Site Energy Overview
Site Energy is the first low-cost solution for large commercial buildings to track, measure, and validate the performance of building energy use, energy efficiency performance, and carbon emission reductions in real-time. The easiest real-time energy tracking solution for buildings. View and track. . To explain Site and Source Energy, it helps to first understand the two forms of energy: Primary energy is a raw fuel (e. Primary energy provides a complete assessment of the energy requirement to operate your property. Includes small-scale solar electricity generated and consumed on-site, such as rooftop solar panels. [PDF Version]FAQs about Site Energy Overview
What is site energy?
You're probably already familiar with site energy, which is the amount of heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in your utility bills. Looking at site energy can help you understand how the energy use for an individual building has changed over time.
Why is site energy important?
Looking at site energy can help you understand how the energy use for an individual building has changed over time. Site energy may be delivered to a building in one of two forms: primary or secondary energy. Primary energy is the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity, such as natural gas or fuel oil used in onsite generation.
What is a site energy measurement?
For buildings that purchase raw fuel (such as natural gas) and convert it to power on-site, a site energy measurement would account for the losses that occur during this conversion, because site energy is based on the fuel that is purchased.
How is site energy delivered to a facility?
Site energy may be delivered to a facility in one of two forms. Primary energy is the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity, such as natural gas or fuel oil. Secondary energy is the energy product created from a raw fuel, such as electricity purchased from the grid or heat received from a district steam system.
