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Real-time energy monitoring connects real world data to decisions for facility managers across the world driving significant operational, financial, and sustainability advantages. Here are some common applications, with real-world use cases and insights:

Identifying Energy Waste & Reducing Consumption

• Application: Detect unnecessary energy use from lights, HVAC, or idle machinery.
• Use Case: A university facility manager used real-time monitoring to detect overnight energy use in empty classrooms.
• Action: Automated shutdown of HVAC and lighting during non-occupied hours.
• Result: Reduced electricity bills by 12% annually.

Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Failure Detection

• Application: Monitor equipment current draw for early signs of failure (e.g., worn motors, failing compressors).
• Use Case: A commercial building noticed irregular current spikes in a rooftop HVAC unit.
• Action: Scheduled service before total failure.
• Result: Avoided $8,000 in emergency repair and tenant disruption.

Monitoring HVAC and Refrigeration Efficiency

• Application: Ensure HVAC and refrigeration systems are operating efficiently and not overloading.
• Use Case: A hospital monitored chillers and air handlers for real-time current fluctuations.
• Action: Adjusted load schedules and filters.
• Result: Reduced peak demand charges and improved patient comfort.

Benchmarking Energy Use Across Facilities

• Application: Compare energy performance across multiple sites to identify inefficiencies.
• Use Case: A retail chain monitored usage across 100 stores.
• Action: Flagged 15 stores using 20% more energy due to outdated lighting.
• Result: Retrofits paid back within 9 months through energy savings.

Sustainability Reporting & ESG Compliance

• Application: Track and document energy use for sustainability goals, green building certifications (LEED), or ESG reporting.
• Use Case: A government building needed to prove energy reduction efforts.
• Action: Real-time data used to generate reports showing 15% year-over-year reduction.
• Result: Secured ENERGY STAR certification and qualified for tax incentives.

Real-Time Alerts for Abnormal Conditions

• Application: Get immediate alerts for overcurrent, power loss, or unexpected load increases.
• Use Case: A food processing facility received an alert of excessive current in a refrigeration unit.
• Action: Investigated and repaired a failing condenser.
• Result: Prevented product loss and thousands in spoilage.

Optimizing Load Scheduling / Demand Response

• Application: Shift energy-intensive processes to off-peak hours.
• Use Case: A warehouse adjusted its conveyor operations to after-peak periods.
• Result: Reduced demand charges by 18%.

Common Facility Types That Benefit:

• Commercial buildings
• Schools & universities
• Hospitals & clinics
• Industrial facilities
• Retail chains
• Government buildings
• Data centers

Why Facility Managers prefer MultiTech’s CT300
Facility Managers choose MultiTech’s CT300 for its fast, non-invasive installation, real-time circuit-level energy insights, and seamless integration with building management systems. Designed for commercial and industrial environments, the CT300 uses LoRaWAN® to deliver highly accurate minute-by-minute energy data—even from inside electrical panels—empowering facility teams to reduce energy waste, detect equipment issues early, and streamline maintenance. Backed by MultiTech’s industrial-grade reliability and U.S.-based support, the CT300 makes it easy to improve building performance, lower operational costs, and meet sustainability goals at scale.

Driving Efficiency, Accountability, and Decarbonization at Scale
We understand you are tasked with delivering measurable reductions in energy usage, carbon emissions, and operational waste. Real-time energy monitoring connecting actual data to decisions, delivering results across portfolios of buildings and assets. Here are some of the real world applications and use cases that drove success to other Sustainability Managers:

Track Energy Use in Real-Time Across Facilities

• Application: Continuous visibility into how, when, and where energy is used.
• Use Case: A multinational logistics company installed current sensors across 30 warehouses.
• Action: Identified peak demand windows and reduced lighting/HVAC use during low-occupancy hours.
• Result: Achieved 17% energy reduction in one year.

Measure and Verify Energy Reduction Initiatives (M&V)

• Application: Validate the impact of energy-saving projects like LED retrofits, HVAC upgrades, and automation.
• Use Case: A sustainability team at a hospital used real-time data to verify the ROI of boiler system optimization.
• Result: Confirmed 11% drop in gas usage and supported reporting to leadership.

Support ESG, LEED, and Carbon Reporting

• Application: Automate energy data collection for ESG disclosures, carbon footprint reporting, and certifications like LEED or ENERGY STAR.
• Use Case: A commercial real estate firm used real-time LoRaWAN CT sensors to auto-feed energy usage into their ESG dashboard.
• Result: Saved 80+ hours annually in manual data collection and improved transparency for investors.

Spot Inefficiencies and Unexpected Spikes

• Application: Detect leaks, equipment left running, or anomalies before they become costly.
• Use Case: A university’s sustainability lead received alerts of high current draw in an admin building overnight.
• Action: Discovered custodial crews leaving lights and AC on.
• Result: Behavioral policy changes reduced after-hours usage by 9%.

Benchmark Across Sites and Prioritize Upgrades

• Application: Compare performance across facilities to target the worst performers.
• Use Case: A Fortune 500 office portfolio manager benchmarked energy intensity (kWh/sq.ft.) across 100 locations.
• Action: Prioritized the bottom 10% for retrofits and behavior programs.
• Result: $2.5M in energy savings over 18 months.

