Peak power management is crucial for several reasons, impacting both utilities and consumers.
The electric utilities charge their customers for peak power which is commonly referred to as “Demand Charges”
Here are four important things to know about demand charges:
- Based on the highest 15-30 minute average usage
- Often combined with energy (kWh) charges on the bill
- Time-of-use demand charges (e.g., 4–9 PM)
- Managing demand charges is good for the customers and
utilities as it saves money for both
Managing peak power is crucial for any building manager.
Here are the top 5 reasons to consider:
1. Reduce costs
2. Improve overall efficiency
3. Enable use of renewable energy 4. Environmental benefits
5. Support rid stability
DID YOU KNOW?
A typical modern building automation system that is equipped with peak power management capabilities should yield 20% to 30% monthly savings and must pay for itself in less than 6 months.
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