Hidden inefficiencies are draining your profits and hindering your sustainability goals.
We’re not talking about dramatic equipment failures that halt production. Instead, we’re exposing invisible efficiency killers—machines that appear fully operational while steadily eroding your bottom line and inflating your carbon emissions. The culprits are your most commonplace industrial machines: boilers, hot water systems, compressors, lighting, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Every unit of wasted energy means lost money and unnecessary emissions. As New Zealand businesses face mounting pressure due to escalating energy prices, for executives tasked with controlling costs, Panoramic Power represents a transformative ally.
The Invisible Problem: Why Inefficiencies Go Unnoticed
Many inefficiencies remain hidden because you can’t fix what you can’t see. Machines that appear operational can quietly drain profits and inflate emissions. Without advanced energy monitoring, these “silent thieves” stay undetected, eroding both financial performance and sustainability credentials.
Total Utilities provides a simple, cost-effective way to identify quick wins and the real-time visibility needed to expose these invisible efficiency leaks, equipping businesses with actionable insights to transform waste into measurable gains.
Where Your Energy and Money Disappear
- Boilers: Steam Is Evaporating Profits
- Excessive Steam Discharge: Can account for up to 30% of energy waste.
- Scale Buildup: A 1mm layer can increase fuel consumption by 2–5%.
- Faulty Controls: Malfunctioning thermostats or regulators increase inefficiencies.
- Real-life example: A Panoramic Power client identified that 30% of their steam was wasted. Real-time insights enabled targeted fixes, reducing gas usage and emissions.
- Hot Water Systems: The Quiet Energy Sinkhole
- Overworked Pumps: Running beyond optimal speeds wastes energy.
- Sediment Accumulation: Reduces heat transfer, requiring more energy.
- Corrosion and Leaks: Often unnoticed until damage is extensive.
- Real-life example: Monitoring revealed a pump running four times faster than needed. Adjustments led to significant energy and cost savings.
- Compressed Air: The Hidden Energy Monster
- Air Leaks: Drain 20–30% of output.
- Short-Cycling: Misaligned systems disrupt efficiency.
- Improper Pressure Settings: Cause waste and operational disruptions.
- Real-life example: A bottling plant reduced compressor pressure from 100 PSI to 96 PSI, saving energy and reducing wear without affecting production.
- HVAC Systems: The Silent Energy Drainers
- Unbalanced Airflow: Causes some areas to overheat or over cool, wasting energy.
- Dirty Filters: Reduce efficiency and increase energy consumption.
- Faulty Thermostats: Lead to inconsistent temperatures and energy waste.
- Real-life example: A client discovered that their HVAC system ran 24/7 due to a faulty thermostat. Fixing it saved significant energy and reduced costs.
- Lighting Systems: The Overlooked Energy Consumers
- Outdated Bulbs: Older lighting technology consumes more energy.
- Improper Scheduling: Lights left on when not needed.
- Inefficient Fixtures: Poorly designed fixtures waste light and energy.
- Real-life example: A warehouse switched to LED lighting and implemented motion sensors, cutting their lighting energy use by 40%.
- Refrigeration Units: The Hidden Cold Costs
- Door Seals: Worn seals allow cold air to escape, increasing energy use.
- Defrost Cycles: Inefficient cycles waste energy.
- Temperature Settings: Incorrect settings lead to higher energy consumption.
- Real-life example: A food processing plant adjusted its defrost cycles and repaired door seals, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy use.
From Invisible Losses to Smart Savings
Panoramic Power turns hidden inefficiencies into measurable improvements. Using real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and customised dashboards, the platform:
- Identifies inefficiencies across machines and systems.
- Provides actionable insights to reduce energy waste.
- Tracks decarbonisation KPIs, ensuring progress toward sustainability goals.
This integration of visibility and intelligence empowers manufacturers to cut costs, lower emissions, and enhance competitiveness.
Why Panoramic Power Stands Out
Unlike generic energy monitoring tools, Panoramic Power aligns with executive priorities by translating data into strategic opportunities. The platform simplifies:
- Inefficiency detection: Identify hidden energy drains.
- Compliance reporting: Automate sustainability metrics.
- Data customisation: Tailor dashboards to operational needs.
By addressing both cost savings and environmental impact, Panoramic Power helps manufacturers achieve measurable results and lead in sustainable innovation.
How Total Utilities Can Help
Our expert team can help you unlock significant energy savings with a short-term return on investment (ROI). Typically, we can identify up to 25% savings with an ROI of less than 2 years.
We achieve this by conducting a comprehensive site-wide energy audit (Type 1), examining everything from lighting and HVAC systems to chillers, boilers, refrigeration and other energy-intensive systems. Additionally, we install Panoramic Power our non-intrusive energy intelligence system, providing real-time device-level energy data visibility. For more information check out a brief overview of our service here.
Ready to start saving? Contact us today to schedule your energy audit and begin your journey towards greater efficiency and cost savings!