Energy management systems (EMS) are becoming a must-have for many companies, as more businesses see the value of increased visibility and control across their commercial and industrial building portfolios. But recognizing the power of EMS is...
In the bustling city of Nashville, Mantis Innovation stood at the forefront of a pivotal discussion about sustainability during the ConnexFM 2024 convention. Our very own Mike Bendewald moderated a panel of industry leaders and longtime ConnexFM...
In the evolving landscape of retail, sustainability has emerged as a key factor in reducing operating costs, managing regulatory risk, and meeting investor and market demands. While these challenges are not exclusive to the retail space, owners and...
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, managing utility bills can be a daunting task. From tracking expenses to ensuring accurate payments, organizations face numerous challenges. Multi-source enterprise utility bill management software meets...
Winter is quickly approaching, but what’s on our radar are the recent forecasts that are showing significantly more snow than last year in many of the major markets. We have known for a while there is expected to be a strong El Nino that lasts...
Building electrification is the process of transitioning from fossil fuel-powered heating and cooling systems to systems powered by electricity. This can be done by replacing boilers, furnaces, and other combustion appliances (equipment that burns...
Good climate intentions abound in 2023 — but even the noblest corporate ideals demand rigorous planning to come to fruition. Leading companies across every sector are prioritizing decarbonization, with many declaring meaningful emissions reduction...
Breaking Down Demand Response You know those days where the temperature feels like you’re a mile away from the sun and you’re counting on your air conditioning units to get you through the day? Or when it’s below freezing and you’re wondering when...
Assessing risk in your energy spend can be complicated but by understanding what makes up your energy pricing—whether electricity or natural gas —and the factors that influence it, is the first step to understanding how you can mitigate long-term...
In this blog, we’ll give you a foundation for understanding energy procurement in the United States and how it can differ from state to state and between different energy sources. At a high level, there are two types of energy markets serving...
More than just the price you’re paying for the energy you’re using, what makes up your organization’s energy spend is a confluence of three primary factors that interplay with each other. Energy procurement Energy use Managing demand In...
Whether we like it or not, the cost of energy is currently skyrocketing around the world. In August 2022, Americans’ energy bills were the highest they’ve been in over 40 years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we have experienced a...
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on energy procurement for small to medium businesses. In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. Its main goal was to strip...