ECAM 1

ECAM 1 allows users to collect and view meter data for electricity, gas, water, or steam for single or multiple locations. The metering profile data is used to understand trends and recurring patterns, to determine which areas of the business are the largest users of energy, to quickly aggregate data from multiple locations, to identify energy reduction opportunities, and to measure results from energy reduction programs.

Data can be presented in graph or spreadsheet format and can be aggregated for multiple facilities. This system is suitable for organizations with a large number of facilities with basic data needs and in-house or third party support to analyze trends.

ECAM 2

ECAM 2 includes analytical tools for more effective data interpretation and development of action plans based on the data collected. Opportunities for savings can be clearly identified and monitored. Users can create reports based on their choices of type of data, time frame, meter points, and user-defined display features. 

The analytical tools in ECAM 2 allow users to identify load shedding and load shifting opportunities. Energy use can be pinpointed by building, department, or even by piece of equipment. The impact of moving an operation to a different time of day can be analyzed and the expected results quantified before the change is made. 

System users can identify opportunities to reduce loads, particularly peak loads, during peak price periods. Data is configured to clearly show the time and location of peak energy use so the areas of greatest use can be targeted for reduction. 


ECAM 3

ECAM 3 adds important financial components to the energy use data and analytical tools. Users can optimize energy purchase decisions and reduce costs by modeling tariffs and energy use patterns. Costs can be allocated to any metering point in the system, so each facility manager or cost manager can see and manage their share of the energy bill. Action can be taken and improvements can be measured and monitored.
 
Energy costs can also be allocated to the product level to determine energy cost per unit of production and to understand the impact on operating margins when costs increase or decrease.
Financial managers can validate energy used and payments due by creating a duplicate utility bill. These duplicate bills are essentially ‘packing slips’ for the energy the business used. 

ECAM 4

Designed for deregulated environments, this module includes an hourly pricing data feed from the appropriate market or system operator. Rate packages from energy suppliers can be evaluated so the best purchasing decisions are made. Complex alternatives such as block energy purchases can be simulated based on actual energy use patterns.
 
ECAM 4 integrates hourly price data with the metered use data so users can determine their forecast and actual energy costs on an hourly basis. The result is much faster response time to changing market conditions.

ECAM 5

ECAM 5 is designed to optimize energy use in environments where decisions need to be made frequently and quickly. ECAM 5 analyzes data, provides warning signals, and takes corrective action at a lower total cost than if these processes are managed manually. Energy use is managed in real time for individual and multiple locations. Loads are controlled by the system to ensure that total energy use and costs stay within management set parameters.

On-site generation facilities can be managed and coordinated with purchased energy to provide optimum results. Because it is integrated with plant operations, ECAM 5 typically yields the highest cost savings of all of the ECAM modules.