Energy Consumption

The total amount of energy consumed in the portfolio during a selected period.

Energy Consumption shows how much energy the property portfolio uses during a given period. It typically includes electricity, district heating, district cooling, gas, and other energy carriers used for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and building operations. Consumption can be tracked for the entire portfolio, per property, or per area unit (e.g., kWh/m²).

How is it calculated?

Total consumption of all energy carriers during the period

Why is it important to follow?

This metric is key for understanding operating costs, environmental impact, and building efficiency. By tracking energy consumption over time, property companies can:

Identify energy-intensive buildings or systems
Evaluate the effects of energy efficiency measures
Comply with environmental reporting and certification requirements
Contribute to reduced carbon emissions and sustainability goals

Energy Consumption also serves as the foundation for related KPIs, such as energy per m², energy per tenant, or carbon impact from energy use.

Example of data source

Vitec Energiuppföljning

Sustainability

Energy and sustainability monitoring system that tracks consumption, identifies savings opportunities, and helps property companies reach their climate and efficiency targets.

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WSP DeDU Energimodulen

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Energy monitoring and management solution for property companies to track and optimize consumption.

Definition

Metric

Energy Consumption

The total amount of energy consumed in the portfolio during a selected period.

Total consumption of all energy carriers during the period

Example of data source

Vitec Energiuppföljning

WSP DeDU Energimodulen

Metry

Mestro

Momentum Energi

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Energy Consumption vs. Budget

Energy Consumption vs. Budget shows how actual energy use in the portfolio compares to the planned (budgeted) consumption. The metric is expressed in absolute values (kWh). The purpose is to provide a clear view of how well energy performance aligns with the company’s planning and whether there is a risk of increased costs or deviations from sustainability targets.

Budgeted Energy Consumption

Budgeted Energy Consumption shows the amount of energy a property company has planned to use during a specific period, based on forecasts for operations, climate, historical consumption, and planned efficiency measures. The metric is usually expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and can be calculated for the entire portfolio, individual properties, or per square meter. This metric does not represent actual use, but the expected consumption according to the budget. It is used as a reference point to compare against actual energy consumption for cost control and efficiency monitoring.

Energy Production

Energy Production measures the amount of energy generated within the property portfolio, for example through solar panels, wind power, geothermal systems, or in-house heating production. The metric is usually expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and can be tracked for individual properties or the entire portfolio. Energy Production may include both energy used directly in the buildings and energy fed into the grid.

Energy Budget Utilization

Energy Budget Utilization shows how much of the planned energy consumption has been used during a given period. The metric is expressed as a percentage, comparing actual energy use with the budgeted consumption. A value of 100% means that actual consumption matches the budget exactly. A higher value indicates overconsumption, while a lower value shows that energy use is below budget.

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