How to: Monitoring and managing all energy aspects of a building: Pioneering Sustainability & Energy Management

Energy Management: A phrase we're all too familiar with, but are we maximising its potential? It's not just about monitoring - it's what we do, and ultimately install, based on this data that transforms energy management from a concept to a consistent cost-saving.

?? Insight Into the Status Quo:

People are installing solar panels, smart metres, and other 'green' devices in their buildings hoping to cut energy costs and reduce their impact on the planet, but these devices often work in silos, leading to inefficiencies due to their lack of coordination.

?? The Game Changer: Intelligent Systems

Imagine a building that not only produces and monitors energy but also intelligently decides how to use each kilowatt it has. This is where Loxone steps in, connecting all the dots for a seamless, fully automatic smart energy management system.

?? ??? From Wallboxes to Water Heaters:

Consider the potential of directing 5kW of excess solar power straight to your car charger. But without a smart ecosystem, this is just wishful thinking. And this is where Loxone excels, automating these decisions, ensuring your energy isn't just produced, but used in the most optimal way.

??One App to Rule Them All:

Loxone’s Energy Flow Monitor visualises every watt in a user-friendly interface, so you can hypothetically see the energy flowing from solar panels to your toaster. It’s all about intelligent prioritisation - your car needs charging, and Loxone knows it. Perhaps at this moment the immersion heater can wait… or maybe the dishwasher running should take priority before you get home from work.

?? The Magic Behind the Scenes:

The Energy Manager Function Block is the maestro of this orchestra, directing surplus energy to where it’s needed most whether it’s charging your car or pre-heating your office space. With real-time data feeding its decision-making, this prioritising can be done on how much solar excess is being produced, the time of day, switch-on power, rated power and what time the device needs to have been run by.

? Smart Energy Management Defined:

This isn't just a fancy term. It's about tangible changes that happen without your intervention. It's the comfort of knowing that your smart building isn’t just a collection of tech but a cohesive, energy-optimising powerhouse. As a Loxone installer you can implement a system that is overarching or as granular as your customer needs.

Loxone's vision is simple, to make buildings as energy efficient as possible without compromising on comfort at all. The Loxone system is brilliant, if we say so ourselves, as it means no more manual toggling of switches and settings, as the system does it all for you, blending into the background of your daily life.

Let's Talk Benefits:

With Loxone, energy management is more than monitoring; it's about a seamless and smart distribution of energy that aligns with our modern needs.

Are you ready to take the step from passive smart meter monitoring to active energy optimisation? Reach out for a chat to see if and how Loxone can work for you.

Read our 'How to' article here: https://www.loxone.com/enen/kb/monitoring-and-managing-all-energy-aspects-of-a-building/

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Read more about the Energy Flow Monitor here: https://www.loxone.com/enen/kb/energy-flow-monitor/

Read more about the Energy Manager here: https://www.loxone.com/enen/kb/energy-manager-2/

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