While energy monitoring has long played a role in tracking utility consumption, its true potential is only now being realised – through integration with Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems and Building Management Systems (BMS). This integration is turning passive energy data into actionable insight, enabling automation, predictive maintenance, and more strategic facilities planning. For organisations attending the Energy Management Summit to improve efficiency and resilience, connecting these systems is becoming essential…
From Monitoring to Management
Traditional energy monitoring platforms have typically functioned in silos, offering visibility into electricity, gas, and water consumption across sites. While useful for reporting and bill validation, these systems often lacked real-time operational impact.
Now, as more organisations adopt open APIs and interoperable technologies, energy data is being fed directly into CAFM and BMS platforms—unlocking a host of benefits:
✔ Live monitoring dashboards highlight anomalies and inefficiencies in real time
✔ Automated triggers adjust HVAC, lighting, and other systems based on usage and occupancy
✔ Performance benchmarking supports smarter asset replacement and investment decisions
Driving Predictive Maintenance
One of the biggest advantages of integration is the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. When energy data is layered with asset performance insights from CAFM platforms, facilities teams can:
- Identify abnormal energy usage linked to failing equipment
- Predict when systems like boilers, chillers, or air handling units are likely to require servicing
- Schedule maintenance only when needed, rather than relying on fixed schedules
This proactive approach reduces downtime, extends asset life, and helps allocate maintenance budgets more effectively.
Enabling Strategic Decision-Making
By combining energy consumption data with other operational insights from BMS and CAFM systems, organisations gain a comprehensive picture of building performance. This supports:
✔ Carbon and ESG reporting by aligning energy usage with emissions data
✔ Portfolio-wide comparisons to identify underperforming sites or assets
✔ Smart budgeting and forecasting, using historical and predictive trends
Facilities leaders can use these insights to prioritise upgrades, justify capital expenditure, and align their operations with sustainability goals.
Energy monitoring is no longer just about data collection – it’s about integration and impact. By connecting energy data with CAFM and BMS platforms, organisations are creating intelligent, responsive buildings that optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term sustainability goals. The result is smarter facilities management, powered by real-time insight and action.
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