Introduction

Last month, the EMMA AI team exhibited at EMEX 2024, connecting with energy managers from various industries. These conversations provided invaluable insights into the current challenges, priorities, and opportunities shaping the energy efficiency landscape. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s event.

• Energy managers are still grappling with high power costs and the challenge of achieving continued improvement. Many have addressed the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of energy efficiency—like lighting upgrades and basic dashboards—but now face diminishing returns. 

  A new challenge emerged in these discussions: dashboard overload. While data is essential, it often becomes unmanageable, making automated tools like EMMA AI increasingly attractive. As one energy manager noted: 

Looking ahead, energy managers highlighted two key priorities for 2025:

1. Achieving further efficiency gains;

2. Meeting stringent carbon budgets.

These goals require innovation and reliable solutions to deliver results efficiently.

What resonated most with energy managers at EMEX? EMMA AI’s automated platform and its focus on behavioural change. These features reduce the need for manual input and ensure the right actions are taken at the right time. The platform’s ability to adapt to complex portfolios was another standout feature, earning praise for its practicality and potential.

While many were excited about EMMA AI’s capabilities, some expressed concerns about automated communications with staff—particularly in retail environments. We reassured them that EMMA AI allows a phased approach, starting with area managers before expanding to the broader team. Feedback from current users confirms that this approach works seamlessly in practice.

EMEX 2024 highlighted the growing need for automation and actionable insights in energy management. As we head into 2025, EMMA AI is here to support energy managers in overcoming these challenges and achieving their goals.

📢 Ready to learn more? Contact our team to discover how EMMA AI can transform your energy management strategy.