Enable Participation in Demand Response Programs

• Application: Automatically reduce load during utility peak events to earn rebates or avoid penalties.
• Use Case: A school district participated in utility DR programs using live current data.
• Action: Adjusted HVAC and EV charging schedules during peak alerts.
• Result: Earned $45,000 in annual utility incentives.

Drive a Culture of Accountability and Awareness

• Application: Use dashboards and reports to engage employees, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Use Case: A tech campus posted energy dashboards in breakrooms.
• Result: Led to a 6% voluntary reduction in plug loads and idle energy usage.

Most common environments:

• Corporate campuses
• Government buildings
• K–12 and higher education
• Hospitals and healthcare networks
• Logistics & industrial warehouses
• Retail and commercial portfolios

The Bottom line is:

MultiTech delivers the data, flexibility, and reliability Sustainability Managers need to drive measurable efficiency improvements, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve energy goals—at scale and with confidence.

Prevent Failures. Optimize Performance. Extend Equipment Life.
We understand Maintenance Managers are under constant pressure to keep equipment running efficiently and prevent costly unplanned downtime. With real-time energy monitoring connecting data to decisions and actionable insights needed to move from reactive to predictive maintenance, helping reduce failures, extend asset life, and improve operational reliability.

Detect Early Signs of Equipment Failure

• Application: Monitor current draw for abnormal patterns like spikes, phase imbalance, or power drift.
• Use Case: A manufacturing plant detected elevated current in a motor driving a conveyor belt.
• Action: Scheduled early inspection and replaced worn bearings.
• Result: Avoided catastrophic failure and 24 hours of downtime (~$30,000 in lost production).

Reduce Unplanned Downtime

• Application: Get real-time alerts for sudden drops or surges in power draw indicating equipment issues.
• Use Case: A cold storage facility used current sensors on refrigeration compressors.
• Action: Detected a failing compressor running intermittently before it failed completely.
• Result: Replaced during scheduled maintenance window, avoiding spoilage and emergency repairs.

Improve Preventive Maintenance Scheduling

• Application: Use runtime and load profiles (amp-hours) to trigger maintenance based on actual usage, not fixed calendars.
• Use Case: An airport maintenance team used energy data to track usage of baggage handling motors.
• Result: Shifted from monthly checks to usage-based schedules, reducing labor hours by 20%.

Monitor High-Load Equipment Health

• Application: Continuously monitor high-power systems like HVAC, pumps, fans, and industrial machines.
• Use Case: A school district monitored HVAC systems across 10 buildings.
• Action: Identified two rooftop units drawing excessive power.
• Result: Cleaning filters and adjusting dampers improved performance and cut energy usage by 15%.

Protect Critical Infrastructure

• Application: Set thresholds and receive alerts for mission-critical systems like fire pumps, air handling units, and emergency generators.
• Use Case: A hospital monitored generator load during weekly tests.
• Action: Spotted irregular load patterns, fixed a faulty transfer switch.
• Result: Ensured compliance and reliability during power outages.

Empower Smarter Capital Planning

• Application: Use data trends to justify equipment upgrades or replacements before performance degrades.
• Use Case: A commercial real estate group used current monitoring to prove poor efficiency in older elevators.
• Result: Justified retrofit project with ROI modeling based on real energy use.

Simplify Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Application: Use historical load data to investigate why equipment failed or underperformed.
• Use Case: A data center experienced intermittent fan failures.
• Action: Energy logs showed voltage sag events linked to cooling fans.
• Result: Upgraded UPS systems and stabilized the environment.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Industrial plants & factories
• Hospitals and labs
• Warehouses & distribution centers
• Airports & transit hubs
• Educational campuses
• Data centers

MultiTech Makes It Easy
MultiTech’s LoRaWAN®-enabled energy sensors install in minutes and provide maintenance teams with real-time visibility — even behind panels or inside remote electrical rooms — with minute-by-minute load data to keep you ahead of failures.

Boost Building Efficiency. Lower Operating Costs. Improve Tenant Satisfaction.
Property Managers are tasked with keeping buildings running smoothly, efficiently, and profitably — all while ensuring tenant comfort and meeting sustainability targets. Real-time energy monitoring delivers the visibility needed to control costs, streamline operations, and proactively manage energy consumption across your portfolio.

Lower Utility Costs Through Real-Time Insights

• Application: Identify energy-intensive systems and eliminate waste in lighting, HVAC, and common areas.
• Use Case: A mixed-use building in Chicago used energy monitoring to track lighting usage across 15 floors.
• Action: Installed motion sensors and optimized lighting schedules.
• Result: Cut lighting energy use by 25%, saving over $18,000 annually.

Reduce Operating Expenses (OpEx)

• Application: Use granular usage data to drive operational changes, maintenance, and capital planning.
• Use Case: A property management firm overseeing 20 buildings used real-time data to uncover HVAC inefficiencies.
• Action: Rebalanced loads and upgraded older systems.
• Result: Achieved a 14% portfolio-wide reduction in OpEx.

