Energy efficiency is a crucial element in optimising economic and environmental performance by using fewer resources to achieve the same goals. In the context of buildings, this means precise management of energy demand, i.e. the amount of energy required to maintain optimal comfort conditions. The more consumption is reduced to meet this demand, the better the energy efficiency of the building. This is particularly important in the tertiary sector, where buildings must meet high standards of comfort and functionality while ensuring environmental sustainability.
In the tertiary sector, the challenges related to energy efficiency are manifold. Recent legislation, such as the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the “Green Buildings Directive”, set increasingly ambitious targets for the European Union’s building stock. Companies are required to reduce the cost of generating thermal energy while maintaining high energy efficiency and low environmental impact. To meet these challenges, it is crucial to use customised integrated systems that combine different technological solutions according to the specific needs of buildings and businesses. However, the variety of systems and technologies available can make this transition complex and requires strategic and targeted management.
In this context, software solutions for consumption control and energy management offer companies in the tertiary sector an important opportunity to increase efficiency.
Digital Energy Manager is MAPS Energy’s innovative software for managing energy consumption and optimising power and heat generation systems in tertiary sector buildings. Thanks to its advanced functionalities, it offers centralised and customised management to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs and promote business sustainability.
By analysing inefficiencies in lighting, air conditioning and other supply systems, the software enables the identification of opportunities to reduce energy consumption. The solutions are tailored to the specific needs of the company, optimising energy consumption and reducing waste.
One of the most powerful features is centralised multi-site management, which enables monitoring and analysis of energy consumption across all company sites via customised dashboards. These tools provide an aggregated view of data and enable performance comparisons between different sites, simplifying decision making and the achievement of efficiency targets.
The software also improves environmental comfort by optimising the operation of air conditioning systems. This maintains optimal conditions for the building’s occupants while significantly reducing energy consumption.
Another benefit is the centralised control room, which enables real-time alarms for energy managers and maintenance personnel. The system detects malfunctions or anomalies in consumption compared to preset baselines and allows for quick and targeted intervention to minimise inefficiencies and disruptions.
Digital Energy Manager also provides efficient control of energy costs thanks to a virtual energy bill calculated on the basis of actual prices and supply contracts at each company site. This enables accurate management of energy costs and improves cost control and budget optimization.
In addition, Digital Energy Manager adapts to the sustainability requirements of companies by calculating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) parameters, monitoring progress towards environmental targets and facilitating the creation of sustainability reports through integration with major reporting portals.
MAPS Energy’s consumption reduction software solutions enable access to the Transition 5.0 Plan tax credit and encourage further investment in solar PV and storage systems.
The Transition 5.0 plan supports the digital and energy transformation of Italian companies by incentivizing energy efficiency and the self-generation of renewable energy through the provision of a tax credit of up to 45% of the expenditure incurred between 2024 and 2025 for the purchase of capital goods to reduce energy consumption.
MAPS ENERGY is the digital partner for sustainability and efficiency for companies in the tertiary sector and supports them on their path to the energy transition and digital transformation with software solutions for intelligent energy monitoring, control and optimization that drive further investment in photovoltaics and storage systems.
