Frequently Asked Questions
Will your solution work for my building?
Our solutions are targeted to commercial and industrial buildings that:
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are located in BC, Canada
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consume at least 35,000 kWh of energy per month
If you meet these criteria you may have a great opportunity to save on your energy bills using the Eniscope solutions.
How does monitoring actually save me money?
The best way to answer that question is by giving it its full name: ‘Monitoring & Targeting’.
You know you’re wasting energy right now – every company in the world is. About 30% of all the world’s energy is avoidably wasted. It’s therefore not a case of ‘if’, it’s a case of where are you wasting that energy.
Monitoring & targeting is the first step to uncovering where that waste is and there are always a raft of ‘low cost / no cost’ solutions you can implement through behaviour change to execute immediate savings. That’s how monitoring has an immediate impact.
Once those ‘low hanging fruit’ changes are made, you’ve then got the data to inform further technological changes – like retrofit IoT solutions, upgraded equipment and renewable energy generation.
In every case, you can verify accurately what impact those solutions have and what ROI they provide. Monitoring & Targeting is the foundation of it all.
Why are you better than the competition?
These days, there’s quite a bit of competition in the energy software market. But there are very, very few companies out there that can provide a truly end-to-end service. Hardware, software and service in combination. Even fewer have been operating successfully in this sector for over 15 years – with global experience that stretches across 70+ countries with 2.1 billion data points flooding in every day.
Too many businesses understand the value of Monitoring & Targeting, and invest in the software element, but don’t secure the real-time data flow they need or the expertise that’s essential in interpreting and acting upon that data.
Without all three key elements – you’re going to miss out on waste you could be eradicating, and much of the waste you do get rid of will return in time.
We specialise in getting your energy consumption down and keeping it down.
Who will look at the data?
You can choose to go down one of two routes. Either you take on looking at the data, or we do it for you.
If we provide that service – which we call ‘Virtual Energy Manager’ – then we will assess the data to find those immediate quick wins. Then, on an ongoing basis, our team will flag to you - via automated alarms or direct communication – when something has changed that could indicate a loss of efficiency. When you get such an indication, we can chat about what it means and what can be done.
There is no need for you, as a busy business owner, to watch the data. Our expertise makes sure that the savings you gain are maintained and improved over time.
How will I understand what you’re telling me?
We’re expert with the data, so we’ll interpret it for you to make sure that what matters – the real-world impact – is totally clear for you.
You do not need to have experience with data of this type to benefit.
Can I turn the system off if it does things I don’t like?
The monitoring system will provide you information on how your power is being used.
It will not interfere with any equipment, unless there is a desire from you for it to do so. This can be discussed as a second phase, after a good understanding of the energy use in your facility is established. Until then, you won’t need to turn anything off – but you could easily unplug the Eniscope devices if you felt the need.
Will you disrupt power and make my lights flicker?
The monitoring system does not intrude on your existing power system. The Current Transformers fit over the power cables. They do not change how the circuits function, or interfere with any of the equipment, they simply provide data!
We’ve been burned before – how do we know you’ll actually have an impact?
No need to worry about a solution with low performance as we offer a complimentary Energy Gap Analysis service as the starting place. This makes sure we can both see the pathway to profitability before any commitments are made. We may even be able to offer a guarantee on the energy saving opportunities we'll find for you.
This is all part of our process, so Contact Us now to get started with your free Gap Analysis Report.
Does the CUES need to connect to something?
No. The CUES is a really easy to retrofit device that does not require any wires or computers to work. It's installed directly over the existing temperature sensor in your refrigeration unit (thermocouple or thermistor).
It's a great, low cost energy saving device that any business can benefit from whether they have one refrigeration unit, or one thousand.