Benchmark and Compare Across Properties

• Application: Identify underperforming buildings and standardize best practices.
• Use Case: A commercial real estate firm used real-time load data to compare energy intensity (kWh/sq.ft.) across 12 office buildings.
• Action: Targeted the bottom quartile for retrofits and automation.
• Result: Raised portfolio ENERGY STAR rating by 9 points.

Enable Predictive Maintenance and Minimize Downtime

• Application: Detect equipment degradation before failure (e.g., motors, chillers, pumps).
• Use Case: A luxury condo complex monitored elevator motor current draw.
• Action: Identified an overheating pattern and preemptively replaced a faulty drive.
• Result: Prevented system failure and costly emergency service.

Meet Sustainability and Regulatory Requirements

• Application: Automatically track energy use for ESG, LEED, BOMA, or local energy disclosure laws.
• Use Case: A property manager in NYC used real-time sensors to comply with Local Law 97 emissions reporting.
• Result: Avoided non-compliance fines and improved building rating.

Enhance Tenant Satisfaction and Transparency

• Application: Show commitment to efficiency and sustainability with live dashboards or monthly reporting.
• Use Case: A commercial office building provided tenants with submetered energy dashboards.
• Result: Helped tenants reduce their own usage and improved retention.

Simplify Resource Allocation and Utility Rebilling

• Application: Use accurate energy data to fairly allocate costs across tenants or units.
• Use Case: A retail property manager used LoRaWAN CT sensors to track usage per unit.
• Result: Improved billing accuracy and resolved tenant disputes.

Ideal Properties:

• Multi-tenant commercial buildings
• Residential high-rises and condos
• Retail centers
• Government or municipal properties
• Mixed-use developments
• Office parks

Why Property Managers Choose MultiTech
MultiTech’s wireless LoRaWAN® energy monitoring solutions install quickly, operate reliably even in dense urban buildings, and deliver circuit-level insights to help property managers reduce costs, extend asset life, and operate more efficiently — without disrupting tenants.

Seamlessly Integrate Energy Data into Smart Building & Industrial Automation Systems
As an IoT Integrator, your goal is to deliver smart, scalable solutions that unlock operational efficiency, automation, and insight for your clients. Real-time energy monitoring plays a critical role in modern BMS, SCADA, and cloud-based analytics platforms—providing the data backbone for smarter decisions and automation.

Enable Intelligent Automation Through Energy Data

• Application: Use real-time current data to trigger automated controls (e.g., shutoffs, load balancing, alarms).
• Use Case: An integrator deployed LoRaWAN CT sensors in a smart building retrofit project.
• Action: Tied current thresholds to an existing BMS to automate HVAC staging.
• Result: Reduced energy use during peak periods by 20% without impacting occupant comfort.

Connect Edge Devices to the Cloud or Local Controllers

• Application: Deliver minute-by-minute energy data to AWS, Azure, or on-premise systems via MQTT, Modbus, or BACnet.
• Use Case: An industrial automation firm used MultiTech gateways to transmit CT sensor data to a SCADA dashboard.
• Result: Enabled real-time visibility across multiple manufacturing lines for proactive energy management.

Accelerate Deployment in Retrofit Environments

• Application: Avoid invasive wiring by deploying wireless LoRaWAN sensors that integrate with existing systems.
• Use Case: An IoT integrator retrofitted an old government facility with energy sensors across 15 panels.
• Action: Used MultiTech LoRaWAN gateways to integrate with their Niagara-based BMS.
• Result: Completed installation in 2 days with no downtime or ceiling work.

Unify Energy Data With Other IoT Signals

• Application: Correlate energy usage with occupancy, air quality, machine cycles, or environmental conditions.
• Use Case: A smart building solution combined CT sensor data with CO₂ levels and occupancy counts.
• Result: Automatically adjusted ventilation based on real-time demand and energy thresholds.

Provide Actionable Analytics and Reporting

• Application: Feed real-time and historical energy data into client dashboards, analytics engines, or AI models.
• Use Case: A sustainability-focused integrator created a customer-facing portal that combined CT sensor data with weather and rate schedules.
• Result: Helped clients identify load shifting opportunities and verify utility rebates.

Support Predictive Maintenance Models

• Application: Use current draw patterns to inform asset condition and maintenance planning.
• Use Case: An integrator connected CT sensors to monitor industrial motors.
• Action: Flagged increasing amp draw, triggering early maintenance.
• Result: Avoided unplanned downtime and improved uptime SLAs.

Ideal Integration Targets:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial SCADA & PLCs
• Edge platforms (Node-RED, Azure IoT Edge, AWS Greengrass)
• Sustainability and ESG dashboards
• Facilities analytics platforms
• Utility billing or submetering tools

Why IoT Integrators Choose MultiTech
MultiTech’s LoRaWAN® energy sensors and globally certified gateways simplify integration—offering flexible APIs, secure cloud connectivity, and compatibility with leading platforms. Whether you’re building a smart building stack or enhancing industrial control systems, we provide the infrastructure to scale energy intelligence from edge to cloud.