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Maximizing Efficiency and Savings: The Benefits of Monitoring-Based Commissioning

Martin Clinton

Building Performance Services Manager

19 September 2023

Puget Sound Energy’s Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) program takes commissioning to the next level by using software to collect, analyze, and report data to optimize energy efficiency. Alongside PSE, we partner with our clients with the primary goal of ensuring peak performance, energy efficiency, and reliability for their motor systems.

MBCx is a game-changer in the realm of energy management. Its real-time monitoring, proactive approach to maintenance, and continuous optimization offer significant benefits for organizations of all sizes. From reducing operational costs and carbon footprint to improving comfort and productivity, MBCx demonstrates a commitment to efficiency and sustainability.

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Enhanced Energy Efficiency

MBCx allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and electrical equipment. By continuously monitoring performance metrics, MBCx identifies inefficiencies and deviations from optimal operating conditions promptly. The data-driven insights MBCx provides enable facility managers to take immediate corrective actions, leading to substantial energy savings.

Proactive Maintenance

Going beyond traditional reactive maintenance approaches. Instead of waiting for a breakdown or malfunction, MBCx proactively identifies potential issues, such as equipment deterioration or abnormal energy consumption patterns. With early detection, facility managers can schedule preventive maintenance, reducing downtime, and extending the lifespan of critical assets.

Cost Savings

Energy waste can be a significant drain on a company's budget. MBCx helps identify energy-intensive operations and provides recommendations to optimize consumption. Organizations can experience substantial cost savings by implementing these changes, freeing up resources for other business initiatives.

Continuous Optimization

Unlike conventional commissioning, which might only be performed once during a building's lifecycle, MBCx is an ongoing process. It continuously monitors, analyzes, and adjusts energy systems to maintain peak efficiency over the building's entire operational life. This adaptability ensures that energy savings are sustained and optimized in the long run.

Data-Driven Decision Making

MBCx generates a wealth of data from continuous monitoring, providing valuable insights into building performance. Facility managers can leverage this data to make informed decisions, optimize energy usage, and implement energy efficiency measures effectively.

Click Here to learn how this hospital campus analyzed data to identify energy-saving adjustments that cut EUI by 7%.


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UMC can help. Contact us today to learn more about how UMC can assist you in maximizing PSE incentives and reducing energy consumption. Together, we can make your facility operate efficiently while enjoying the financial benefits that come with reduced energy consumption.

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