Beforeinvestinginthe right technology for your buildingor portfolio, it’s important to understandhow energy management systems and building automation systemsare used in many buildings to improve operations and minimise energy spend.
One thing we realised in our exchanges with hundreds of energy professionals is thatthe terms EMS and BMS / BAS are often used interchangeably, when in fact他们实际上是fundamentally different.To clear up the confusion, we put together this handy infographic.
BAS/BMS vs. EMS: Do Buildings Need Both?
Quite a bit of confusion surrounds howan EMS can be utilised to minimise energy consumptionandmaximise cost savings, and whether or not a BMS and EMS can work together. This false dichotomy is causing many facility managers and building professionals to lose out on lucrative opportunities to slash their energy footprints.
These days, abuilding automation system (BAS)orbuilding management system (BMS)is usually overlaid on top of the mechanical systems installed in buildings during the construction phase of its lifecycle.
The primary function of a BAS/BMS is to make these mechanical systems work individually, but also in conjunction with one another to ensure that the building operateseffectively. But is it operatingefficiently?
That’s where an EMS comes in.
If you are like most organisations and want tooptimise building performanceby gaining full control over your energy consumption and costs, you are better off implementing an能源管理系统in addition to your BAS.
Still confused? Check out this infographic we made to clarify things even further:
Combining a flexible,cloud-based EMSwith a BAS or BMS can rapidly boost energy efficiency while cutting energy costs.
Real-time energy analytics can helppinpoint savings opportunitiesandreduce the payback period of your investmentsin efficiency projects.
Learn more abouthow these two systems can work togetherin our latestfreeeBook:
