Only by measuring can costs and business processes be managed and improvements made.

Most organisations can cut their energy and water costs by between 10% and 20% without the need for major investment in building upgrades. This saves energy, saves carbon and saves cash.
Where building upgrades are carried out and renewable or energy saving technologies are fitted to buildings GEMMS will accurately monitor their performance and show the return on investment.

For large buildings the Buildings Energy Performance Directive (EPBD) came into force in 2003, aimed at promoting the energy performance of buildings within the EU, through cost-effective measures.

From October 2008, this legislation was given extra teeth, including the requirement for all public buildings over 1000m2 to display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

The legislation also requires that reasonable provision be made, to monitor at least 90% of the annual consumption of each fuel being used.

An important aspect of the Energy Performance Certificates is that they are to be accompanied by recommendations for cost-effective energy-saving improvements to the building. Gusto Energy Monitoring & Management Systems GEMMS provide businesses with highly cost-effective means to meet all these requirements and avoid non-conformance penalties.