See Exactly Where Your Energy Goes. Then Control It.
Real-time monitoring and automated demand management for farms and commercial operations. Know what's driving your bill — and do something about it.
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You Can't Manage What You Can't Measure.
Most farm and commercial operators have no real-time visibility into their energy consumption. They see a bill at the end of the month with a number on it — but no clear picture of what drove that number or what could have been done differently.
An energy management system changes that. It gives you real-time data on every major load in your operation, identifies the demand peaks that are driving your charges, and — with the right controls — automatically manages those peaks to reduce your bill.
For operations with solar, an EMS is particularly valuable. It ensures your generated power is directed to the highest-value uses at the right times — maximizing the return on your solar investment and reducing grid dependence.
What an Energy Management System Does for Your Operation
From real-time visibility to automated demand control — here's what we implement and why it matters.
Real-Time Energy Monitoring
See exactly how much energy every major load in your operation is consuming — in real time, from any device. No more guessing what's driving your bill.
Demand Peak Identification
We identify the specific times and loads that are creating your demand peaks — the biggest driver of demand charges on Alberta utility bills.
Automated Load Control
Smart controls that automatically shift or curtail non-critical loads during peak demand periods — reducing your demand charge without affecting operations.
Utility Rate Optimization
We program your system to respond to time-of-use rates and demand windows specific to your utility — Fortis or ATCO — to minimize costs automatically.
Solar & Storage Integration
If you have or are planning solar, an EMS maximizes the value of your generation by intelligently directing power to the highest-value uses at the right times.
Ongoing Reporting & Analysis
Monthly reports showing your energy performance, savings achieved, and any anomalies that indicate equipment issues or inefficiencies.
Energy Management Questions — Straight Answers
An energy management system (EMS) is a combination of monitoring hardware, software, and controls that gives you real-time visibility into your energy consumption and the ability to control loads automatically. Whether you need one depends on your operation's complexity and energy costs. For operations with significant demand charges or multiple major loads, an EMS can deliver meaningful savings. We assess your situation first before recommending one.
Demand charges in Alberta are based on your peak consumption during a billing period — often measured in 15-minute intervals. An EMS identifies when peaks are forming and can automatically curtail or shift non-critical loads to prevent those peaks. Even small reductions in peak demand can result in significant monthly savings when demand charges are a major portion of your bill.
In most cases, yes. Modern energy management systems are designed to integrate with existing HVAC, lighting, motors, and other equipment through smart controls and sensors. We assess your existing equipment during the energy assessment to determine what integration is possible and cost-effective.
An EMS significantly increases the value of a solar installation by intelligently directing generated power to the highest-value uses. Rather than simply exporting surplus power to the grid, a well-configured EMS can time energy-intensive operations to coincide with peak solar generation, charge batteries when generation exceeds demand, and minimize grid draw during peak rate periods.
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Find Out If an Energy Management System Makes Sense for Your Operation.
It starts with a free energy assessment. We'll review your current situation and tell you honestly whether an EMS would deliver meaningful value for your specific operation.
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