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Get to grips with energy management. On our blog, you will find energy optimization and management content suitable for novices and energy experts. Find blog posts, use cases and videos on energy analysis, energy optimization, and reporting, just as relevant for commercial buildings, public works and industrial buildings as for housing cooperatives or multi-residential properties.

Energy Management

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-a-clear-overview-of-your-energy-usage">Get a clear overview of your energy usage.</h2>



<p>Contrary to popular belief, energy audits are not a waste of time and are quite beneficial. A proper audit provides a clear overview of your building's current energy usage, delivering insights into the areas that might be a financial drain in an easily understandable way.</p>



<p>Nailing down the places where you are wasting energy will save you money in the long term. The audit's findings can help you create a roadmap to reduce energy usage, save money, and decrease your carbon footprint. The more detailed, the better: an effective audit is as extensive as possible, taking everything into account; the building's interior, exterior, fixtures, and equipment - to determine how these systems interact.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What exactly is an energy audit?</h2>





<p>An energy audit can significantly vary in size. You can perform audits on a single building or your whole business enterprise. In this text, we are taking a high-level look at the steps of an audit. Systematically mapping a building's or business' energy use will identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Typically we talk about two different types of audits:</h3>



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<li>A <span style="text-decoration: underline;">preliminary energy audit</span>, sometimes called a walkthrough audit, involves walking around your business premises to identify your energy usage and performance. This audit only requires a little measurement or data collection and doesn't take much time. However, it can reveal opportunities to become more energy efficient, provide qualitative analyses of where you can save energy, and estimate how much money you could save by implementing new measures.</li>



<li>Investment-grade or <span style="text-decoration: underline;">detailed energy audits</span> provide more extensive and precise data on various energy systems, such as pumps, fans, compressed air, and steam. These audits require more time than preliminary energy audits and take place over an extended period to provide comprehensive energy consumption reports. They typically offer a more precise image of your energy performance, allowing more specific recommendations for improvements.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Are you looking to get an energy certificate?</strong> </h3>



<p>Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), defined by the European Commission, provide information to consumers on buildings they plan to purchase or rent. They include an energy performance rating and recommendations for cost-effective improvements. EU countries use independent control systems for energy performance certificates and regular inspection of heating and air-conditioning systems. Some countries opted for&nbsp;alternative measures&nbsp;to regular inspection regimes of heating and air-conditioning systems.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.bpie.eu/publication/energy-performance-certificates-across-the-eu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find a list of energy performance certificates from across the EU at BPIE (Buildings Performance Institute Europe).</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The process in 7 steps<strong></strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-prepare-for-the-audit">1.&nbsp; Prepare for the audit</h3>



<p>Gather information about the building, such as its age, square footage, occupancy patterns, and energy usage history. You can get this information through bills, equipment specifications, and other records.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-walkthrough-inspection">2.&nbsp; Walkthrough inspection<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Conduct a visual inspection of the building to identify potential energy-saving opportunities. Look for air leaks, insulation levels, lighting systems, HVAC equipment, and other energy-using systems.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-energy-consumption-analysis">3.&nbsp; Energy consumption analysis<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Analyze the building's energy consumption data to identify patterns and trends in energy use. This can be done smoothly with <a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">Energinet's</a> powerful reporting. It can also be achieved through billing data or other methods.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-equipment-and-systems-assessment">4.&nbsp; Equipment and systems assessment<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Assess the energy-using equipment and systems in the building, such as HVAC, lighting, and appliances. Look for inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-recommendations">5.&nbsp; Recommendations<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Based on the energy audit findings, provide recommendations for energy-saving measures that can be implemented in the building. These may include installing energy-efficient equipment, improving insulation, and optimizing lighting and HVAC controls.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-6-implementation">6.&nbsp; Implementation<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Work with building management and maintenance personnel to implement the recommended energy-saving measures.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-7-monitoring-and-evaluation">7.&nbsp; Monitoring and evaluation<strong></strong></h3>



<p>Monitor the building's energy use and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented measures. Make adjustments as necessary and continue to look for additional opportunities for improvement.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-first-step-is-the-hardest">The first step is the hardest<strong></strong></h2>



<p>Conducting an energy audit is an essential first step in reducing <a href="https://kiona.com/story/blog/the-thief-lurking-in-your-building-indirect-energy-use">indirect energy use in a building</a> and can help building managers identify opportunities for improvement and lower energy costs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Stay ahead of your competition and develop a more sustainable business model through energy auditing. Demonstrate your comprehension of energy efficiency and illustrate your business's willingness to adapt. We recommend you engage professional energy auditors for a comprehensive energy audit. <a href="https://kiona.com/our-partners">Browsing our extensive Partner network is a great place to start.</a></p>

How to conduct an energy audit of a building

Maria Sotberg

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<p>The development of Energinet, the energy monitoring system, began in 2002. The primary objective has been to create a web-based system with an easy interface, enabling users to access information with just a few clicks.</p>



<p>Energinet gives you information on whether what you are doing is actually working. If you have control through a SCADA or industrial control system (ICS), <a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">Energinet</a> is on top and monitors the end results. This makes the job of energy management much more efficient.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-you-need-to-have-quality-data">You need to have quality data</h2>



<p>The system has been developed in cooperation with customers and energy advisors. The result is a solution that suits absolutely everyone. From simple analyses to complex calculations for larger organizations.</p>



<p>The mindset has always been the same: the most important thing is quality and solutions that do not lock the customer in.</p>



<p>"We have no hidden agenda, so all our solutions are completely open. Energinet is independent of suppliers and can retrieve data from anywhere, anytime – that's the biggest benefit for our customers," he says.</p>







<p>Today, Energinet is used in all types of public, commercial, and industrial buildings, such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing companies, shopping centers, and grocery stores. Altogether, this amounts to an area of over one hundred million square meters, with no restrictions on the number of users, user levels, or number of meters.</p>



<p>In addition to the web solution, you can distribute information to the whole organization or defined recipients through self-reports on e-mail and app. This way, you can spend as little time as possible on reporting and monitoring and as much time as possible on energy reduction measures.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-energy-monitoring-on-the-key-performance-indicators-that-matter">Energy monitoring on the key performance indicators that matter</h2>



<p>The monitoring system can be used for much more than <em>just</em> monitoring energy. The system is modular, with no limitations on the number of meters, virtual meters, imports, energy blocks, buildings, groups, subgroups, or users.</p>



<p>"We set up the top level of Energinet for you, so you have access to all standardized reports and key figures. Beyond that, you can create whatever you want and make any calculation that gives you the key figure you and your company are looking for. This can be anything from the <a href="https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Coefficient_of_performance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COP (coefficient of performance)</a> of heat pump systems, the number of kilowatts used per ton of aluminum produced, to which of your production lines is the most efficient," says Ludvigsen. </p>



<p>He explains that it is precisely then you get the data you need to say <strong>why</strong> the situation is the way it is and <strong>what </strong>you can do to make it more efficient.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Report-EN.png" alt="Energy monitoring report dashboard" class="wp-image-36339"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Use Energinet to tailor your reports depending on the KPIs you seek.</figcaption></figure>



<p>"Without information, you know nothing. You can believe and guess –&nbsp;but that doesn't produce results. You need to understand the history, the current situation, and whether the measures are working."</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-break-the-bottlenecks-and-control-the-consumption">Break the bottlenecks –&nbsp;and control the consumption</h2>



<p>The potential for energy savings remains high in most of the areas in which we operate.</p>



<p>"For example, many people run automatic regulations of indoor temperature depending on the outdoor temperature but don't really know whether it is energy efficient or not. Once the setup of Energinet is ready, you can immediately catch unnecessary errors or excessive energy consumption related to ventilation, cooling, or heat recovery. This makes it possible to monitor operations and work in a more energy-efficient way," he explains.</p>



