{"id":59555,"date":"2024-09-19T10:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T08:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smart-impulse.com\/?p=59555"},"modified":"2024-09-19T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T08:52:47","slug":"electricity-consumption-how-to-better-manage-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smart-impulse.com\/en\/electricity-consumption-how-to-better-manage-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Electricity Consumption: How to Better Manage It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, Smart Impulse reveals best practices and key actions to implement to better manage your electricity consumption in a commercial building.<\/p>\n

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How to Better Understand Electricity Consumption by End-Use<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Before implementing any actions, it is essential to identify and understand the origin of your electricity consumption. Observing and considering how your equipment operates will allow you to target the right levers for energy savings.<\/p>\n

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To learn more, check out our dedicated article, \u201cHow to Save Energy in Commercial Buildings in the UK.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Prioritising Actions to Reduce Electricity Consumption, Starting with the Most Energy-Consuming Equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Examples of Optimisation Actions for High Electricity Consumption Areas Such as Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Here are some strategic optimisation actions to reduce electricity consumption in three typically high-consuming areas of a building: heating, cooling, and ventilation.<\/p>\n

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On average, heating and cooling account for 37% of total consumption, while ventilation accounts for 21%, constituting significant portions of electricity demand. Below are some actions you can implement in your energy efficiency strategy to achieve a quick return on investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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