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ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MONEY AND CUT YOUR


can be reduced or turned off, saving energy without affecting overall comfort.


• Remote Control and Automation: Using cloud-based technology, facility managers can monitor and adjust settings remotely across hundreds of sites, ensuring consistent performance across their outlets.


• Real-Time Monitoring: The data dashboard provides accurate insights into real-time energy consumption patterns, helping managers pinpoint where energy is wasted and take corrective measures.


BENEFITS OF EMS FOR HVAC 1. Cost Savings: One of the immediate benefits


of using an EMS is significant cost reduction. By optimising their heating and energy use, we’ve helped businesses save up to 25% on their energy consumption (kWh).


By optimising heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Energy Management Systems can help businesses reduce energy consumption and take steps


towards meeting their sustainability goals, as Clive Bodenham, managing director Clarke Controls, explains


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ith businesses facing fluctuating and rising energy costs and the drive towards Net


Zero, energy efficiency has never been more important. Energy Management Systems are one of the innovative solutions that address environmental responsibility and energy efficiency, helping to reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and help businesses work towards their sustainability goals. These systems are designed to optimise heating,


ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, making them indispensable for businesses aiming to meet sustainability targets while managing operational costs.


SYSTEM? At its core, an Energy Management System (EMS) is a sophisticated tool designed to monitor, control, and optimise a building’s energy use. For HVAC systems, this means maintaining a consistent and comfortable environment while minimising unnecessary heating and wasted energy. A good EMS uses advanced technology to deliver


WHAT IS AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT


precise temperature control, real-time monitoring, and data-driven insights. These allow facility managers to make informed decisions and help


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cut energy use and costs. The systems are scalable and adaptable, making them suitable for a variety of applications – from retail outlets like Wickes, where Clarke Controls worked across more than 200 stores, to industrial


2. Sustainability: Reducing energy use directly lowers carbon emissions, helping businesses meet their sustainability targets and align with Net Zero commitments. An EMS can also generate detailed reports on energy consumption, helping businesses comply with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR).


3. Enhanced Comfort and Productivity: The EMS maintains consistent and comfortable temperatures, providing stable and consistent working conditions that are crucially tamper-proof.


4. Operational Efficiency: Automating HVAC management reduces the need for manual intervention, freeing up facility managers and staff to focus on other priorities. The best EMS acts as a virtual site manager, constantly monitoring and optimising performance, cutting costs and lowering emissions.


“An Energy Management System (EMS) is a sophisticated tool designed to monitor, control and optimise a building’s energy use. For HVAC systems, this means maintaining a consistent and comfortable environment while minimising unnecessary heating and wasted energy”


facilities. Using remote access and automation, these systems ensure energy efficiency 24/7, with minimal manual intervention.


KEY FEATURES OF THE EMS Modern EMS solutions, like those from Clarke


Controls, do far more than just accurately regulate the temperature. Stand-out features include: • Zoning and Customisation: To optimise energy use, the warehouse or factory can be divided into distinct zones with specific settings. For example, heating in unused areas


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EMS APPLICATIONS Clarke Controls’ EMS is versatile and is currently


working in hundreds of locations across diverse industries and facility types: • Retail: Large chains like Wickes benefit from centralised control across multiple locations, ensuring consistent energy savings.


• Industrial Facilities: In environments with high energy demands, such as factories and workshops, the EMS optimises heating and ventilation to reduce costs and emissions. • Commercial Spaces: The EMS creates productive


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