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ABB Nsight vs RETScreen
Both stand on energy management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ABB Nsight combines site energy and carbon monitoring with utility analysis and optional optimization capabilities. Pricing is not published, so prospective customers need to request it.
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RETScreen combines portfolio monitoring with forecasting, carbon tracking, and utility data import. The choice between its free Viewer mode and Professional mode depends partly on the organization’s computer needs.
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| ABB Nsight | RETScreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional mode: C$869 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | abb.com | natural-resources.canada.ca |
| On energy management software | #9 of 25 | #5 of 25 |
ABB Nsight: what it does well
- Combines water, air, gas, electricity and steam data.
- Supports Scopes 1 and 2 reporting and monitoring.
- Can use existing meters and sensors in most cases.
- Includes onboarding, training and 24/7 support.
What to know first
- Paid service; pricing is available on request.
- No free plan is listed.
RETScreen: what it does well
- Monitors energy across a portfolio.
- Includes energy forecasting and carbon tracking.
- Imports utility data from both sources.
- Free plan and free Viewer mode are available.
What to know first
- Listed platform is Windows only.
- Professional mode supports up to 10 computers per subscribing organization.
- No price is listed for either mode.
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