What does MET-02 mean? The minimum nightly demand has been trending upward across the analysis window.
Why does it matter? Usually signals 'ratcheting' — new always-on loads being added without being noticed. A 5% baseload creep per year compounds fast.
What should you do? Cross-reference the trend onset with known commissioning, IT changes, or equipment installs. Walk the building to find the new always-on circuits.
How Energy Agent prices a finding
Written by Pelorus Engineering · Brent Waluzak, P.E. (FL), President, Pelorus Engineering Last updated 2026-09-13
Typical evidence A residence hall whose overnight floor climbed steadily for four months after corridor lighting controls failed.
From a synthetic demonstration dataset, not a customer building.
At a glance Data Interval meter data Pricing Measured at the meter Effort to fix Medium: usually a controls or mechanical repair Screening-level estimates; confirm with measurement and verification before capital commitment.