Utility trends put customers in control

Utilities can add up in expenses quickly, and smart building managers understand the importance of having their maintenance crews move their utility carts around the facility seeing where they can make improvements.

A growing trend in the industry is for smart utilities. Similar to how companies have been installing motion detectors to shut off lights when rooms are not in use, heating and cooling systems are also getting an upgrade. According to Green Tech Media, smart meters were on the rise for most of the year, after experiencing a lull post-recession. This is in part due to companies wanting to control the amount of utilities they’re using. Additionally, the news provider points out that the industry as a whole has been looking to become more technologically friendly, with providers wanting to give customers real-time data on energy usage. The source suggests that this trend will continue into the new year.

This year has been the focus of consumer demand, According to Forbes, utility users not only want to be able to control how much they’re using when it comes to resources, but they also want the freedom to choose what kinds. There’s also been a major shift toward using sustainable resources, which can reduce utilization and decrease costs.