Powering Down

摘要

With prices for natural gas and electric power soaring, it's no surprise that many manufacturers are turning to energy management software to help them cope. Software packages can help companies manage processes more efficiently, curtailing power usage when prices are highest and shifting some energy-intensive processes to times when energy is cheaper. These systems also can be used to forecast weather changes so that large gas consumers such as chemical companies can time energy purchases to take advantage of price movements.