The latest energy management blog articles and news

How can convenience stores save energy? Convenience stores run long hours with refrigeration, lighting and HVAC all drawing power. This guide explains how convenience stores can save energy quickly and affordably, with practical actions, upgrade priorities and data...

If you are weighing up advanced meters against smart meters, you are already on the right path. Both technologies automate energy readings and reduce estimates, yet they serve different needs. In short, smart meters suit homes and micro-businesses, while advanced...

If you’re serious about cutting energy costs and carbon, you can’t rely on last month’s bill. You need real time electricity tracking—a live view of how and where power is being used across your buildings, lines, and critical equipment. That’s how you spot waste,...

Smart meters are modern electronic devices that replace traditional analog gas or electricity meters, enabling automated, frequent communication of energy usage data to energy suppliers, network operators, and (in many cases) to consumers themselves. Rather than...

Exploring the complex world of how meter profiles, data collection options and data processing choices can drive your ability to make material savings with automated energy management.

Selecting the right commercial energy management system can transform how your business monitors and controls energy usage. With growing energy demands and sustainability requirements, no two organisations have the same needs.

With the compliance deadline for ESOS Phase 3 passing in August 2024, organisations should be shifting their focus to what comes next. Phase 4 is already on the horizon, and the expectations are rising – from stronger action plans to public disclosure and tighter links with Net Zero.

Net zero is one of the most used, and misunderstood,terms in sustainability. For businesses, it’s not just a buzzword or a PR move. It’s a measurable, strategic goal that impacts operations, supply chains, compliance, and public reputation.

With UK energy prices among the highest in Europe, businesses can’t afford to wait for government reform. A recent Financial Times article highlights the urgent need for smarter energy strategies as UK manufacturers face steep electricity costs compared to EU counterparts. Optimal Monitoring’s AI-based energy management platform helps businesses take control, cutting waste, reducing carbon, and delivering fast ROI without CapEx.

Managing energy use is a challenge for large businesses and as costs rise and sustainability targets tighten, that challenge is only growing. Traditional systems, such as monthly spreadsheets or manual meter checks, can only take you so far. That’s where AI steps in. AI-based energy management systems give you real-time insight, intelligent analysis, and instant recommendations.