ENERGY INFORMATION-SYSTEMS

Energy information systems should provide information on hoth a point- in-time and period basis. Both energy consumption and losses should be monitored. The focus should variances from targets stated in both ene rgy units per tonne and dollars per tonne. The energy information and cost responsibility accounting systems together should provide incenti ves for operators to minimize energy costs. They should also provide o perators with guidance as to when to act to avoid losses, reduce energ y consumption, shift an electrical load, etc.