<p>But without access to and analysis of the right data, it's impossible to know where to start to make the right choices. And steering without oversight –&nbsp;is a bit like shooting in the dark.</p>



<p>"We rely on customers to understand the value of fully open solutions and not lock themselves into a single supplier."</p>



<p>"Take any building, with a sea of different systems. Bring data from all of them into a single solution and see what actually matters to your operations. Then a lot of the work is done." he concludes.</p>

Energy monitoring: – Drop the gut feeling, and make decisions based on data

<p>With high energy prices and concerns over energy dependence, reducing our consumption is on everyone's mind.</p>



<p>And when it comes to energy, you're likely familiar with direct energy use, which refers to the energy consumed by a building's mechanical and electrical systems, such as lighting, heating, and air conditioning. However, another form of usage is often overlooked – known as <strong>indirect energy use</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-indirect-energy-use-what-is-it">Indirect energy use: what is it?</h2>



<p>Indirect energy use refers to the energy consumed during the production, transportation, and disposal of goods and services a building uses, such as the energy required to manufacture building materials, transport products to the location, or waste disposal.</p>





<p>Although indirect energy use may not be so noticeable, it can make up an important part of a building's overall footprint. For example, the energy required to produce a single brick is&nbsp;<a href="https://pliteq.com/news/building-vs-carbon-footprint/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimated to be about 1 kWh</a>&nbsp;(making it a fairly average material choice). However, if thousands of bricks are required for construction, that's still a lot of indirect energy use.</p>



<p>Similarly, building materials such as concrete and steel have a much higher embodied energy than materials such as wood and bamboo.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-indirect-energy-use-affects-energy-savings-in-buildings">How indirect energy use affects energy savings in buildings</h2>



<p>Indirect energy use is closely related to energy savings in buildings, as it accounts for a big portion of a building's environmental impact. Reducing this type of energy in buildings is a crucial step in boosting savings and sustainability.</p>



<p>Here are some measures that can be taken:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-choose-sustainable-building-materials">1. Choose sustainable building materials</h3>



<p>By selecting building materials that are sustainably sourced, energy-efficient, and have low embodied energy, you can reduce the indirect energy used in their production.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Building-materials-by-Rodolfo-Quiros-Pexels-1240x698-1.jpg" alt="Choose building materials required for the purpose and expected life cycle." class="wp-image-34862"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Remember: <em>Choosing materials with low embodied energy may result in higher energy use in operations, and materials with higher embodied energy can result in a building with lower operational energy. The most important part is to choose materials required for the purpose and expected life cycle. Photo by Rodolfo Quirós / Pexels</em>.</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Assessing the embodied energy of a material or whole building is a complex task. Re-using existing materials, choosing new materials made of recycled content, and designing for a long building life is a good guide. Learn more about </em><a href="https://www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/embodied-energy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>calculating embodied energy</em></a><em>.</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-optimize-building-systems">2. Optimize building systems</h3>



<p>By automating building systems such as lighting, HVAC, and ventilation, we can ensure that these systems only operate when needed. This can reduce energy waste and promote more efficient use of resources, also resulting in more environmental benefits.</p>



<p>Looking for options that allow you to add on other systems or solutions later is a great way to ensure scalable possibilities that you won't grow out of right away (and that you won't have to replace).</p>





<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-re-use-existing-buildings-and-infrastructure">3. Re-use existing buildings and infrastructure</h3>



<p>Re-using existing buildings reduces the environmental impact of construction by conserving resources and reducing waste. It also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing new materials.</p>



<p>With affordable solutions, we can make today's buildings much smarter just by upgrading the existing equipment. This is possible as long as the systems can talk to each other.&nbsp;Our <a href="https://kiona.com/products" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open and flexible platform</a> is built for that purpose.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-going-green-it-s-complicated">Going green? It's complicated.</h2>



<p>To truly understand a building's energy footprint, it is important to consider all the energy and resources that go into producing and operating a building, including both direct and indirect energy use.</p>



<p>Additionally, leveraging flexible automation solutions can help you achieve even greater energy savings, but this is just one part of the equation. Re-using existing buildings, choosing sustainable building materials, and implementing effective waste programs are just as important.</p>



<p>It's time to speed up building smartness. And to reach our climate targets, "smart" can't be synonymous with flashy new buildings. <strong>We must do something about all existing buildings, which is entirely possible.</strong></p>

The thief lurking in your building – indirect energy use

Wojciech Kubicki

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The purpose of the modernization was to reduce heat consumption in the GPNT buildings, used for central heating, ventilation, and process heat while ensuring thermal comfort for users. Above all, we expected a reduction in heating costs, but an important aspect for us was also the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other substances harmful to health and the environment generated during heat production.

Chief Specialist at Pomorska Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna, the company managing the park

Compared to traditional thermal modernization projects that can take months, implementing an intelligent heat consumption management system can be completed in just a few days. In fact, the building can be equipped with the new system as soon as four weeks after signing the contract. This means that even starting from scratch, significant reductions in heat energy consumption can be achieved during the current heating season.

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<p><strong>Gdansk Science and Technology Park is a vibrant business and technology center where dozens of companies have found a place to run their business.</strong></p>



<p>Although these are relatively new facilities (commissioned in 2011-2014), the owner of the complex saw the potential to reduce heating costs by installing an intelligent thermal management system.&nbsp;The tender for the design and installation of such a system was won by Kiona, offering our <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge-solution</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-about-the-project">About the project</h2>



<p>The modernization project at <a href="https://gpnt.pl/en">Gdańsk Science and Technology Park</a> focused on two buildings, A and B, with a combined usable area of 25,300 m². These buildings have a heated area of 9,800 m² and 9,140 m².</p>



<p>The buildings were originally equipped with a traditional control, regulation, and heat management system based on the current outdoor temperature and the heating curve. The park uses heat from the municipal installation for central heating, ventilation, domestic hot water, and process heat.</p>



<p>As part of the modernization plan, the existing heating system that relied solely on measuring the outdoor temperature was scheduled to be upgraded. The new system takes into account various factors such as the forecast temperature, expected sunlight, precipitation, humidity, and wind speed. Additionally, it constantly monitors the internal temperature, the building's thermal performance, and the current ambient temperature. This allows for more precise control of the heat distribution.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-installation">Installation</h2>



<p>Another requirement for the new heating management system was that all its elements should be fully compatible with <strong>the existing control system</strong> at the substation. The goal was to avoid any changes to the substation's technological setup. In addition, the new system should also have the option to operate traditionally based on the current outdoor temperature if there is no weather forecast available.</p>



<p>The Edge system, based on IoT technology, is a solution for controlling, monitoring, and optimizing heat consumption, satisfying all the requirements of the park. Thanks to the "light" architecture, based on a wireless network (WM-Bus, Wireless Meter-Bus), the installation work lasted only two days and did not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the park itself or its tenants.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-achieving-energy-goals">Achieving energy goals</h2>



<p>The solution implemented at the Gdańsk Science and Technology Park consists of several basic elements: a device controlling the operation of the heating substation, a network of internal temperature and humidity sensors, a gateway that facilitates communication with cloud services, and the WM-Bus network, which connects all the network elements to the gateway.</p>



<p>To monitor the temperature on the supply and return pipes (which distribute heat from the municipal network to the buildings), two wireless, battery-powered contact sensors were installed.</p>



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<li>In buildings such as GPNTs buildings, heat consumption is usually reduced by about 10% after installing Edge.</li>



<li>This translates to a fast return on investment, with the savings covering the total cost of the system within just a few months, especially given today's energy prices.</li>
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<p>The best part is that these savings are almost immediate, so building owners and managers don't have to wait long to start seeing the benefits.</p>

Gdansk Science and Technology Park (GPNT)

