Energy consumption and its associated environmental footprint are becoming increasingly important in the production world. Not only does optimizing energy consumption lead to cost savings, it can also improve company / brand image and contribute to a reduction of greenhouse emissions and other pollutants. In order to optimize energy consumption, a clear baseline must first be established through the installation of comprehensive measurement infrastructure. The deployment of energy management software solutions enables central gathering and (advanced) analyses of different measurements, which is the basis for improvements. With the aid of powerful calculation engines, various energy KPIs, consumption trends and consumption patterns can be defined. Only then is it possible to optimize energy consumption and monitor and communicate the associated effects.