Demand
Energy management is a strategic challenge for modern industrial and commercial sites. As sustainability goals become non-negotiable, organizations are looking for ways to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste and align operational performance with environmental commitments.
However, traditional energy systems are often siloed and lack the real-time visibility needed to make informed decisions. Manual monitoring, delayed reporting and inconsistent data flow make it difficult to anticipate inefficiencies or forecast energy needs accurately.
The challenge was clear for this client: turn fragmented energy data and fragmented processes into a unified, real-time platform capable of driving both operational efficiency and long-term sustainability goals.
Design
we+ partnered with the client to design a future-ready energy management solution built to integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and support strategic decision-making.
Rather than creating an isolated tool, the design centered on connecting data, workflows and stakeholders in a way that reflects how energy is monitored and managed in real operations.
The key principles guiding the solution were:
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Unified data ingestion - integrate multiple sources of energy data into a single, coherent model
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Real-time transparency - enable timelier insights to support proactive decisions
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Scalability and flexibility - build on a tech stack capable of adapting to new inputs and evolving needs
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User-centric interfaces - ensure dashboards and alerts are intuitive and aligned with user workflows
By focusing on clarity over complexity, we+ laid the groundwork for an energy management platform that provides actionable insights instead of raw measurements.
Deliver
The solution was delivered through iterative development and close collaboration with the client’s teams:
Data integration & modeling
we+ designed and implemented connectors to aggregate energy usage data from disparate sources - meters, sensors, legacy systems, and external feeds - into a unified model. This made it possible to track consumption, costs and trends from a central point.
Real-time dashboards and alerts
Custom dashboards were built to visualize current energy usage, historical trends and anomaly detection. Alerts were configured based on thresholds defined jointly with energy managers, enabling proactive adjustments.
Modular architecture
To support future enhancements, the platform was structured using modular components. This allows the addition of new data sources, analytics models or forecasting modules without disruptive rework.
User experience and accessibility
we+ worked with the client to ensure the interface matched the mental models of energy managers, operations teams and executives. Different views were tailored to user needs - from high-level KPIs to detailed consumption breakdowns.
Drive
The energy management platform began delivering value from early stages:
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Enhanced visibility into energy use enabled teams to identify inefficiencies quickly
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Faster response to anomalies reduced waste and operational surprises
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Unified insights supported planning for both short-term operations and long-term sustainability targets
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Cross-team alignment improved decision-making by providing a shared understanding of energy performance
By turning previously fragmented data into a structured and accessible reality, the client gained not only operational control, but also the ability to make informed strategic choices around energy consumption and cost management.
This experience demonstrated that digital transformation in energy management is not just about technology - it’s about creating clarity that empowers people to act with confidence.
A client case by Patrick Durant
