The Value of Automation

Cost-saving through automation: The end of manual monitoring

Traditional plug socket monitoring and energy auditing is labour-intensive and expensive. As highlighted by Dr. Sam Mudie (HESS), conducting manual plug load analysis across just 100 sockets requires:

• 2 days for data gathering using spot monitors

• 1 day for compiling, analysis, and reporting

• An industry minimum day rate of £500/day, totaling £1,500 just to collect and assess data

And that's before any savings are actually implemented or verified. Often the handling of data and reporting for ESG is a hidden business internal cost.

By contrast, measurable.energy’s technology automates this entire process:

• Real-time, socket-level energy monitoring 24/7

• Automated detection of wasteful energy consumption (e.g., standby load)

• Instant recommendations and the option for automated control of devices

This eliminates the need for repeated, manual audits, saving the business:

• £15 per socket annually in just assessment costs

• Additional time and cost from actioning and validating changes

Scalable across thousands of devices

Manual auditing does not scale. As your estate grows:

• So do audit costs: 1,000 sockets = £15,000/year in monitoring alone

• So does the risk of inconsistencies or human error

With measurable.energy:

• Scaling from 100 to 1,000+ sockets has negligible marginal cost

• The system automatically learns, reports, and adjusts in real-time

• There's no need to increase staffing to maintain oversight

⏱️ Real-time actions vs delayed reports

Manual approaches rely on spot checks and historical data — which means:

• Energy waste can go unnoticed for months

• Recommendations may not be timely or even relevant by the time they are enacted

measurable.energy’s platform:

• Identifies waste as it happens

• Automatically powers down unused devices if configured

• Provides immediate feedback and reporting, saving both time and money

Transparent ROI and lower TCO

Let’s break down the economics:

• Manual:

  • £1,500/year per 100 sockets (excluding staff time for actions and follow-up)

• measurable.energy:

  • Low annual service cost with continuous automation

  • Savings not just from monitoring, but from actual reductions in energy usage

For any organisation with hundreds or thousands of sockets, the payback period is fast, and the total cost of ownership is significantly lower than manual alternatives.

Summary: Why This Saves You Money

By replacing people with automation in an area where manual processes still dominate, measurable.energy makes energy efficiency cost-effective, scalable, and fast.