Starting from June 16, 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be fully implemented, mandating about 50,000 companies operating within the European Union (EU) to report on their greenhouse gas emissions both in the past and present, among other requirements. 

Understanding energy consumption is a key component of sustainability management. By identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption, companies can improve their sustainability performance, lower costs, and enhance their overall competitiveness.  

The ability to monitor and analyze data in real-time allows lighting control systems: 

• To optimize performance 
• Reduce energy costs 
• Ensure compliance with regulations 

That’s where web reports come in : 

• They provide a powerful tool for accessing and analyzing data from lighting control systems 
• Allow users to monitor energy consumption, occupancy patterns, and other critical metrics in real-time 

Lumos Controls provides web reports that are designed to help buildings continuously improve. By leveraging the IoT platform on which the solution is built, Lumos Controls can collect information from its devices like Controllers, Drivers and Sensors and use it to generate meaningful reports and analytics. Reports can be seen for occupancy, device usage, and energy consumption. 

How does Lumos Controls’ reports help? 

The advantages provided by Lumos Controls’ reports is manifold. A few of the key advantages include: 

• Understand when usage or energy consumption goes beyond set limits 
• Understand energy savings by comparing energy data with that of previous periods 
• Export data to submit to authorities to comply with energy codes like Title 24 
• Analyze usage patterns and make improvements 
• Compare energy consumption data for different zones/floors and raise flags 
• Plan layouts of facilities by identifying occupancy patterns of areas using occupancy heatmaps 

Lumos Controls provides 2 kinds of reports:  

Trend – Trend reports showcase data as it is. Data can be seen at building, floor, zone, group or device level 

Analytics – Analytics reports build on trend report data to generate meaningful insights. Examples include comparisons between areas, and occupancy heatmaps.

These two kinds of reports are available for occupancy, usage and energy consumption data. Reports and analytics can be viewed: 

• For the entire building, a single floor, a single zone, a single group right down to a single device! 
• For a day, a week or a month 

Here Are Some Of The Key Reasons Why Lumos Controls Web Reports Are Important: 

Real-time data and insights:  

Web reports provide real-time access to data and insights, allowing users to monitor performance and make informed decisions based on up-to-date information. This can be critical in situations where rapid response is required. 

Customizable reporting:  

Web reports can be customized to display the data and insights that are most relevant to the user’s needs. This allows users to focus on the metrics that matter most, and to identify areas for improvement and optimization. 

Interactive features:  

Web reports often include interactive features such as charts, graphs, and filters, which allow users to explore the data and gain deeper insights into performance trends and patterns. These interactive features can help users identify areas for improvement and take targeted actions to optimize performance. 

Accessible from anywhere: 

 Web reports are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, allowing users to monitor performance and make informed decisions from their desktop or mobile device. This can be particularly useful with multiple locations or remote workers. 

Collaboration and sharing: 

Web reports can be easily shared and collaborated on, allowing teams to work together to analyze data and make informed decisions. This can help to foster collaboration and improve communication across the organization. 

In conclusion, 

Lumos Controls web reports provide a powerful tool for accessing and analyzing real-time data and insights from lighting control systems.  

The ability to monitor energy consumption, occupancy patterns, and other critical metrics in real-time allows businesses to ensure compliance with regulations, maximize energy savings, and stay competitive in today’s data-driven world.