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Turn traditional buildings into smart buildings with IoT

<p>Where you today have limited control in buildings or facilities, IoT connectivity enables the digital control necessary for temperature regulation, ventilation control, refrigeration, and other systems. Once installed, IoT units (such as sensors) can send real-time data through the cellular network to an IoT platform, where you can monitor, manage and optimize installations.</p>



<p>Issues that once forced building managers to make expensive on-site visits to resolve can now be done digitally. In many cases, proper monitorisation can often address a potential fault before it becomes an issue. Managers could collect five times more data points with the appropriate technology. That's also five times the knowledge.</p>



<h2 id="h-data-driven-decisions-save-cash"><strong>Data-driven decisions save cash</strong></h2>



<p>The reality is that the building sector is a bit of a digitalization laggard. The data points needed to optimize energy efficiency (such as data on humidity, temperature, electricity consumption, and building infrastructure) that could be available and structured are often not.</p>



<p>Today, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/10/16/what-is-unstructured-data-and-why-is-it-so-important-to-businesses-an-easy-explanation-for-anyone/?sh=fa9c38815f64" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80-90% of an organization's data is unstructured</a>. The collection of data would not only be used to lower energy consumption but also support decision-making on where to invest and why.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/11/edge-data-driven-by-PeopleImages-getty-images-signature-1400x933-1-1024x682.jpg" alt="Data-driven decisions save cash" class="wp-image-23749"/><figcaption>Use the data from Edge to make informed decisions about your buildings. Photo: PeopleImages / Getty Images Signature</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-typical-faults-and-easy-remedies-for-heating-systems"><strong>Typical faults and easy remedies for heating systems</strong></h2>



<p>By reducing and adapting the supply temperature of the heating system using digital management – annual energy cost reductions in the range of 10%-15% are well achievable for large, multi-tenant buildings. Of course, depending on the specific case.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Another critical aspect valuable to monitor is the early detection of technical faults in heating systems. Typical problems are malfunctioning temperature sensors or servo motors of valves. Here, unnecessary energy costs, heating system follow-up, repair, or replacement costs can be avoided by catching any issues early.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>From a property owner's perspective, improving property value is significant. And investment funds are optimizing their property asset portfolios from an energy efficiency perspective. While highly energy-inefficient buildings risk becoming stranded assets, energy management and optimization investments can significantly increase property value.</p>



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<h2 id="h-why-invest-in-energy-management-systems"><strong>Why invest in energy management systems?</strong></h2>



<p>Smart building energy management has come a long way since James Southerland did construct his ECHO IV home computer in 1977, and the building segment has the clear potential to develop from a digitalization laggard to an innovation hot-shot.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With systems fed by an accelerating stream of data from physical and virtual sensors, it becomes more and more realistic to create comprehensive <a href="https://blog.thoughtwire.com/what-is-a-smart-building-digital-twin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">digital twins</a> of buildings. Digital twins represent not only the physical structures of buildings but also all active operating technology and building usage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Investments in data-driven <a href="https://kiona.com/solutions/for-energy-management/">energy management of buildings</a> can generate substantial business value. Quickly and with limited investments. This will not eliminate the need for building energy renovations but will allow us to improve energy efficiency quickly. The data collected provides insights into where to invest in a renovation to maximize the return on investment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Improving energy efficiency through data analysis is just one aspect of managing a building and a great step toward enhancing the savings potential of properties. Our building management solutions get the most out of existing building technology and IoT to collect all the data you need to make sustainable future decisions. Good for business and good for the environment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Building owners, operations managers, and tenants want their buildings to meet specific standards. It's about keeping emissions down and consumption low. It's because we care about the footprint we leave behind. Environmental management is here to stay – and if you're going to keep up with the rest, there are some things you need to be in control of.</p>



<h2 id="h-daily-control-with-sustainable-management">Daily control with sustainable management</h2>



<p>ISO certifications, Eco-Lighthouse, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, "Don't print this email," and source-sorting of waste are just some of the things we do to help make our workplace or building as sustainable as possible. However, if you seriously intend to put energy monitoring on the agenda, you must include more parameters.</p>



<p>It's not just about alerting people and managing energy. It's about everything we do that generates consumption. Like water, waste, CO<sub>2</sub>, and not least: reliable reporting of the key indicators that matter. This is how you reach your goal:</p>



<h2 id="h-energy-monitoring-and-a-bit-more-as-well">Energy monitoring – and a bit more as well</h2>





<p>With a full-scale EMS (Energy Monitoring System) solution, you can control all energy data, regardless of the communication protocol. This way, you can take control of your operations with precise measurement and evaluation of emissions. It's good for the environment and also reduces operating costs. And it doesn't stop there.</p>



<p>Because if you are going to be energy smart, you need an overview of both past and present consumption.</p>



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<li>Are the energy-saving measures producing results?</li>



<li>Is automation working as well as it should?</li>



<li>What are the buildings or processes where we should be implementing measures?</li>
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<p><a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">Energinet</a> will give you answers to all these questions.</p>



<h3 id="h-collection-of-environmental-data">Collection of environmental data</h3>



<p>You get to collect all types of consumption data in a user-friendly system. Measure energy, water, steam, pressure, temperature, or volume data in liters or kg. With an administrative tool tailored to waste and environmental management as well as energy consumption, you get all aspects of what counts – the bottom line.</p>



<h3 id="h-dashboards-and-reporting">Dashboards and reporting</h3>



<p>Set up your  dashboards with what's important to you, and get automatic report mailings. You can then identify discrepancies and opportunities for savings while having total flexibility in terms of the report tool tailored to your organization and particular industry.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Energinet-Dashboard-eng.jpg" alt="Energinet Dashboard" class="wp-image-9174"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">See the most important data on your Energinet dashboard.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-what-are-you-waiting-for">What are you waiting for?</h2>



<p>If you currently have energy data in your Kiona solution, it is easy to connect Energinet. Combine alerts, management, and energy control in a single complete reporting tool – and you're well on your way to environmental measures that will impact your business.</p>

Environmental management is here to stay

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Results

<h2 id="h-successfully-reduced-emissions-by-820-tonnes-of-co2">Successfully reduced emissions by 820 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub></h2>



<p>Increased property value and reduced environmental impact at Victoriahem.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.victoriahem.se/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victoriahem AB</a> (formerly Victoria Park AB) and Kiona have been working on energy and environmental optimization for a few years. Victoriahem's properties stretch through various locations in Sweden, where the collaboration has continuously delivered successful energy savings and reduced emissions of about 820 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub>, year after year.</p>



<p>The collaboration started in 2018 and included most of Victoriahem's properties around Sweden, where Victoriahem has chosen to fully invest in <a href="https://kiona.com/da/produkter/edge/">Edge</a> as the central platform for environmental and energy optimization. The collaboration now covers approximately 28 000 apartments with 1 960 000  m<sup>2</sup> of lettable space, fully connected to Edge's cloud service for continuous optimization with associated IoT infrastructure.</p>



<p>They have increased net operating income and property value with Edge while reducing energy use and putting sustainability as a top priority. The system has also become a valuable tool for the operations organization, allowing them to stay on top of measures that increase tenants' satisfaction. By connecting their properties to the cloud, operations staff can remotely monitor and analyze their properties across the country, proving that an investment in digitalization is an investment for the future.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Victoriahem about their experience with Edge</h2>



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Building Automation

<p>The world around us is getting smarter and smarter. We see vehicles driving autonomously, drones fostering apple trees, body sensors surveilling our health status, and many other clever IoT applications. However, one of the industry segments with a relatively slow adaptation of smart solutions is the buildings sector, even though the energy efficiency of buildings is a hot topic – for all good reasons:&nbsp;</p>



