Name: Basic Overview of the EnergyCAP Application
Uploaded: 2020-10-22T13:58:38.000Z
Duration: 3 min 24 s
Description: Basic Overview of the EnergyCAP Application

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### Utility Management
Users consistently praise EnergyCAP's utility management capabilities. They highlight the system's efficiency in organizing data for physical meters and utility bills separately, making chargeback programs easy to set up. The platform's flexibility in structuring physical meters' tree hierarchy differently from the account tree hierarchy is lauded for its ease of use. Additionally, users appreciate the platform's ability to provide detailed and speedy analysis of cost and consumption data, aiding in risk mitigation and identifying best-performing buildings for energy management practices. EnergyCAP's user-friendly interface, robust reporting options, and responsive customer support are also commended for enhancing the utility management experience.

### Meter and Consumption Tracking
Users consistently praise EnergyCAP's robust meter and consumption tracking features for enhancing their ability to track and manage energy and water usage efficiently. The software's capability to provide detailed insights at various levels, from county-wide down to individual buildings, has been instrumental in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing energy efficiency. Additionally, the platform's ability to flag potential issues in billing and usage has been a valuable asset in ensuring accurate tracking and cost-saving measures.

### Cost and Usage Analysis
Users consistently praise EnergyCAP for its robust cost and usage analysis features. The software's ability to track energy consumption and costs across a wide range of buildings and utility accounts has been a game-changer for many organizations. Users appreciate the ease of creating detailed reports and dashboards that provide valuable insights into their energy usage patterns. The system's customizable nature and user-friendly interface have also been highlighted as key strengths in helping organizations effectively manage their utility bills and optimize energy efficiency.

### Facility and Buildings Management
Users generally praise EnergyCAP for its robust facility and buildings management capabilities. Reviewers consistently highlight the software's ability to streamline facility operations, improve communication between departments, and enhance collaboration among staff members. The platform's centralized repository for utility bills and detailed reporting features have been particularly beneficial in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing energy usage. Additionally, users appreciate the software's user-friendly interface and intuitive design, making it easier to track and manage energy and water usage across a wide range of buildings and utility accounts.

### Project and Implementation Management
Users have varying opinions regarding EnergyCAP's project and implementation management capabilities. While some users appreciate the software's ability to track and manage energy and water usage efficiently, others find the project management aspect lacking in robustness. The implementation process was noted to be onerous for some users, particularly when back-importing historical data. Additionally, users have expressed a desire for more detailed features in the Energy Project portion of the solution to capture additional project information effectively. Despite these concerns, the EnergyCAP team has been commended for their availability and support throughout the implementation process, making it a valuable investment for organizations like the City of Portland.

### Account and Staff Management
Users generally praise EnergyCAP's staff and organization management capabilities. They appreciate the central repository for utility bills, which facilitates alternative workplace solutions for AP staff and field work for facility management. The platform's proactive approach to account and facility management, including bill review and audits, is well-received for its ability to identify anomalies and promote risk mitigation. Additionally, users value the platform's ability to generate detailed utility data reports quickly, aiding in efficient analysis and decision-making processes. The automation of bill entry is highlighted as a key feature that reduces manual errors and saves time for AP staff. Furthermore, the platform's accountability measures, such as tracking user activities, are seen as beneficial for enhancing transparency and efficiency within organizations.

EnergyCAP has been highly regarded by users for its ability to simplify and expedite utility and BTU billing processes. Users have found that the software's project manager significantly aids in the quick and accurate implementation of the solution. Additionally, EnergyCAP's communication tools, such as dashboards and reports, effectively share energy usage information within organizations.

One of the key problems that EnergyCAP solves is the need for a central repository for utility bills. The State of Tennessee, for example, has benefited from EnergyCAP by having access to this centralized repository, which promotes alternative workplace solutions and proactive account and facility management. Furthermore, EnergyCAP's ability to compare cost and consumption data across months has proven valuable in risk mitigation.

