One overlooked setting could be costing you more than you think.
As temperatures drop, energy demand surges, heating bills rising as buildings that seemed efficient in autumn can suddenly reveal costly weaknesses. Winter is the season where hidden inefficiencies become impossible to ignore. Heating systems work harder, schedules stretch longer, and even small configuration issues can snowball into major budget overruns – issues that are often addressed through BMS optimisation.
For many organisations, the first sign of trouble is a spike in energy bills. But by the time those bills arrive, the damage is already done – a clear sign that reactive to predictive energy management is now essential.
Why winter exposes inefficiencies so quickly
Cold weather amplifies every flaw in a building’s energy strategy, with heating bills rising when small issues go unnoticed. A single misaligned heating schedule or an air handling unit working overtime can drive consumption up dramatically. And because these issues often hide behind normal-looking operations, they’re easy to miss without the right tools.
Common winter culprits include:
- Heating systems running earlier or longer than necessary
- Air Handling Units (AHU) compensating for temperature swings
- Poorly tuned control strategies that don’t adapt to colder conditions
- Equipment fighting against each other due to outdated setpoints
- Occupancy patterns shifting without corresponding system adjustments
Individually, these issues seem minor. Together, they create the seasonal spikes that drain budgets.
Instant clarity with Tyrrell Analytics
Tyrrell Analytics is designed for moments like this. When winter demand hits, heating bills rising mean you need answers fast – not a lengthy investigation or a guess-and-check approach.
Heating bills rising, analytics pinpoints the exact systems driving your seasonal increases, giving you a clear view of what’s happening inside your building. Instead of waiting for monthly bills or relying on assumptions, you get immediate insight into:
- Which systems are consuming more energy
- Whether the increase is justified or avoidable
- How operational patterns have shifted
- Where inefficiencies are hiding
- What to address first for the biggest impact
In just seconds, you can see the root cause of winter spikes and take action before costs escalate.
The cost of waiting
An inefficiency that goes unnoticed is a waste. Winter magnifies this, and organisations that react slowly often face the steepest bills.
Proactive analysis isn’t just smart – it’s essential. With the right visibility, you can correct issues early, optimise performance, and keep your building running efficiently even in the coldest months. Heating bills rising
Take control of your winter energy use
If your heating bills rising faster than expected, now is the time to investigate. Tyrrell Analytics can protect your budget and give you the clarity you need to stay ahead of seasonal demand.
Ready to uncover what’s driving your winter spikes?
Let Tyrrell Analytics help you spot your winter inefficiencies this January, get in touch today.
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