New Feature: Monthly Comparison Report for Virtual Sites in IAMMETER-Cloud
We are excited to announce a powerful new feature in IAMMETER-Cloudβs Virtual Site module β the Monthly Comparison Report.
This update enables users to compare the energy consumption and billing data between two selected months, across multiple places or hierarchical virtual sites. It provides a clear month-to-month performance view that helps users track energy efficiency, solar generation trends, and cost changes over time.
π Learn more about Virtual Site: https://www.iammeter.com/docs/virtual-site
π Whatβs New
The new Monthly Comparison Report introduces a side-by-side comparison interface under Group View β Comparison Report, allowing you to easily identify how your total consumption and costs evolve each month.
Key Highlights:
- Compare energy usage and billing data across any two months
- View both total and same-day comparisons
- Analyze hierarchical data from each Virtual Site and its sub-places
- Visualize the difference in both kWh and percentage change
- Use color indicators (green/red) to instantly see reductions or increases
π§ How It Works
- Go to Group View β Comparison Report in your IAMMETER-Cloud dashboard.
- Select one of two comparison modes:
- Compare Total: Compare full-month totals.
- Compare Same Days: Compare equal day counts between months (e.g., 1stβ28th).
- Choose the two months to analyze (for example, September 2025 vs October 2025).
- Click View to generate the comparison table.
Each report includes:
- Energy consumption (kWh) for both months
- Absolute difference (kWh)
- Relative change (%)
- Aggregated totals per Virtual Site and sub-place
π Example
In the example below, the total energy consumption decreased from 488.59 kWh in September 2025 to 464.13 kWh in October 2025, reflecting a 5.01% reduction. Both sub-areas also show similar improvements, highlighting better energy efficiency.
(Screenshot: Monthly comparison report in Virtual Site view)
π° Billing Comparison
If tariff settings have been configured for each place, the Monthly Comparison Report can also display billing differences (cost or solar PV income) between the two selected months.
This feature allows you to:
- Evaluate the impact of solar generation or self-consumption improvements
- Track energy-saving performance
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities
π’ Ideal for
| Use Case | Example | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Energy Management | Compare month-to-month usage across multiple branches | Measure efficiency improvements |
| Solar PV Monitoring | Track monthly generation and export variations | Detect underperforming systems |
| Industrial Operations | Compare factory-level consumption | Identify cost trends and seasonal shifts |
| Property & Facility Management | Multi-building electricity analysis | Monitor consumption patterns and reduce waste |
π Why It Matters
The Monthly Comparison Report helps users move from static monitoring to trend-based performance evaluation. By combining the Virtual Siteβs hierarchical structure with month-over-month data visualization, IAMMETER-Cloud now provides a complete toolset for both operational insight and strategic energy management.
π Explore full documentation of Virtual Site here: https://www.iammeter.com/docs/virtual-site
β Summary
With the addition of the Monthly Comparison Report, IAMMETER-Cloud takes another step forward in delivering comprehensive, multi-site energy analytics for both residential and commercial users.
This feature empowers you to:
- Quickly evaluate energy trends,
- Track cost changes and solar income,
- and continuously improve your energy efficiency β all within the Virtual Site dashboard.
π Visit the IAMMETER demo account: https://www.iammeter.com/home/autologin?type=2&utm_source=20251031