<ul><li>Collectively, buildings in the EU are responsible for 40% of our energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions, which is not sustainable.&nbsp;</li><li>75% of Europe's buildings are not energy efficient today, and it is forecasted that <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/news/focus-energy-efficiency-buildings-2020-lut-17_en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">95% of those buildings will still be in use in 2050</a>. This means that, particularly in times of energy crises, property owners are leaving much money on the table&nbsp;</li><li>To reach the overall EU objective of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030, the building sector would need to <a href="https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-energy/assessment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reduce its emissions by 60%;</a> this couldn't be more demanding.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p>Europe is undergoing an energy crisis, and many utility companies are falling back to fossil-based energy production to meet the demand. So, where do you invest?</p>



<h2 id="h-steel-and-concrete-or-iot-and-ai"><strong>Steel and concrete or IoT and AI?</strong></h2>



<p>The most obvious way to address the above challenges is physical updates; to improve building insulation, replace blowing windows, and replace fossil-based heating systems with heat pumps and solar panels. This needs to be done, but let's face it – you can't do this overnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The current energy renovation rate of building stocks in Europe is 1%, and most of today's global building stock will still exist in 2050. Suppose the building sector is to reduce its carbon emissions by 60% by 2030. In that case, the energy renovation rate of Europe's building stock needs to double – quite a challenge given the souring costs for building materials and the scarcity of resources in this industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>As for many industries, digitalization offers another way to address challenges. Collecting all sorts of data related to the indoor climate of a building; weather conditions, energy consumption, and heating system performance helps turn questions into answers.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/05/multi-residential-1.jpg" alt="Collecting building data with IoT solutions." class="wp-image-7446"/><figcaption>Image: By analyzing and visualizing this data, you can create valuable insights into the energy performance of a building, steer heating and cooling systems (optimizing the building's energy consumption), and minimize carbon emissions.</figcaption></figure>



<p>This approach creates value not by building insulation and window replacement but by leveraging <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IoT and AI engines</a> to collect and process building data.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The technology is here</strong>, the investments needed are much smaller than mechanical construction, and results can be achieved much faster. But let's be clear: Smart building solutions are complementary to the energy renovation of buildings; they don't replace it.</p>





<h2 id="h-where-iot-meets-the-property-sector"><strong>Where IoT meets the property sector</strong></h2>



<p>Success in building automation has many enablers, ranging from AI systems to sensors and actuators, and last but not least, IoT connectivity. The key to success in this industry segment is the co-value creation in ecosystems that turn smart buildings into reality.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With that in mind, we explored the true value and impact of IoT-connected buildings together with <a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ericsson</a> and <a href="https://www.adlittle.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arthur D. Little</a>. The report <strong>Connected Buildings Energy Management</strong> elevates the need to monitor, control, and optimize energy usage – enabling property owners to decrease energy costs and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.</p>



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The energy efficiency of buildings – the pressure is on!

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<p>Do you know how much energy you are wasting or saving? Perhaps you only analyze this when receiving an energy bill or undertaking the monthly review in your energy management system (EMS)?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The expression "every little bit helps" may be ages old, but it is still appropriate when discussing energy consumption. Although it's the major projects usually make the headlines, small everyday measures provide significant benefits for the vast majority of savers.</p>



<p>And with that in mind, we collected our best "energy tricks" to inspire you so you can get started with measures that work today.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-are-you-wasting-your-energy">Are you wasting your energy?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>





<p>Here is our quick guide for anyone who wants to make a start on becoming energy-efficient. With these 7 steps, you can keep consumption low without sacrificing comfort and the indoor climate. Go through the list in the article and carefully check each point. Get the overview you need to set about implementing successful measures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-four-energy-thieves-you-can-easily-overcome">Four energy thieves you can easily overcome&nbsp;</h2>



<p>So, you have a good idea of what's what in your electricity bills. However, how much is pure waste? Are you using more energy than is necessary? Here are the most common energy thieves and how you can put an end to them!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>





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</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-can-we-overcome-soaring-electricity-prices">How can we overcome soaring electricity prices?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>





<p>Electricity is essential for operating all the modern technologies in our buildings. In the Nordic countries, we use a lot of electricity. How these technologies interact is a critical factor in keeping costs down.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Read more about how you can prevent the various heating and cooling sources in your premises from working against each other and, in effect, throwing money straight out of the window.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-understanding-energy-efficiency-paves-the-way-for-order">Understanding energy efficiency paves the way for order</h2>



<p>The heating season is challenging for many. For multi-residentials, the requirements are set. Not only do you have to meet the tenants' wishes and needs, but you should also save energy at the same time. </p>



<p>Learn from the real world and see how The Settlement Houses optimized their heating season, which led to big savings. Today they have <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge</a>, our IoT and AI engine connected to 17 properties, and have cut their energy consumption by 1502 MWh. </p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-environmental-management-is-here-to-stay">Environmental management is here to stay&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>We have now looked at energy consumption and costs in some detail. However, serious use of energy monitoring requires that you take several parameters into account. After all, saving energy is essentially about reducing everything that generates consumption. And this means water, waste, and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions come into the equation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are a few tips on taking control of your operations and measuring, evaluating, and checking whether the actions you implement work.</p>





<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-large-font-size">What can you already do today?</h2>



<p>What is so crucial about saving energy besides costs and electricity bills? In the "kilowatt hours battle", there is little to match the energy optimization of kilowatt-hours. Not even wind power has as much impact.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/04/environmental-management-1024x576.jpg" alt="Take control of your energy operations" class="wp-image-21592"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Phtoto: bgStock72 / Getty images</figcaption></figure>



<ol>
<li><strong>Review your technical plant </strong><br>Reviewing the condition of your plant is the first step in identifying energy losses. How much is simply being thrown away? Are you getting notifications when you need them? Investment in continuous monitoring is good for both your wallet and the environment. You discover problems earlier.</li>



<li><strong>Use an energy management system</strong><br>Keeping up to date in an ocean of energy data can be difficult. Updating often gets forgotten after a while if a manual element is also involved.  An energy management system (EMS), like <a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">Energinet</a>, can be a good tool for gaining a full overview of energy consumption. Build your own reports or utilize ready-made standard reports and get information on all consumption data and costs. When it comes down to the crucial details of energy saving, nothing is as important as having the correct data at hand. </li>



<li><strong>Perform an energy analysis</strong><br>Establish what is consuming power - a leaky valve, for example, is not a fault that is so easy to pick up. Nothing " physically " is wrong, and systems may continue to show you everything is fine. It is only when you analyze the temperature graphs that you can see something is not as it should be</li>
</ol>





<p>Did you know that rehabilitating existing buildings and upgrading their technologies is one of the best things we can do for the environment? Fortunately, we are experts in making old buildings smart.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://clevair.io/blog/retrofitting-old-buildings-necessary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more about why energy optimization of old buildings is necessary and profitable.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ready-to-do-both-yourself-and-the-environment-a-favor">Ready to do both yourself and the environment a favor?</h2>



<p>Using first-class integration solutions, we monitor your facilities and notify you of deviations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>





<p>The Kiona platform is a hybrid, cloud-based web system that you can operate via telephone, tablet, and PC. It gives you a complete overview of electricity, water, ventilation, and energy use. Wherever you are, you can also override equipment whenever you want.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Our system is flexible and independent of your equipment's supplier, technology, or age. You are always ready for whatever technological development brings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

All you need to know about saving energy

Jostein Markussen

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<p>The minds behind Kiona have been in pursuit of energy thieves for almost two decades. Over this time, we have identified several eager repeat offenders. Here are the usual suspects.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-1-the-ventilation-system-the-suspect-is-well-known"><strong>1. The ventilation system – the suspect is well known.</strong>&nbsp;</h2>



