ESG Optimiser module

Utility bill data analysis software for tracking & reporting

Consolidate utility bill data across your portfolio

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Analyse utility bill data and report on cost, consumption and benchmark performance

Harnessing electricity, gas and water billing data to support sustainability goals is challenging. Data capture processes are time consuming and error-prone.

Identifying anomalies is difficult, and normalising energy intensities for benchmarking is onerous for businesses with large estates of energy-intensive facilities.

Utility bill analysis software saves you time by consolidating your utility bill data, automating conversions and calculations, and normalising energy performance for weather and KPI metrics.

Utility bill analytics software

Module features

Utility performance analysis

Analyse and report utility bill costs, consumption and savings across different geographical regions, facility types and groups.

 

Metrics conversion engine

Convert consumption into different metrics to support your reporting requirements without the complexity of spreadsheets and error-prone manual calculations.

 

Utility variance analysis

Identify significant variances in your utility cost and consumption data that can impact your bottom line.

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Eliminate the need for complex spreadsheets, and inform smarter energy efficiency decisions across your portfolio

Benchmark energy intensities across your portfolio so you can identify and prioritise energy savings opportunities.

Automate capture of all your utility bill data in a single, integrated record

Easily report on cost, consumption and emissions across multiple regions

Analyse utility bill data for outliers and variations over time, and take action to minimise waste

Calculate savings by comparing historical consumption against baselines adjusted for weather

Automate capture of all your utility bill data in a single, integrated record

Easily report on cost, consumption and emissions across multiple regions

Analyse utility bill data for outliers and variations over time, and take action to minimise waste

Calculate savings by comparing historical consumption against baselines adjusted for weather

Simplifying utility bill analytics

If you haven’t seen an overview of the complete ESG Optimiser solution, with 9 integrated platform modules, an additional 5 specialist tools, and a comprehensive implementation and support service, just click here.

Your ESG team

Ikano Insight’s team of expert sustainability consultants will guide your business through all aspects of sustainability strategy, from data management to GHG calculations, framework reporting to legislative audits and compliance, and software implementation to business performance improvement.

Our team are there to help you every step of the way, as little or as much as you need, on your sustainability journey.

Head of Sustainability

Peter Jones

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With 20 years experience driving impactful ESG initiatives and shaping global sustainability strategies, Head of Sustainability Peter Jones is an expert business consultant to enterprise organisations where failure is not an option. From leadership roles inside beacon sustainability brand IKEA, to partnership with IBM taking the Envizi ESG Suite to market, Peter focuses on delivering commercial business growth as a function of achieving ESG compliance.Skilled in sustainability analytics, Peter is passionate about steering organisations toward a sustainable future, leveraging strategic vision and extensive experience for global betterment and bottom-line success.
Snr Sustainability Business Analyst

Innes Christison

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With experience as a Head of Sustainability and supply chain expert, Innes has helped brands including Tesco, KFC and Wowcher turn sustainability strategies into enablers for growth.
Expert in carbon passporting, measuring and managing carbon across the full supply chain, Innes now works with businesses across all sectors to simplify, streamline and optimise their entire ESG reporting requirements.
Sustainability Business Analyst

Emily Blenkley

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With a background in sustainability consulting and a Masters (MSc) in Environmental Strategy, Emily helps businesses achieve and capitalise on their sustainability goals. Her expertise includes ESG and Net Zero strategy development and integration, sustainability reporting, carbon footprinting, and lifecycle assessments.
As an Ikano Insight consultant Emily drives measurable outcomes for clients, analysing data to identify sustainability improvements, helping organisations understand their impact, and complete ESG reporting such as CSRD and CDP. Emily is also an expert in IBM Envizi software and implementations – leveraging its broad spectrum of modules to deliver in-depth insights to clients.
Head of Sales

Jonathan Otter

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Leading all new client engagements for Ikano Insight’s ESG solutions, Jonathan excels at helping enterprises and mid-market businesses leverage ESG advisory services and software to achieve compliance, cost savings, reputation and revenue growth, while enhancing sustainability performance.  Aligned with Jonathan’s passion for sustainability, this ensures that our clients achieve their objectives, with solutions tailored to their business. 

Peter Jones

Head of Sustainability

Innes Christison

Snr Sustainability Business Analyst

Emily Blenkley

Sustainability Business Analyst

Jonathan Otter

Head of Sales

Peter Jones

Head of Sustainability

Innes Christison

Snr Sustainability Business Analyst

Emily Blenkley

Sustainability Business Analyst

Jonathan Otter

Head of Sales

Frequently asked questions

Why is analysing utility bill data important?

Analysing utility bill data helps individuals and businesses understand their energy consumption patterns, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and make informed decisions to optimise energy usage and reduce expenses.

What information is typically found on a utility bill?

Utility bills usually contain key information such as billing period, meter readings (start and end), consumption in units (e.g., kilowatt-hours), rates, taxes, fees, and total amount due.

What are some common analysis techniques for utility bill data?

Common techniques include:

  • Trend Analysis: Identifying consumption patterns over time.
  • Benchmarking: Comparing energy usage to industry averages or previous periods.
  • Load Profiling: Understanding how energy demand varies throughout the day/week.
  • Anomaly Detection: Identifying unusual spikes or drops in consumption that might indicate inefficiencies or issues.
  • Cost Allocation: Allocating utility costs to specific departments or areas.

How can I identify opportunities for energy efficiency through bill analysis?

By analysing usage trends, you can pinpoint high consumption periods and investigate the causes. Implementing energy-saving measures like LED lighting, HVAC optimisation, or insulation upgrades can lead to substantial savings.

Can I use historical utility bill data to predict future energy costs?

Yes, by analysing historical data and considering factors like seasonal variations and usage trends, you can make reasonably accurate predictions for future energy costs.j

How can I track the success of energy-saving initiatives through bill analysis?

After implementing energy-saving measures, continue tracking utility bill data regularly. Compare post-implementation bills with historical data to measure the impact of the initiatives. Additionally, calculate Return on Investment (ROI) to assess cost-effectiveness.

Remember that utility bill analysis can yield valuable insights, leading to significant cost savings and a more sustainable approach to energy consumption.

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Let’s chat!

If you’d like to chat with us to see how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals, including measurement, reporting and compliance, just pick a time that suits you in Peter’s calendar.

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Review your sustainability objectives, challenges and see which platform modules would match your needs.

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