Energy Monitoring for Plastics Factories: Cut Costs Without Cutting Output
Electricity doesn't just power a plastics factory — it defines its profitability. For most plastics processors, energy represents 20–30% of total manufacturing cost, second only to raw resin. Yet the vast majority of plants have no visibility into where those kilowatt-hours actually go. The utility bill arrives, someone winces, and everyone moves on.
That approach worked when energy was cheap. In 2026, with industrial electricity rates climbing past $0.12/kWh in many regions and sustainability reporting becoming a procurement requirement, ignorance isn't bliss — it's margin erosion.
Per-machine energy monitoring changes the equation entirely. When you can see exactly how many kWh each injection molding press, extruder, or auxiliary system consumes per pound of resin processed, you stop guessing and start optimizing.