<p>At Kiona, we often find that customers are stunned when they see the energy calculations for their building. They are often in the dark about the substantial potential for making savings. The ventilation system is nearly always mixed up in this affair.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"The most common event is that the system is running around the clock or has too much uptime. It's important to remember that you're not only trying to save energy but that you need to distribute load across the 24-hour day so that you avoid expensive energy tariffs. At the same time, you should never compromise on air quality. All this requires a lot of logic," says Jostein Markussen from Kiona.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-2-valve-leaks-energy-straight-down-the-drain"><strong>2. Valve leaks – energy straight down the drain.</strong></h2>



<p>Leaky valves is yet another repeat offender. It is an extensive system, most frequently comprising several valves open for warm water and one for cold water. If the valve on your cooling coil is leaking, this is compensated for by adding more heat. Over time, this can all add up to a terrifying energy bill.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"The problem here is that a fault like this isn't always easy to spot because there may be something physically wrong with the valve. The imaging and systems may be telling you everything is all nice and fine and sealed. It's only when you analyze the temperature graphs that you see that things aren't how they should be," says Markussen. He also adds:&nbsp;</p>



<p>"We can carry out this kind of analysis on your behalf completely automatically. Using <a href="https://kiona.com/products/iwmac/">IWMAC</a>/<a href="https://kiona.com/products/web-port/">Web Port</a>, we can set up rules to look for abnormal temperature fluctuations through autonomous systems. You'll then be notified if something has gone wrong – or if it happens in the future."&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-3-district-heating-snow-melting-facility-cunning-swindlers"><strong>3. District heating/ snow melting facility – cunning swindlers.</strong>&nbsp;</h2>





<p>A snow-melting facility around an entrance or loading bay can be worth its weight in gold for businesses in the northern hemisphere that experiences heavy snow and ice in winter. However, it can cost the earth if you don't control it properly. The more energy-intensive a system is, the more critical it is to optimize it to the exact details. Many facilities like this are left running for longer than they need to be.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/10/System_installed_snowless_Brandenburg_Germany.jpeg" alt="System installed snowless, Brandenburg, Germany" class="wp-image-21393" width="800" height="563"/><figcaption>Snowmelt system installed in Brandenburg, Germany. Photo: Saninfo1993, <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0">CC BY-SA 4.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</figcaption></figure>



<p>A typical solution is to use a snow detector. Such detectors can notify the system when it discovers snow or ice. However, suppose you combine this with <a href="https://kiona.com/products/iwmac/smart-functions/forecast-based-control/">forecast-based control</a> considering data from the Meteorological Institute. In that case, you can start preheating to prevent any snow or ice from settling.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In some cases, the caretaker manually controls snow melting based on the weather forecast. This method is rarely the most effective way to manage the system.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"It might have been good enough to let the system come on at 3 a.m. instead of turning it on the evening before, or it could be turned off if the weather forecast was for snow to turn sunny and above freezing later on. That kind of smart forecast-based control can save a lot of money over time."&nbsp;</p>



<p>Our very own Ståle Eriksen has his own story to share about a customer:&nbsp;</p>



<p>"We had a customer who had their ground heating running over the summer, costing them 5 000 EUR every month. The problem is that people don't know about it. They might be told that something is broken, but what about when it's just burning through your cash? You have to actively monitor it, and most people don't have time for that."</p>



<h2 id="h-4-the-heat-regenerator-is-your-excess-heat-going-up-in-smoke"><strong>4. The heat regenerator – is your excess heat going up in smoke?</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>If your building has a heat pump or your store features a cooling and freezing system, you have a heat regenerator. It enables you to do something useful with your excess heat. If you don't need it, it goes up to the roof and straight into the sky.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"Unfortunately, this is something that we find is happening all too often. Many don't have good enough systems in place to notify them or override their heat regenerator if a need elsewhere in the building appears. That's as wasteful as it gets," says Eriksen.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-the-world-s-best-investigator-and-caretaker"><strong>The world's best investigator – and caretaker</strong></h2>



<p>Common to all of these thieves is that they are pretty easy to seize – if you know where to look. The problem is that even if you have an excellent overview of your energy use, you do not necessarily know whether it is as low as it could be.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"Simply having an overview often gives you a false sense of security. The full benefit of your overview requires either specialist expertise or regular analysis. It takes time, and no matter what, things can always happen after you have left for the day. How many people review the history and check out that kind of thing?" asks Markussen.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"Maybe you only run an analysis when you perform your monthly review of the EMS system (<em>Energy Management System</em>) or when you get your electricity bill? But by then, the invoice is already due for payment."&nbsp;</p>





<p>The solution is as simple as it is ingenious. Using Kiona's smart, data-driven limits, the system can capture whether the building is being wasteful – and notify you of the problem.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"They analyze your consumption on an ongoing basis so that you spot when something isn't working as it should. This encompasses both physical faults and when something can be tweaked to make it more efficient. We refer to these functions as "the caretaker that never sleeps" because they not only let you know, but they try to fix the problem themselves through applying logic," says Markussen.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"This way, you can simply ensure that your building uses as little energy as possible without compromising anywhere else."&nbsp;</p>

4 common energy thieves – and how to deal with them

Filip Lagerlöf

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<p>The project's objectives were, and are, to create connected and energy-efficient residential properties in Västerås Municipality by applying digital systems for energy optimization and power balancing. Entirely in line with Mälarenergi's work on the development of District Heating 2.0 (Fjärrvärme 2.0).</p>



<p>The pilot project was launched in July 2021, where our <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">AI optimization service, Edge</a>, was activated on six buildings selected by Bostads AB Mimer, with 2020 as the reference year. Now, one year later, the results of the project are ready.</p>



<h2 id="h-results"><strong>Result</strong>s</h2>



<ul><li>Energy use reduced by -12.2% (normal year adjusted by energy index, compared to the reference year 2020)&nbsp;</li><li>The efficiency corresponds to an annual reduction in heating costs of -33 227 EUR (corresponding to an increased property value of 664 542 EUR at a 5% yield)</li><li>A positive impact on the balancing of power output in district heating through lower power signatures.</li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/10/pilotprojekt-1024x662.jpg" alt="Effektiv energianvändning i Västerås pilotprojekt" class="wp-image-20614"/><figcaption>Some of the buildings in the pilot project, optimized by Edge. Photo: Bostads AB Mimer</figcaption></figure>



<p>"Given the current state of the world, with an ongoing energy crisis that is leading to a sharp increase in costs for both electricity and district heating and putting incredible pressure on energy companies and real estate companies, the issue of energy efficiency and power balancing becomes even more relevant," says Joacim Sundqvist, Energy Strategist at <a href="https://www.malarenergi.se/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mälarenergi</a>.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>Connected properties create greater flexibility both for the property owner and its staff but also for us as an energy company in how we can plan our distribution over different periods of the day. I see this as a continued exciting project, especially for the coming autumn and winter when the City of Västerås and we will benefit greatly from cooperation with Mimer and Kiona.</p><cite>Joacim Sundqvist</cite></blockquote>



<p>During the energy transition and to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda, they are taking several strategic sustainable steps and setting their sights high. The Smart City project is part of this.</p>





<h2 id="h-successful-project">Successful project</h2>



<p>"In terms of energy, I think the results speak for themselves, but it is also interesting how other soft values such as indoor climate, reduced error reports, a more efficient way of working, monitoring, analysis, and follow-up have contributed to the internal structure in a positive way," says Eric Johansson, Energy Specialist at <a href="https://www.mimer.nu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bostads AB Mimer</a>.</p>



<p>"I see it as a very successful project for everyone involved, and it will be very interesting to build on it and look at the next steps on how we together can find further synergies within this smart city project both for the building stock and for the district heating network," he concludes.</p>



<p>"We offer technical solutions that help partners build long-term sustainable solutions in collaboration with their customers, and this is a successful example of the smart city theme, where both an energy producer and energy consumer benefit from joint solutions at each end," says Martin Eksberg, Head of Business at Kiona Sweden.&nbsp;</p>

Efficient energy use in Västerås – the smart city

So leave the birds to get chilly – waste less heat and have lower energy bills. 

