A Big Data Look At Energy Trends

For commercial operators, utility expenses are often the third-largest budget line item, often trailing only labor and materials. Companies that invested in efficiency programs to drive cost cutting, whether behavioral or technology driven, have enjoyed the rewards of reduced operational costs, a critical strategy for navigating the turbulent market of recent years.

In this paper, we explore the current state of the energy economy and offer insights for how retailers can utilize big data to further control energy expenses.

* How to use less per square foot.
* Are improvements in consumption being mirrored on the peak demand side?
* What is happening with the price of energy?
* What is happening with the price of water/sewer?
* Unlocking greater potential for energy management ROI.
* How energy managers can put big data to use for unprecedented scope and depth.