1、Smart Energy Reality CheckThe Goals,Challenges,&Strategies Revealed from Our Enterprise SReduced Emissions,Increasing Pressure2(Source:ABI Research)The push for smart energy solutions in business operations comes not only from external pressures(e.g.,consumers,investors,and other stakeholders)to be

2、more sustainable,but also from the promise of cost savings.With the right smart energy technologies and software,enterprises of all sizes can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and maximize their profits.From the electric grid to day-to-day business operations,every aspect of the energy val

3、ue chain is in a transitional phase that is bound to result in more robust connectivity and sensorization.The transition to renewable energy in the enterprise domain presents a plethora of opportunities for smart technology providers,energy utilities,and professional services companies.However,there

4、 are still some roadblocks that stand in the way of this reality.To learn more about the potential and current pratfalls of smart energy solutions in the enterprise sector,ABI Research recently surveyed 114 manufacturing companies to learn more about their priorities,challenges,spending,and forecast

5、s for the The Biggest Smart Energy Challenges for Manufacturers3The most striking challenges reported were the cost of energy and interacting with utility providers.More specifically,more than 4 out of 10 respondents listed these issues as their top energy challenge,respectively.Moreover,about 3 out

6、 of 10 manufacturing companies listed them as their second-biggest challenge.Meanwhile,regulation/legislation and the availability of renewable energy were not seen as significant hurdles when it comes to implementing smart energy solutions for these industrial businesses.And while“lack of knowledge