing the load itself by passive design and planning 3. Finance the optimisation under as a service model, where you pass all the technical and financial risks to energy services providers

La gestion technique du bâtiment est très importante non seulement pour suivre la consommation d’énergie mais facilite également l’audit des systèmes énergétiques.

Next, optimize current systems by tweaking HVAC settings, using lighting only when needed, and upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Simple fixes like repairing leaks or insulating pipes can yield big savings. Suggest an energy management system (EMS) to automatically adjust consumption in real time.

On the basis of an energy assessment, it is possible to identify high energy consumers and consider optimization options. The establishment of an energy management system should be considered to ensure continuous improvement.

Retrofit e automação de sistemas de iluminação em sites em algumas situações são muito vantajosos e necessários quando o projeto se paga e tem outros ganhos além do ganho em eficiência energética

Après les mesures de sobriété et d’efficacité énergétique, on peut envisager l’intégration des sources d’énergie propres pour des raisons écologiques et économiques.

Explore alternative energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems. Though the initial investment is significant, the long-term savings and protection against future cost spikes can make it a smart move for your client’s business.

Without large subsidies, solar and wind will cost much more in the long run. Though limited in areas it can be used, microhydro is the only clean energy that has a payoff without large subsidies.

Despite the greater price, several firms are seriously considering making the switch from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Some people favour using fossil fuels due to their higher efficiency and lower cost. They presently have two alternatives, tackling low hanging fruit and optimising energy efficiency being the most practical.

With alternative energy sources, make sure that your own use is the primary consideration. Avoid a nice calculation that is detrimental to your own use.

Aguantar el chaparrón. Cuando el coste de la energía sufre volatilidad temporal debido a cuestiones políticas o similares, no conviene realizar grandes inversiones salvo necesidad imperiosa. Se debe aguantar el chaparrón como hicieron muchas familias reduciendo las horas de calefacción en los precios del gas más elevados o aumentar la temperatura de confort del A.A. como hicimos a 27°C. Estos pequeños hábitos son los primeros a asumir para frenar el impacto del descontrol económico asociado a la energía (asumiendo que los sistemas ya se encontraban optimizados)

Encourage your client to cultivate energy awareness among staff by educating them on the impact of their actions. Simple changes like turning off unused equipment and mindful heating and cooling practices can collectively lead to significant savings on energy bills.

-Plugging into utility-offered time-varying electricity rates like TOU rates based on energy needs of the facility can help in reducing high energy costs. -Suitable TOU rates will encourage change in consumption behavior and patterns, using energy during time periods when energy rates are lower over high-rate periods. -Planning of operations accordingly can help in maximizing the advantages of these rate types.

ular training courses on environmental and energy-conscious behavior for employees. Set common goals with a reward when the goal is achieved. Inform employees regularly about progress towards energy savings. Train your employees to be energy and environmentally conscious outside the workplace.

I think this is the most painful part but it produces significant results over a period of time. Also any change will get resistance from some or all people but creating a sustainable mindset is unavoidable

First of all understand your energy usage pattern as in many cases monitoring energy consumption pattern would throw light on areas of wastage/excess usage of energy. If tariff is based on TOD ,manage the load accordingly and try to take advantage of the concessional tariff provided at night by many DISCOMs, explore purchase of power from an external source/generator rather than from DISCOMs at a competitive tariff. Have a full fledged energy audit in place to identify and prioritize the energy savings proposals

Assist your client in financially planning for energy cost fluctuations by revising budgets and exploring financing options for energy efficiency investments. Consider energy procurement strategies like fixed-rate contracts to lock in rates and protect against future price spikes.

Finally, use energy monitoring tools to track consumption and cost savings, validating your strategies and spotting more improvement opportunities. Regularly review this data with your client to keep them engaged and committed to ongoing energy management.

-The value of an energy savings plan can only be maximized when sustained over a longer period of time -This can be achieved by monitoring progress and status at frequent intervals to ensure results are favorable over time -Monitoring will also help in ensuring a short-sighted or ineffective program plan isn't continued for long without rectification -Any plan will need timely upgradation and rectifications and evolution based on evolving needs and need for perfecting the implementation.

Ter um sistema onde consiga acompanhar as melhorias realizadas é essencial. Sem isso é gasto de dinheiro e chute. Nada que não seja possível ser mensurável é produtivo. Ter metodologia S.M.A.R.T é essencial. E saindo para campo sistemas de gerenciamento de energia faz parte desse sistema no quesito eficiência energética

A fase de monitoramento é extremamente importante em um projeto de eficiência energética, bem como em qualquer projeto de solução energética. Faz parte do ciclo PDCA, inclusive. Para tanto, previamente à implantação das ações de eficiência, deve-se estabelecer uma Linha de Base Energética (LBE), partindo-se de Indicadores de Desempenho (IDE's). Após o estabelecimento dos IDE's e suas respectivas LBE's, estabelecem-se metas de redução fatíveis com o planejamento do projeto e posteriormente à implementação das ações de eficiência, monitoram-se os indicadores previamente estabelecidos. Assim os resultados podem ser avaliados.

For immediate solution to reduce cost, focus on low cost high impact solution. Instead of focusing on all the major consumers, shortlist such consumers that can lower the energy cost by small investments. Operational discipline plays key role, these do not require high investments just awareness and training sessions can lead to great energy savings.

For any type of solution (be it immediate or with a target), a team has to go through every point mentioned as answers. You have to bring in an expert to assess the situation & find the immediate solution, you will need to find system solutions to improve efficiency, you will need to change the behaviour of person operating equipment by highlighting the top level issues (in this case cost) & ultimately you need to monitor the progress of everything you have done so far.