Overview

At Ark Energy, the continuous development of innovative tools—particularly in the area of Measurement and Verification (M&V) is a critical part of our commitment to empowering clients and meeting their evolving needs. In today’s fast-paced environment of accelerated data generation, effective energy performance tracking is more important than ever.
 

Challenge

With a large number of buildings under M&V audit, relying on spreadsheets to track and visualize energy savings has become increasingly inefficient. Extracting meaningful insights from static spreadsheets is often time-consuming, especially when users need to view data from multiple perspectives or across different time periods. Spreadsheets also lack the flexibility and interactivity required for dynamic analysis.

In contrast, analytics tools like Power BI offer a smarter solution providing users with real-time access to interactive dashboards that deliver deeper, on-demand insights. This shift not only saves time but also enhances decision-making by making energy performance data more accessible, intuitive, and actionable.
 

Solution

To address the challenges, Ark Energy developed the M&V Power BI Reporting Tool integrated with arkEMIS, designed to transform how energy savings data is accessed and understood. This tool replaces static, manual spreadsheets with an interactive dashboard that offers users a dynamic and intuitive experience.

The M&V PBI Reporting Tool allows clients to:
 

• View savings from day one with and without NRAs
• Visualize energy savings at both portfolio and individual building levels
• Access insights in multiple formats, including calendar year and reporting year views
• Gain real-time, self-serve access to up-to-date savings information anytime, anywhere
• Explore trends, compare performance, and support data-driven decision-making by analyzing Payback and ROI

Conclusion

The M&V Power BI Reporting Tool represents a significant step forward in Ark Energy’s mission to provide clients with innovative, data-driven solutions. By replacing manual spreadsheet processes with a powerful, real-time analytics platform, we’ve enabled smarter, faster, and more transparent insight into energy savings performance.

This tool not only saves time and enhances accuracy but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions that support long-term energy efficiency goals. As data continues to grow in volume and complexity, Ark Energy remains committed to delivering intelligent tools that evolve with our clients’ needs.