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Energy Data

This section provides a complete guide to managing energy data in your ESG Management System, based on the Energy Data doctype.

What is Energy Data?​

Energy Data records detailed information about energy usage for a specific facility and reporting period. Each record represents a single energy source (e.g., electricity, gas, oil, solar) and is used for tracking consumption, cost, quality, and carbon emissions.

Energy Data Fields​

When creating or editing an energy data record, you will need to provide the following information:

  • Facility: The facility where the energy is consumed (required)
  • Data Source: The source system providing this energy data (linked to ESG Data Source)
  • Reporting Period: The period for which this energy data is reported (required)
  • Energy Type: Select from Electricity, Gas, Coal, Oil, Solar, Wind, etc. (required)
  • Source Category: Automatically set as Renewable, Fossil, or Neutral based on energy type
  • Is Renewable Source: Automatically checked if the energy type is renewable
  • Consumption (kWh): The amount of energy consumed (required)
  • Meter Reading (Cumulative): Cumulative meter reading at the end of the period (optional)
  • Cost (USD): Total cost for the energy consumed (optional)
  • Carbon Emissions (kg CO₂e): Automatically calculated based on consumption and emission factor
  • Attachment: Upload supporting documents, meter reading proof, or invoices (optional)
  • Energy Quality: High, Medium, or Low (default: Medium)
  • Supply Reliability: High, Medium, or Low (default: Medium)
  • Quality Notes: Additional notes about data quality or meter readings

Steps to Add a New Energy Data Record​

  1. Go to Energy Data
  2. Click "Add New Energy Data"
  3. Select the Facility and Reporting Period
  4. Choose the Energy Type (e.g., Oil, Electricity, Solar)
  5. Enter the Consumption (kWh) and other details as needed
  6. Link to the correct Data Source if available
  7. Upload supporting documents (optional)
  8. Save the energy data record

How Carbon Emissions Are Calculated​

  • If a linked Data Source has an Emission Factor, it will be used for calculation
  • Otherwise, the system uses default emission factors for each energy type
  • Carbon Emissions = Consumption (kWh) × Emission Factor (kg CO₂e/kWh)

Best Practices​

  • Always select the correct facility and reporting period
  • Use accurate and up-to-date meter readings
  • Link to the correct data source for traceability
  • Attach supporting documents for audit and compliance
  • Regularly review and verify energy data for accuracy

Example​

Energy Data Example

This example shows an oil energy data record for a facility, including source, period, consumption, cost, and calculated carbon emissions.