How can I use the Insights dashboard to find energy anomalies and save money?
The Analytics → Insights dashboard helps you detect unusual consumption patterns that often indicate waste or equipment issues.
Getting started: Open Analytics → Insights, select a building. The dashboard shows cross-category comparison charts with trend indicators.
What to look for
Weather vs consumption correlation
- If heating stays high when outdoor temperatures are mild (e.g., 15°C+), something is wrong — possibly a stuck valve, failed building automation, or heat recovery not working.
- If electricity spikes on hot days more than expected, your cooling system may be oversized or inefficient.
Trend indicators
- A consumption increase vs the same period last year (shown as % change) warrants investigation.
- Gradual upward trends over months suggest equipment degradation or new uncontrolled loads.
Sudden spikes
- A spike mid-month could mean equipment failure, a water leak, or unauthorized usage.
- Compare against other buildings to see if it's a local issue or weather-related across your portfolio.
Flat lines where variation is expected
- If a meter shows constant values without daily/weekly patterns, the meter may be stuck or misconfigured. Ask me: "Check meter health for [building name]" to diagnose.
Turn insights into action
- Set up alarms in Analytics → Alarms to get automatic notifications when thresholds are crossed.
- Compare periods to quantify the impact — "this month vs same month last year."
- Export the data for your energy manager or facility team.
The Insights dashboard is most powerful when you check it weekly — catching anomalies early prevents weeks of wasted energy.
⚠️ This is general guidance only. Always consult qualified professionals before making changes to building systems.