<p>Using energy to create heat that no one uses is the same as throwing money out the window. Not only is it unnecessary and bad for the environment, but you might also be caught short when the electricity bill arrives.</p>



<h2 id="h-get-an-overview">Get an overview</h2>



<p>In the past, it might have been difficult to find a good midpoint between icy outdoor temperatures and stuffy indoor heat in the winter, but this is no longer the case. In Europe, buildings account for around 40% of total energy consumption. This means that it pays to take better care of the energy we create. Here are some tips for sending you on the path to greener consumption:</p>





<h2>1. Be aware of energy consumption</h2>



<p>Enova's research shows that simply being aware of energy consumption can help you save up to 5%. Additionally, getting something down on paper makes it easier to identify and implement energy-saving measures. How much energy do we want to use? How many emissions will we save the environment from? </p>



<h2>2.&nbsp;Evaluate the technical system</h2>



<p>Failure or improper use of technical systems often leads to increased energy consumption. Assessing the system's condition is the first step in identifying energy loss. Continuous monitoring is a good investment for your wallet and the environment – you'll notice discrepancies sooner! &nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-3-use-an-energy-management-system">3.&nbsp; Use an energy management system</h2>





<p>Energy data that requires manual handling gets forgotten after a while. An&nbsp;<a href="https://kiona.com/products/energinet/">energy monitoring system</a>&nbsp;(EOS) can be a good tool for fully understanding the system's energy consumption. <em> </em></p>





<h2 id="h-4-rehabilitate-old-buildings">4.&nbsp;"Rehabilitate" old buildings</h2>



<p>Old buildings often use more energy, but this doesn't mean you should build new ones. There are many ways to optimize old systems, for example, with&nbsp;IWMAC's add-on Smart functions. </p>



<p>In older buildings, you will often find an old central heating system from one supplier and a heat pump from another. Our SCADA solution becomes the "interpreter" between these systems and provides easy integration with everything you need to optimize.  &nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-5-monitor-your-energy-consumption">5.&nbsp;Monitor your energy consumption</h2>



<p>If you have a system that doesn't have some form of load control, you're probably using more energy than necessary. If your energy consumption suddenly increases, your energy bill can get expensive, something you'll be paying for for a long time afterward. With a&nbsp;smart guard, you can ensure your spending is always below the limit. This way, you can easily avoid throwing energy out the window.</p>





<h2 id="h-6-heat-where-needed">6.&nbsp;Heat where needed</h2>



<p>Zone management is worth its weight in gold when discussing saving energy and is more relevant than ever. There is a big difference between the heat and ventilation required when the building is half full and when it's jam-packed.</p>



<p>You can set up IoT sensors that provide information about how the building is used. The SCADA system can then automatically&nbsp;stop heating the parts of the building that are left empty without the need to lay a single cable. </p>





<h2 id="h-7-control-using-calendar-and-weather-forecasts">7.&nbsp;Control using calendar and weather forecasts </h2>



<p>Holidays and weekends are the typical times we know the building will be empty. It pays to keep a good base temperature while also saving energy. Afraid that the building won't be warm enough tomorrow morning? You can easily solve this with&nbsp;calendar-based control. </p>



<p>It's also nice to manage the building according to the weather, not what it is&nbsp;right now. Why not turn off the temperature in the building three hours before it becomes warm outside? As such,&nbsp;forecast-based control&nbsp;is a clever way to prepare the installation. </p>





<h2 id="h-why-save-thousands-on-your-electricity-bill">Why save thousands on your electricity bill? </h2>



<p>… other than for the money saved? There are many reasons to put energy efficiency on your list of priorities. &nbsp;</p>



<p>We spend a lot of time indoors in the Nordic countries. Incorrect temperature is one of the most significant contributors to poor indoor air quality. Ever complained about "bad" air? Often this means it's too hot. Increased heat also makes us more vulnerable to pollutants in the air, and the ventilation system usually has to work twice as hard. &nbsp;</p>



<p> Saving energy also benefits the environment and helps us to reduce unnecessary emissions and meet our sustainability goals. It is also good for your body, soul, and conscience.</p>

Are you wasting your energy? 7 tips for lower energy bills

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<p>Warm buildings, good ventilation, hot water, immediate lighting, and great coffee – energy means a lot to us. It keeps technologies running and indoor climates pleasant, and all require power.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While experts continue to predict that energy charges will rise – it seems to leave many of us facing cloudy times in the future. Our heating systems also work a little extra as the weather gets colder. And if you're reaching summertime, our cooling systems must push a bit more.</p>



<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" id="h-good-interplay-can-slash-bills" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><strong>Good interplay can slash bills</strong></h2>



<p>We must eradicate "power thieves" and keep power loads under control to <a href="https://kiona.com/products/iwmac/smart-functions/">stop the electricity bills from running wild</a>.</p>



<p>"Controlling the interplay between cooling and heating is worth its weight in gold when it comes to reducing bills, as well as controlling the related automatic systems. Control prevents money being thrown out of the window with the various sources of heating and cooling working against each other," says Ståle Eriksen, Key Account Manager at Kiona.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>He adds that many "obvious things" aren't discovered until it's too late.</p>



<p>"Monitoring systems manually requires masses of attention. The to-do list is often long. Having control of all the various systems' cloud-configured' means there is no need to worry. When it's minus 20 outside, air conditioning and cooling won't be running. Heating and snow-melting systems won't be on in the middle of summer."</p>



<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><strong>Power tricks that work</strong></h2>



<p>Control systems use logic and fixed threshold values to interpret incoming operating data and use them to adjust temperatures, start/stop equipment and smooth out power curves. They do this primarily before we users would notice anything.</p>





<p>Implementing measures that affect costs requires timely data.</p>



<p>"We set up rules to enable all connected systems to work 'smarter.' They then optimize, streamline and proactively give notifications of adjustments that can save energy. This means direct savings on the bill," Eriksen explains.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><strong>Reduce energy consumption with efficient control</strong></h2>



<p>Naturally enough, the length of use and the power demanded by technical equipment affect how much energy we consume. Yet, if we are not aware of how much energy we are using, we can't know if we are underperforming or if it's possible to improve.</p>



<p>Electrical devices often present heavy power loads when they are heating. Fortunately, we do not have to run our coffee makers for long periods. Other small things can also help cut consumption. Examples include turning off unnecessary lights, heating via cooling systems' surplus heat (rather than electricity), and using some time/need/weather-report controlled ventilation.</p>



<p>"It's not just these things either. Intelligent control of installations also makes life easier for any building's technical crew. Faults can be detected sooner and time spent on more important things." "Again, without having to worry too much about the bills, energy-efficient control still gives us good, warm buildings in the middle of winter. With a little luck, we can also leave our extra sweaters in their drawers a little longer," concludes Eriksen.</p>

How can we overcome skyrocketing energy prices?

Claus Johansen

Bjarne Mølgaard

Tårnby Municipality

<p>Tårnby is a municipality of opportunity, close to the capital and the rest of the world. Creating sustainable development requires an active effort from everyone. It requires businesses, citizens, and every institution in the municipality to work efficiently.</p>



<p>They manage 236 buildings with a heated area of 231 000 m². The buildings vary from daycare centers, schools, sports facilities, libraries, and administration buildings.</p>



<h2 id="h-reaching-energy-targets">Reaching energy targets</h2>



<p>The cooperation between <a href="https://www.taarnby.dk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tårnby Municipality</a> and Kiona started with a dialogue with the municipalities' building management team. They needed a system to help them reach their saving targets and a solution to get a better overview of the buildings to identify poor performance and energy waste.<br>The functions in Edge matched the demands of the team, and with its easy installation, scalability, and fast roll-out, it was a natural choice.</p>



<p>Tårnby started integrating its largest buildings as the most significant saving potential can be found here (38 buildings / 180 000 m²). After achieving a reduction of 8.9% in heat consumption within the first 1.5 years, they also decided to include their smaller buildings.&nbsp;Today, they have our <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">IoT platform and AI engine, Edge</a>, installed in 110 of their facilities.</p>



<p>The goal was to create a constant temperature in the buildings and lower the flow temperature, thereby reducing their heat consumption. An investment that would pay for itself.</p>



<h2 id="h-benefits-of-controlling-the-heat">Benefits of controlling the heat</h2>



<p>Sensors are installed on heating circuits and in the rooms so that the building management team can constantly monitor the heat - resulting in a comfortable indoor climate. Edge AI is used to understand the building's heating needs in combination with temperature, wind, sun, and rain.</p>



<p>By maintaining a constant temperature, you avoid overheating and save energy. This predictive capability is advantageous when the sun breaks out and starts heating your buildings or when there are large temperature fluctuations from day to night.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>"The physical installation of Kiona's products is straightforward, and the system starts to optimize as soon as it is implemented."</p><cite>Tårnby Municipality</cite></blockquote>



<p>The project has provided greater insight into heat consumption. New data available has also improved the collaboration between technical service staff and the management team. And the system is even used to gain insight into what actions should be taken to improve the building to achieve further savings.</p>



<h2 id="h-creating-the-greenest-municipality"><strong>Creating the greenest municipality</strong></h2>



<p>The weather forecast management has contributed to reducing heat consumption by 8.9%, and there is still a decrease in consumption equivalent to saving 7.5 kWh / m² per year. Their target is to save 10%.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The success continues in the municipality's 74 smaller buildings, and the collaboration and effort continue to grow.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 id="h-transparent-heating-and-affordable-housing">Transparent heating and affordable housing</h2>



<p>StudierendenWERK Berlin installed the <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge</a> system in its properties, and with it, sensors to monitor the flow and return temperature of the heating system.</p>



<p>StudierendenWERK&nbsp;is a state-run non-profit organization for&nbsp;student affairs&nbsp;in Germany. The&nbsp;StudierendenWERK Berlin is the&nbsp;student union&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for 20&nbsp;universities&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charit%C3%A9">Charité</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Berlin&nbsp;and looks after around 170 000&nbsp;students.</p>



<p>The organization is responsible for supporting all Berlin students' social, economic, and cultural interests. Including securing affordable housing.</p>



<p>The system continuously communicates the temperature profile of each heating circuit and the amount of energy used in the Edge portal. Within Edge, you can then see a visualization of the data. Kiona's energy expert constantly analyses the collected data, which helps ensure the heating system's functioning in the best possible way. </p>



<p>Compared to conventional work schemes, requiring janitors to make regular visual inspections of the heating equipment, this method creates an almost real-time chain of reporting on any functional variations of the heating system.</p>



<p>The energy management system Edge automatically uses weather forecasts for all connected buildings. This has resulted in annual energy savings of around 11,8% – important numbers to continue offering affordable housing in the future.</p>

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<p>Mitra Hajigholi and Raghunath Vairamuth are data scientists focusing on machine learning and data analysis with Kiona. They have worked on several projects connected to data science, such as <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/peak-control/">Peak Control</a> 2.0, AI-steering, and predictive maintenance.</p>





<p>One valuable result is our control algorithm, which allows us to see how energy consumption varies at different temperatures in real-time. Previously, energy consumption was analyzed and compared based on reference year data.</p>



<h2 id="h-customer-insights">Customer insights</h2>



<p>Mitra and Raghunath's work with the platform continues. One important aspect of this is to collect relevant data based on customers' needs for information.</p>



<p>Mitra has completed several interviews to determine what data customers want to see, are interested in, and why this information is vital to them. The data generated will be used to create new Machine Learning algorithms. This will allow us to develop better, intuitive, and visual reports that can be tailored for each customer.</p>





<p>We have also collected more weather-related data points to improve our control algorithm. In this way, we can help customers identify energy peaks on a larger scale. We can also proactively warn energy companies days in advance, says Raghunath.</p>



<h2 id="h-using-data-to-increase-energy-efficiency">Using data to increase energy efficiency</h2>



<p>In addition to the above, Mitra and Raghunath are working on improving predictive maintenance. Here, the data is used to analyze the central heating performance. Advanced analysis of the amount of heat that enters and leaves the heating system makes it possible to detect leaks or deviations.</p>



<p>– We need to help customers understand the value of collecting correct data from their building portfolio and what type of data is valuable. That is when it becomes a win-win-win from an environmental, customer, and cost perspective, Mitra concludes.</p>

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PKP (Polish State Railways)

<p>Reduction of thermal energy consumption:</p>


<h2 id="h-saving-thermal-energy-in-historic-buildings">Saving thermal energy in historic buildings</h2>



<p>Polskie Koleje Państwowe S.A. (Polish State Railways) is one of Poland's largest real estate owners.&nbsp;Their buildings and structures mainly perform functions related to the transport and service of travelers (railway stations) and commercial real estate.</p>



<p>As many as 200 railway stations have been modernized in recent years, but over 3&nbsp;000 beautiful, old buildings remain. These are declared worthy of protection. </p>



<p>The headquarter of the Polish State Railways also belongs to this category.<br>Due to its historical character and conservator's supervision, the building cannot be thermo-modernized, which results in a big challenge related to energy costs and maintaining thermal comfort.</p>



<p>The headquarter consist of an area of 16&nbsp;000 m², located in the city center, in the historical building of the former Railway Directorate of Gdańsk.</p>



<p>For the past 3 years, <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge's cloud service</a> has helped with this task. Considering future external and internal conditions like temperature, humidity, solar energy, wind strength, and direction, Edge can be used to estimate the exact amount of energy required to maintain the desired temperature. The whole process is analyzed and optimized continuously by artificial intelligence algorithms adjusting the controller of the thermal center.</p>



<p>Installation is fast and straightforward. The whole process takes a few hours. The devices communicate by radio, based on wireless M-BUS protocol, and the batteries last up to 10 years.</p>

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Berlinovo Apartment GmbH

<p>Every year, we present the Sustainable City Award to customers who have achieved outstanding savings. This requires active and planned management and a thorough commitment to meeting energy targets.</p>



<p>For Berlinovo, the path to efficient and environmentally friendly buildings has been a long-term focus. In addition to the optimization by <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge</a>, Berlinovo regularly works with the energy data to ensure ongoing improvement.</p>



<p>All these factors come together in our project with Berlinovo Apartment GmbH, the latest recipient of the Sustainable City Award (2021). Within just one year, over one million kilograms of CO<sub>2</sub> were saved.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Berlinovo-sustainable-city-award-1024x576.jpg" alt="Constanze Dühring and Ute Rüße (right in the photo) receive the Sustainable City Award from Eva-Maria Metz and Janot Dohrmann (Kiona)." class="wp-image-9038"/><figcaption>Photo: Constanze Dühring and Ute Rüße (right in the photo) receive the Sustainable City Award from Eva-Maria Metz and Janot Dohrmann (Kiona)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The supervising Kiona energy expert, Janot Dohrmann, confirms:&nbsp;<em>"Berlinovo is working in an exemplary manner to increase the efficiency of its properties without losing sight of the concerns and comfort needs of the tenants. This project shows how ecological and social factors can be reconciled. And last but not least, it pays off financially."</em></p>





