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THG's Summer Energy Management Prep Guide

Written by Katie B | Jun 4, 2025 9:42:37 PM

Summer Energy Management Prep Guide

Make sure you're ready by reviewing THG's common-sense prep steps, checklists, and considerations for energy and facility managers.

Summer’s not just about beating the heat—it’s about avoiding peak penalties, unexpected utility costs, and operational headaches. This guide is designed to help you and your team prepare before the high temps hit, using data-driven strategies and regional market insights that make sense.

🔍 1. Review Your Data

  • Pull interval and invoice data from last summer

  • Flag cooling-related demand spikes and unusual usage trends

  • Spot line-item charges like ratchets, TCRF, or mid-season rate hikes

📊 2. Evaluate Your Baseline

  • Compare current load profiles to historical summer performance

  • Identify energy-intensive equipment and seasonal shifts

  • Track peak-hour usage patterns across locations

⚙️ 3. Optimize Equipment Controls

  • Adjust HVAC setpoints and scheduling for warmer months

  • Review timers, overrides, and occupancy schedules

  • Confirm your BAS/EMS reflects summer operational needs

📈 4. Utilize Load Management Strategies

  • Set Coincident Peak (CP) alerts if available in your region

  • Plan load shifts or operational pauses during forecasted peaks

  • Stagger high-demand operations across non-peak hours

📤 5. Track & Communicate

  • Set up or streamline internal dashboards

  • Check for any issues with onsite solar production ahead of summer sunshine
  • Share peak performance targets and energy actions with ops teams

  • Automate what you can—your July self will thank you

🔎 6. Leverage Better Data Management

  • Aggregate interval and invoice data for facility-level insights

  • Automate utility reporting to reduce manual effort

  • Identify inefficiencies before they hit your budget

🌍 7. Know Your Provider & Rates

  • Are you on Time-of-Use (TOU) rates?

  • Do you have demand flexibility or participation in CP programs?

  • Do local utilities offer summer incentives or DR programs?

Bonus: Quick Checklist

✔ Review 2–3 years of summer usage
✔ Set CP alerts (if applicable)
✔ Benchmark top sites or high-load operations
✔ Coordinate with operations on scheduling and shifting flexible loads
✔ Share this guide with your team

 

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