Enter your energy consumption, industry and number of sites – the calculator shows your personal savings potential, the BAFA grant (BEW Module 3) and the estimated payback period.
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Electricity: ~0.22 · Gas: ~0.10 · Mixed: ~0.17
Typical: 3–8 metering points per site (main, sub- and process meters)
* Estimate based on your inputs and industry benchmarks. No guarantee. For a precise analysis, we will arrange a free on-site assessment.
Based on real-world experience from systematic energy management projects. Depending on the industry, starting situation and existing monitoring, the potential ranges from 3% to 22% of annual energy costs. Without systematic monitoring, the potential is typically higher, as leaks, reactive power and unnecessary standby consumption go undetected.
Investment EstimateThe investment estimate consists of: €697 per metering point (hardware, metering technology, initial setup, software integration) plus a one-off project setup fee. The setup fee varies by project size: up to 5 metering points: €1,000; up to 20: €2,500; up to 50: €4,500; over 50: €8,000.
BAFA BEW Module 3Subsidy rate in accordance with the German Federal Subsidy for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Industry, Module 3. Small enterprises: 45%, medium-sized: 35%, large enterprises: 25%. Requirement: Alligator is on the official BAFA software list.
Payback PeriodNet investment (after BAFA) ÷ average annual savings × 12 = payback in months. After payback, all further savings are direct profit.
Machines drawing power outside production hours are invisible without monitoring. Typically accounts for 8–15% of total consumption.
Short-term power peaks drive up network tariff costs. Automated load management can reduce grid costs by up to 20%.
Leaks in compressed air systems and inefficient heat recovery are responsible for 10–25% of energy consumption in manufacturing facilities.
Without cross-site comparisons, underperforming locations go undetected. Benchmarking reveals where consumption is 30–40% above average for no apparent reason.
Defective insulation, faulty valves or pump wear often go unnoticed for months without monitoring – causing persistently elevated consumption.
Without production-normalised key performance indicators (EnPIs), it is impossible to tell whether rising consumption reflects production growth or genuine inefficiency. Improvements remain invisible.
The calculator provides an initial indication. For a reliable figure, we analyse your actual consumption – with no effort required on your part.