<h2 id="h-the-starting-point">The starting point</h2>



<p>Berlinovo Apartment GmbH manages approximately 6 500 furnished apartments in 31 residential complexes in Berlin. With almost fifty years of experience, the company is the market leader in the temporary-living segment in Berlin. But they faced the challenge of connecting different types of systems and collecting missing data from their properties.</p>



<p>The properties are heated partly with gas and partly with district heating via one-pipe and two-pipe systems. Tenant complaints could not be verified before the project began, resulting in high administrative expenses due to on-site visits.</p>



<p>Therefore, the project's objective was not only to realize savings through the algorithm but also to establish an energy management system that could be handled by the management team.</p>



<h2 id="h-installing-edge">Installing Edge</h2>



<p>With these data and objectives, the necessary sensor equipment was decided.</p>



<p>In the case of Berlinovo, 685 room sensors were installed in 30 buildings to measure temperature and relative humidity. Because the room sensors are wireless and easily installed inside an apartment, the customer was able to install them themselves, with telephone support from Kiona. The sensors on the heating circuits and the outdoor temperature sensors/data gateways (Edge Hub)were installed by a local installer.</p>



<h2 id="h-energy-management-up-and-running-in-six-weeks">Energy management "up and running" in six weeks</h2>



<p>Within a short time, all buildings were online. The customer portal was set up with the data now available. Special attention was paid to the system's structure, and navigation setup according to the heating type. This makes it possible to quickly compare the consumption values within the respective group.</p>



<p>In addition to evaluating consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, an alarm was set up for room temperatures that dropped too low.</p>



<p>Berlinovo's energy management is supported by Kiona with annual energy analysis. Continuous savings potentials are generated by the algorithm. Thus, a large part of the portfolio can be left to self-learning optimization.</p>



<h2 id="h-results-and-outlook">Results and outlook</h2>



<p>Since the start of the project, the heating energy requirement has been reduced by an average of 19.8 kWh/m² across all properties compared with the reference year 2018. At the same time, over 1 million kg less CO<sub>2</sub> has been emitted to date. These figures are based on measured and weather-cleaned consumption values.</p>



<p>But the optimization path does not end here. Climate-neutral buildings involve a series of measures that must be planned and monitored. The Energy Target module is designed for this purpose: Based on the recorded consumption data, the path to climate neutrality is simulated via measures inside Edge. This way, it can be explicitly determined which action can be used to achieve the necessary CO<sub>2</sub> reduction.</p>

Joacim Hindersson

<p>Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen, Property Manager, develops the energy efficiency at Settlement Apartments Ltd with Kiona. Edge is quick and easy, she says.</p>



<p>"It's all gonna work out." Five little words. That's Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen's motto and a great source of energy.</p>



<p>"Even when it seems impossible, I still believe that everything will work out fine," she says. "I don't give up, and I get satisfaction when something is progressing."</p>



<p>Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen longed for order when she started as property manager of Settlement Apartments Ltd eight years ago. Settlement Apartments Ltd is a developer of communities, providing various housing services. The company's properties were new, high-quality houses built in the 2000s, with a construction method and technical performance that seemed above the average Finnish standard. However, they were unique specimens. It was challenging to manage the whole because there was no structure.</p>



<p>"I thought, 'I've got some interesting work ahead.' At that time, you couldn't talk about the mass of the property, the whole. The houses had a life of their own."</p>



<h2 id="h-optimized-heating-led-to-big-savings">Optimized heating led to big savings</h2>



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<p>Toppinen-Häyrinen saw that the Settlement Houses needed an energy management system. It would help improve their buildings' energy use and conditions, optimize energy efficiency, and anticipate problems.</p>



<p>Some research led to the implementation of the cloud-based <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge</a> system. Using IoT technology, Edge connects all the devices in the buildings, collects data, and intelligently controls the systems based on weather forecasts and a chosen strategy.</p>



<p>In 2021, the 17 properties of the Settlement Houses managed to cut their energy consumption by 1502 MWh, which is about 13% of the total consumption of these properties.</p>



<p>The megawatt-hours saved in one year are equivalent to the heating costs of about fifty single-family homes using a heat pump. This is a good result for houses built mainly in the 2010s, with no significant investment in the existing heating technology.</p>



<p>Saving energy has not been an end goal in itself, but the objective has been optimizing energy consumption and creating suitable conditions.</p>



<p>"This was our first properly optimized heating season," says Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>"We've got the setpoints very well aligned. Edge serves us well because it is easy to use and allows us to react quickly to different situations. I also think connectivity is a big plus. The integrations are successful beyond paper."</p></blockquote>



<h2>Beyond the walls</h2>



<p>Today, over 5 500 buildings in eleven European countries are connected to the Edge platform. The company's properties have a total surface area of 53 000 m<sup>2</sup> and 1 365 apartments. The majority of the houses are located in the metropolitan area. There are two properties in Tampere and Turku and one in Hyvinkää and Joensuu.</p>



<p>The Settlement Houses are rental dwellings open to all, with residents enjoying exceptionally high quality and well-equipped common areas.</p>



<p>"We offer our residents not only walls and a roof but also a great living environment," says Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen.</p>



<p>"Our job is to create a better resident experience for them. We work for them and not the other way around."</p>



<h2 id="h-balanced-heating-more-important-than-a-quick-win">Balanced heating more important than a quick win&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The values of settlement housing are community, economy, and ecology. The company aims to develop a sense of community both within the houses and across the block. Its CEO is Heli Kotilainen, who has previously worked at Granlund as a division director and head of the <a href="https://figbc.fi/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Green Building Council Finland</a>.</p>



<p>One of the tools for a better resident experience is the production of real estate services. According to Toppinen-Häyrinen, they have also decided to take some previously outsourced services in-house.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://kiona.com/app/uploads/2022/05/blog-understanding-paves-the-way-for-order-Terhi-Toppinen-Häyrinen-1240x698-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Understanding energy efficiency paves the way for order" class="wp-image-6276"/><figcaption>Photo: Terhi Toppinen Häyrinen, Property Manager at Settlement Apartments Ltd</figcaption></figure>



<p>"How do you put it nicely? We chose a new direction because the current model didn't meet our quality service expectations. I am very excited about this change."</p>



<p>Energy efficiency is also being improved for the benefit of residents. As a result, temperatures in the settlement houses may be slightly higher than those where energy consumption has been pushed down at the expense of comfort. However, Terhi Toppinen-Häyrinen prefers balanced, moderate development to aggressive changes.</p>



<p>"The result looks good. We have learned a lot and are moving towards our goals. With Kiona and Edge, we have order, understanding, and a system that is developing strongly and visibly. I really like that kind of style."</p>

Understanding energy efficiency paves the way for order

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Rosengård Fastighets AB

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flexible-integrations-for-a-tailored-customer-experience">Flexible integrations for a tailored customer experience</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.rosengardfastigheter.se/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rosengård Fastighets AB</a> is a private real estate company in Malmö. The company was founded in 2017 and owned in equal parts by the private actors Fastighets AB Balder, Heimstaden, Victoriahem and MKB Fastighets AB. All of whom have extensive experience and a solid commitment to sustainability and community development.</p>



<p>The cooperation aims to use the cloud service <a href="https://kiona.com/products/edge/">Edge (AI)</a> for sustainability optimization through reduced energy use and decreased CO2 emissions, perfectly in line with Malmö City's environmental program 2021-2030.</p>



<p>Kiona's AI service is directly implemented on the entire Rosengård property stock of approximately 140,000 m². This is made possible through software integrations with several partners, including Kiona's SCADA system <a href="https://kiona.com/products/web-port/">Web Port</a>, already installed in about 30 properties. The advanced, self-learning control algorithms are implemented entirely through the software and into existing equipment to optimize energy use. The integration is bi-directional, meaning that on the other side, existing 3rd party systems for indoor metering, energy statistics, and power control functions connect to the analytics platform Edge.</p>



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