Industrial

Sub-Metering for Factories - Tracking Energy by Machine, Floor, and Shift

5 min read5 May 2026

Most factories know their total monthly electricity bill. Very few know which machine on which floor, on which shift, is responsible for the largest share of that cost. Sub-metering closes that gap.

What Sub-Metering Reveals

The most common finding: 20-30% of circuits account for 60-70% of energy spend. Machines left running during breaks, compressors with significant idle load, lighting that never switches off in unoccupied areas, HVAC running at full capacity during low occupancy.

The ROI

A facility with a ?30 lakh monthly electricity bill that achieves 15% reduction saves ?54 lakhs per year. Sub-metering 100 circuits typically costs ?8-15 lakhs. Payback: 2-4 months. Contact Roopsikha at roopsikha@pesonline.co.in to assess your facility.

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