Identifying energy management opportunities
2.2.3 Asset registers and maintenance history Keeping asset registers current, including operating hours, installation dates and power ratings, helps ensure you have the information you need to manage energy investments. Correlating data from the asset register with data from energy bills enables manufacturers to build out an understanding of their energy use. As a rule of thumb, if the maintenance history of a piece of equipment shows it is breaking down often or requires a lot of maintenance, there is a good chance that it is operating inefficiently and consuming too much energy. Some simple sub-metering of suspect equipment can help confirm if there is an issue. Keeping an eye on asset registers and maintenance history also supports planned maintenance and replacement of equipment. It often pays to avoid reactive, rushed decision making when procuring equipment. And by keeping efficiency in mind when shopping for equipment, manufacturers can minimise total cost of ownership and improve productivity.
Sub-metering enables manufacturers to identify straightforward energy management opportunities.
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