What is an Event?
An event is a happening in the past or the future that impacts usage. Typical examples include audits, recommissioning, renovations, system replacements, retrofits, changes to operations or system maintenance, and weather events. Anything that could constitute a change in energy or water usage could be logged as an event. The primary purpose for logging an event is to allow you to measure the change in usage after the event, as compared to the 12-months of usage leading up to the event.
Large-scale events such as renovations or demolitions are best logged separately as building versions in the building editor. They typically involve changes to square footage, which ultimately affects square footage normalization calculations. Building versioning is covered in a separate video. Note, all building versions are represented in the Events table as a derived event, so that double-entry is not needed. Derived events can be displayed and hidden using the derived event toggle switch.
How to Create an Event
To create a new event, click the plus icon in the Events panel. Specify the event type, date, and name. If the event includes a known expected outcome, specify it as such in the Expected Outcomes table.
Expected outcomes can be associated to all meter source types, or specific meter source types. The expected outcome can be entered as a percentage or as a factor. Be sure to specify plus for expected percent increases and minus for expected percent savings.
Once saved, the event will be marked in the timeline chart with a relevant icon. The comparison baseline period will include the 12-months leading up to the event. Changes in use beyond that event can be compared to the baseline in 12-month increments beyond the event.
Events can be measured, monitored and managed in both the Visualizations tab and the Improvements tab.