High Security Energy Management System (EMS) Networks
Resolute Partners provides and secures Energy Management System networks that offer extreme reliability, high availability, and secure connectivity. Each network can connect a full range of energy control devices with a centralized management database and various control applications. Engineering high security networks using hardware and software solutions from the DISA approved products list is the ideal energy management system solution for multi-building campus style environments.
The Energy Systems Management Challenge
Current SCADA and industrial/process control systems are often connected to business networks to improve overall enterprise operations and decision making. The challenge for today’s facility manager is connecting and securing a wide array of disparate monitoring and control devices to a reliable, robust network. Specifically, one that is capable of both reporting data back to a central control center and sending control instructions back through the network to those devices. Saving money and reducing carbon footprint by signaling devices to automatically adjust temperatures, limit power consumption, and re-direct energy resources is ideal. Resolute Partners has a proven energy systems management solution to help facility managers meet that challenge.
Need an energy management control system network that follows DoD UFC cybersecurity and RMF security control requirements?
Energy management systems that follow Federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
Resolute Partners follows DoD UFC criteria for Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems. We include cybersecurity in the design and construction of control systems in order to address appropriate Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls. Our unique fixed wireless network solutions - in combination with traditional wired network segments (fiber and copper cable) - can provide the needed connectivity. This reduces costs associated with retrofitting older buildings or where aerial or underground cable placement is not feasible.
Our energy management system solutions and services have helped numerous government and military and defense agencies. Past projects include the design and installation of an expansive energy management system network linking more than 200 buildings on a Marine Corps base in California. Using a hybrid fixed wireless bridging and fiber network, we completed the project with minimal operational disruption. This network met the immediate need for an energy management solution and delivered the capacity to provide connectivity for other applications including security, access control, and communications.
IoT Integration Services: IoT Devices for Environmental, Power, and Security Applications
In addition to networks for energy management control systems, Resolute Partners can supply, install, connect, and integrate Internet of Things solutions commonly used for environmental, power, and security applications. Visit our IoT Integration Services page to learn more...
FAQs About Energy Management System
Energy Management System (EMS) solutions are integrated systems designed to monitor, control, and optimize the energy consumption and efficiency of an organization. These systems are important because they help organizations reduce energy costs, improve operational efficiency, enhance sustainability, and comply with regulatory requirements. By providing detailed insights into energy usage patterns, EMS solutions enable businesses to make informed decisions about energy use and conservation.
Typical components of an energy management system (EMS) include:
- Energy Meters and Sensors: Devices to measure and collect data on energy consumption across different areas and equipment.
- Data Acquisition Systems: Tools to gather and consolidate data from meters and sensors.
- Centralized Control Software: Software platforms that analyze data, provide visualization tools, and support decision-making processes.
- User Interface and Dashboards: Interfaces that present data in an accessible and actionable format for facility managers and stakeholders.
- Automation and Control Devices: Hardware and software that enable automated control of energy-consuming devices and systems.
- Communication Networks: Infrastructure to facilitate data transmission between various system components and the central control software.
- Reporting and Analytics Tools: Tools to generate detailed reports, conduct trend analysis, and forecast energy usage.
- Integration Capabilities: Interfaces and protocols to integrate with other systems, such as building management systems (BMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Energy management system solutions help organizations reduce energy consumption through several mechanisms:
- Monitoring and Analysis: Continuous monitoring of energy use provides insights into consumption patterns and identifies areas of inefficiency.
- Automated Controls: Implementing automated controls for lighting, HVAC, and other systems to reduce energy waste.
- Optimization Algorithms: Utilizing advanced algorithms to optimize the operation of energy-consuming equipment for maximum efficiency.
- Demand Response: Adjusting energy usage based on demand signals to avoid peak charges and take advantage of lower rates during off-peak periods.
- Predictive Maintenance: Using data to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance, preventing energy loss due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Behavioral Changes: Providing feedback and reports to encourage energy-saving behaviors among employees.
- Energy Conservation Measures: Identifying and implementing specific energy-saving measures, such as retrofitting lighting systems or upgrading insulation.
Benefits of implementing an energy management system include:
- Cost Savings: Significant reductions in energy bills through optimized energy use and improved efficiency.
- Enhanced Sustainability: Lowering carbon footprint and environmental impact by reducing overall energy consumption.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamlining operations through automation and optimized energy use.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to energy regulations and standards, which can also provide financial incentives or avoid penalties.
- Increased Equipment Lifespan: Predictive maintenance and efficient operation can extend the life of energy-consuming equipment.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Access to detailed energy data and analytics to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Employee Engagement: Fostering a culture of energy awareness and conservation among employees.
- Enhanced Reliability: Reducing the risk of equipment failure and operational downtime through proactive energy management.
Integrating renewable energy sources with an energy management system involves several steps:
- Energy Generation Monitoring: Incorporating monitoring tools to track the performance and output of renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines.
- Energy Storage Integration: Adding energy storage systems like batteries to store excess renewable energy and manage supply and demand effectively.
- Grid Interaction: Implementing systems to manage the interaction between on-site renewable energy generation and the electrical grid, including feed-in tariffs and net metering.
- Demand Management: Aligning energy consumption patterns with renewable energy generation to maximize the use of clean energy.
- Automation and Control: Using automated controls to manage the operation of renewable energy systems in coordination with other energy-consuming equipment.
- Data Analytics: Leveraging data analytics to optimize the use of renewable energy and predict future energy generation and consumption patterns.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring that the integration complies with relevant regulations and standards, and providing reporting capabilities to track performance and savings.
- Flexible Infrastructure: Designing the EMS to be flexible and scalable, accommodating future additions or changes in renewable energy sources.