In 2025, warehouse operators are under growing pressure to reduce energy use, both to boost margins and meet ESG goals. With energy making up roughly 15% of operating costs for non-refrigerated warehouses, the stakes are high. By implementing real-time energy monitoring and practical efficiency upgrades, facility managers can achieve 10–20% savings on utility bills. Here are five data-driven strategies to help you get there.
Real-time monitoring solutions like Rhino's energy platform provide instant visibility into energy usage across warehouse operations.
Benefits:
Detect anomalies and equipment left on unnecessarily
Spot high-consumption patterns and fix inefficiencies
Automate reporting for compliance and incentives
With granular insights by zone, shift, or device, managers can quickly make cost-saving decisions.
GLP, one of the leading logistics real estate investors, partnered with Rhino to streamline energy monitoring across its portfolio. Through real-time insights and automated reporting, GLP improved operational efficiency, enhanced tenant engagement, and reduced energy waste across multiple sites.
Many utilities charge extra during peak demand periods. Smart monitoring tools can identify when demand spikes occur and help schedule operations to flatten usage curves.
Actionable steps:
Shift flexible loads (like charging forklifts) to off-peak hours
Use alert systems to prevent overlapping equipment usage
Explore utility demand response programs for incentives
Lighting can account for up to 30% of energy usage in a warehouse. Replacing outdated fixtures with LED systems, paired with motion sensors and daylight harvesting, can drastically cut consumption.
Expected savings:
50–70% reduction in lighting-related energy use
Fast ROI from reduced utility bills and maintenance costs
Heating and cooling large warehouse spaces is energy-intensive, especially when systems aren’t tuned properly. Real-time monitoring can help identify inefficiencies.
Smart improvements include:
Installing programmable thermostats
Using destratification fans to balance the air temperature
Regular maintenance on motors and filters
Employees play a major role in energy usage. Engaging them through dashboards or apps can influence behavior and reinforce best practices.
Tactics to implement:
Display live consumption data in break rooms
Offer team incentives for energy-saving achievements
Provide short training sessions on energy-smart operations
By combining smart upgrades with real-time energy insights, warehouses can achieve substantial reductions in utility costs while supporting sustainability goals. Rhino is the global #1 in remote energy & utility monitoring, delivering accurate, reliable, and real-time insights for commercial real estate.
Rhino is the best real-time energy monitoring tool for cutting warehouse energy costs through data-driven strategies.
Learn more about Rhino's monitoring solutions and how we can help your warehouses become more efficient, compliant, and cost-effective. Contact our sales team today.