Users have also praised EnergyCAP for its ability to generate utility data reports and conduct detailed analysis at a faster speed than manual methods. This has allowed them to identify best performing buildings and energy management practices by comparing energy use intensity across building types. Moreover, the software bridges the communication gap between centralized and remote AP staff, promoting collaboration between AP and facility management staff.

In terms of efficiency, EnergyCAP's automated entry feature eliminates manual entry errors and reduces AP staff time and resources. The software also provides greater accountability by tracking AP user activities in the platform. It has even helped users identify errors in reports generated by EnergyCAP, thereby enabling them to make more informed financial decisions.

Overall, EnergyCAP has proven incredibly useful for tracking and managing energy and water usage at both county-wide government levels and large school systems. The software's ability to import large amounts of data quickly, flag billing issues or anomalies, identify billing errors, pinpoint facility problems, track project performance, and serve as a one-stop-shop for utility reporting needs has been highly appreciated by users. By replacing manual data collection with automated processes, EnergyCAP frees up more time for analysis and proactive response.

Another significant benefit of using EnergyCAP is its capability to benchmark buildings' energy usage and focus on cost reduction and energy savings. Users appreciate being able to compare their buildings' energy usage with similar buildings, enabling them to make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.

Accuracy is vital when it comes to utility management, and EnergyCAP delivers on this front as well. The software provides accurate accounting of energy usage and cost analysis, which is essential for board presentations. It also integrates weather data and provides expected cost calculations, giving users the most accurate reflection of utility efficiency.

Some users have expressed minor criticisms, such as finding the abundance of reports confusing or encountering

Cons: 

1. Clunky and complex interface: Some users have found EnergyCAP's platform to be lacking in ease of use, describing it as clunky and noting a learning curve in operating the program. 
2. Challenging integration process: The setup process for integrating interval data into EnergyCAP is manual and complex, which some users find inconvenient.
3. Limited customization options: Certain customization features in EnergyCAP come at an additional cost, which may be a downside for some users.

Flexible and Efficient Chargeback Programs: Reviewers have found EnergyCAP to be a flexible and efficient tool for creating chargeback programs. They appreciate how the software organizes data for physical meters separately from utility bills, allowing for streamlined management of chargebacks.

Powerful Narrative Creation and Visual Tools: Users highly praise EnergyCAP's ability to create a narrative around energy use and its visual tools. This feature has been valuable in gaining support within organizations by presenting energy data in an engaging and impactful way.

Outstanding Customer Support: Customers consistently commend EnergyCAP's outstanding customer support. The fast response time and detailed information available in the Help Center contribute to a positive user experience, ensuring that users feel supported throughout their journey with the software.

EnergyCAP is a comprehensive software solution that enables organizations to manage their energy consumption, streamline workflow and achieve long-term success through cost savings and compliance with environmental regulations. The software provides tools for data entry, auditing, analysis, and daily reporting of utility and meter data. This helps create an accurate history of energy activities and expenses across the organization.

EnergyCAP offers a wide range of features including utility processing, rebilling, customized approval workflow interval production data tracking, M&V submeter tracking EUI charts GHG tracking amongst others. The asset management functionality in EnergyCAP helps organizations consolidate all their assets into one central database making it easy to track performance metrics like equipment runtime or expected service life.

With hundreds of built-in reports available as well as custom live Energy Dashboards which make analyzing and sharing information internally or publicly simple there's no doubt that this software was designed to help organizations save time while improving efficiency. Additionally, businesses can meet sustainability regulations with ENERGY STAR benchmarking to track building ratings work towards certification or monitor data on emissions from greenhouse gas sources.

EnergyCAP is presented as an energy and sustainability ERP, that helps energy and sustainability leaders across government, education, and commercial sectors streamline utility bill accounting, energy management, and sustainability reporting.

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Basic Overview of the EnergyCAP Application

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