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Energy Management

Aida Platform provides comprehensive energy management capabilities to optimize building efficiency and reduce costs.

Energy Monitoring​

Real-time Consumption​

Monitor energy usage across all building systems in real-time:

  • Total Building Consumption: Overall energy usage
  • Zone-level Monitoring: Energy usage by floor and zone
  • Device-level Tracking: Individual device consumption
  • Historical Analysis: Trends and patterns over time

Energy Sources​

Track energy from multiple sources:

  • Grid Power: Main electrical supply
  • Solar Panels: Renewable energy generation
  • Battery Storage: Energy storage systems
  • Backup Generators: Emergency power systems

Energy Optimization​

AI-Driven Optimization​

Leverage machine learning to optimize energy usage:

  • Predictive Analytics: Forecast energy demand
  • Load Balancing: Distribute energy efficiently
  • Peak Shaving: Reduce demand during peak hours
  • Cost Avoidance: Minimize energy costs

Automated Controls​

Set up automated energy-saving measures:

  • Occupancy-based Control: Turn off devices when spaces are unoccupied
  • Daylight Harvesting: Adjust lighting based on natural light
  • Temperature Optimization: Optimize HVAC settings for efficiency
  • Peak Demand Management: Reduce consumption during high-cost periods

Energy Reports​

Consumption Reports​

Generate detailed energy consumption reports:

  • Daily Reports: Hourly consumption breakdown
  • Weekly Reports: Daily consumption patterns
  • Monthly Reports: Weekly consumption trends
  • Annual Reports: Year-over-year comparisons

Cost Analysis​

Analyze energy costs and savings:

  • Cost per Zone: Energy costs by building area
  • Cost per Device: Individual device energy costs
  • Savings Tracking: Monitor cost savings from optimizations
  • ROI Analysis: Return on investment for energy improvements

Energy Dashboards​

Executive Dashboard​

High-level energy overview for management:

  • Total Consumption: Current and historical usage
  • Cost Summary: Energy costs and savings
  • Efficiency Metrics: Key performance indicators
  • Alerts: Important energy-related notifications

Operational Dashboard​

Detailed energy data for facility managers:

  • Real-time Monitoring: Live energy consumption
  • Device Status: Energy usage by device
  • Zone Analysis: Energy consumption by area
  • Control Interface: Energy management controls

Energy Alerts​

Threshold Alerts​

Get notified when energy usage exceeds thresholds:

  • High Consumption: Alert when usage is above normal
  • Peak Demand: Notify during high-demand periods
  • Cost Thresholds: Alert when costs exceed limits
  • Efficiency Warnings: Notify of efficiency issues

Predictive Alerts​

Receive alerts based on predictive analysis:

  • Demand Forecasting: Predict high-demand periods
  • Cost Projections: Forecast energy costs
  • Maintenance Alerts: Predict equipment issues
  • Optimization Opportunities: Suggest efficiency improvements

Energy Integration​

Smart Meters​

Integrate with smart energy meters:

  • Real-time Data: Live energy consumption data
  • Historical Data: Historical consumption records
  • Billing Integration: Connect with utility billing
  • Demand Response: Participate in demand response programs

Utility Integration​

Connect with utility providers:

  • Rate Schedules: Import utility rate information
  • Demand Response: Participate in utility programs
  • Billing Data: Import utility billing information
  • Outage Notifications: Receive utility outage alerts

Energy Analytics​

Consumption Patterns​

Analyze energy consumption patterns:

  • Time-based Analysis: Usage patterns by time of day
  • Seasonal Analysis: Usage patterns by season
  • Occupancy Correlation: Energy usage vs. occupancy
  • Weather Correlation: Energy usage vs. weather conditions

Efficiency Metrics​

Track energy efficiency metrics:

  • Energy Intensity: Energy per square foot
  • Efficiency Ratios: Performance ratios
  • Benchmarking: Compare to industry standards
  • Improvement Tracking: Monitor efficiency improvements

Next Steps​

Ready to optimize energy usage? Start with our Quick Start Guide or explore Device Control to begin managing your building's energy consumption.