4 FAQs about Site Energy Overview

What is site energy?

You're probably already familiar with site energy, which is the amount of heat and electricity consumed by a building as reflected in your utility bills. Looking at site energy can help you understand how the energy use for an individual building has changed over time.

Why is site energy important?

Looking at site energy can help you understand how the energy use for an individual building has changed over time. Site energy may be delivered to a building in one of two forms: primary or secondary energy. Primary energy is the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity, such as natural gas or fuel oil used in onsite generation.

What is a site energy measurement?

For buildings that purchase raw fuel (such as natural gas) and convert it to power on-site, a site energy measurement would account for the losses that occur during this conversion, because site energy is based on the fuel that is purchased.

How is site energy delivered to a facility?

Site energy may be delivered to a facility in one of two forms. Primary energy is the raw fuel that is burned to create heat and electricity, such as natural gas or fuel oil. Secondary energy is the energy product created from a raw fuel, such as electricity purchased from the grid or heat received from a district steam system.

What are Site Energy and Source Energy?

Site Energy is the combination of primary and secondary energy that you buy directly for use at your building. It is calculated in Portfolio Manager by converting each of your fuels into kBtu,

Glossary

The amount of energy that enters a residential or commercial building. Includes the primary energy (natural gas, petroleum products, and renewable energy) and the electricity used in the building.

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The Difference Between Source and Site Energy

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