Power management system for making managers accountable and optimising power consumption through rewards or sanctions by gobry mathys

Abstract

The invention relates to an innovative power management system, designed to make managers accountable and optimise power consumption in commercial or industrial environments, such as restaurant chains. The system collects and analyses the energy data periodically, segments the data into key periods, and assigns the data to managers based on their work schedules. An algorithm calculates the daily energy performance of each manager, comparing the results to the same day of the previous year, in order to assess their energy efficiency. The system includes an energy performance-based ranking module, rewarding the best performing managers with bonuses or certifications, and imposing penalties or training on the worst performing managers. A user interface, currently an Excel spreadsheet, displays the data and generates customised automated reports. In the future, this interface could develop into a web platform or application or the like. This invention aims to reduce energy costs, encourage proactive behaviours, and create a culture of excellence by directly involving the managers in power management. It is simple to integrate into existing infrastructures, promoting fast and efficient adoption.

Description

[0001] "Energy management system for empowering managers and optimizing energy consumption by GOBRY Mathys"

[0002] 1. Technical field

[0003] This invention relates to the field of energy management, specifically a system designed to allocate and analyze energy consumption in commercial or industrial environments, such as restaurant or retail chains. It incorporates tools for individual manager accountability and offers a ranking system based on energy performance.

[0004] 2. Problem to be solved

[0005] Businesses, particularly in the fast-food sector, struggle to optimize their energy consumption. While general management tools exist, it is rare to directly involve local managers in this process.

[0006] The specific problems are:

[0007] 1. Lack of transparency in energy consumption per period and per unit (restaurant, store, etc.).

[0008] 2. Lack of individual accountability for managers, which hinders the adoption of energy-saving behaviors.

[0009] 3. Lack of incentives to encourage energy savings.

[0010] 3. Solution provided by the invention

[0011] The invention is an integrated energy management system that combines:

[0012] 1. Collection and analysis of energy data:

[0013] o Real-time or periodic measurement of energy consumption via readings provided by existing meters.

[0014] o Data segmentation by key periods (e.g., Shift Open, Shift Evening, Shift Close).

[0015] 2. Assignment to managers:

[0016] o Energy consumption is allocated to specific managers based on their working hours.

[0017] 3. Ranking and incentive system:

[0018] o Ranking of managers based on their energy performance (e.g., savings achieved, optimization of off-peak hours).

[0019] o Awarding of rewards for the best performances (bonuses, premiums, certifications or other reward systems). o Assignment of penalties or mandatory training for those who exceed predefined thresholds.

[0020] 4. Daily / weekly / monthly reports:

[0021] o Automatic generation of customized reports indicating energy performance, deviations from targets, and recommendations to improve efficiency.

[0022] 4. Technical description of the system

[0023] The system comprises several interconnected components:

[0024] a. Energy data collection module

[0025] • Interface with energy consumption for the day compared to the same day of the previous year.

[0026] • Ability to segment consumption by time period and activity.

[0027] • Automatic data collection.

[0028] b. Consumption allocation module

[0029] • Algorithm / formulas / Configuration / Process / Calculation / Sequence associating measured consumption with managers according to their schedules.

[0030] • Integration with human resources management report (to retrieve managers' schedules).

[0031] c. Classification and analysis system

[0032] • Calculation of each manager's energy performance on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

[0033] • Establishing a ranking based on criteria such as:

[0034] o Reduced consumption compared to similar periods. o Compliance with the energy thresholds defined by the company.

[0035] • Comparison with the performance of other managers (at the local or global level).

[0036] d. User interface

[0037] • For now, an Excel spreadsheet; in the future, an application or web platform for:

[0038] o Display consumption and rankings in real time.

[0039] o Provide optimization recommendations based on data analysis (e.g., turn off unused equipment, reduce air conditioning during off-peak hours).

[0040] o Enable managers to access their own performance data. e. Notifications and reports

[0041] • Notifications sent to inform managers in case of energy thresholds being exceeded. Automated reports for managers.

[0042] stages of the invention

[0043] Individual accountability: Each manager is directly linked to the energy results of their establishment, which encourages proactive behavior.

[0044] Energy cost reduction: Through better equipment management and manager involvement, the company can significantly reduce its energy consumption.

[0045] Culture of excellence: The system creates healthy competition between managers to improve their performance.

[0046] Ease of integration: Can be integrated into existing infrastructures without requiring modifications.

[0047] demands

[0048] A system for collecting, allocating and analyzing energy consumption in a commercial or industrial environment.

[0049] An attribution algorithm linking energy consumption to specific managers based on working hours compared with the same day of the previous year.

[0050] An energy performance ranking module with an incentive system in the form of rewards or penalties.

[0051] A user interface to visualize data and provide optimization recommendations.

Claims

Main claim: A computer system enabling energy management in a commercial or industrial environment, characterized by:

1. The collection of periodic energy data from readings, segmented by hourly periods and associated with the financial performance recorded for the same periods.

2. An attribution algorithm that links measured energy consumption to individual managers based on their defined periods of responsibility, in particular by tranche.

3. An automatic calculation of each manager's daily energy performance, expressed as a percentage change relative to historical reference data (such as that of the previous year for equivalent periods).

4. A system for ranking managers based on their energy performance, including: o Visual performance indicators. o The awarding of rewards to managers who have reduced their consumption relative to the turnover achieved. o The imposition of penalties or recommendations for those who have exceeded the defined thresholds.

5. Automatic generation of daily reports in the form of tables or graphs, allowing detailed analysis of consumption by manager, with optimization recommendations.

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