KERO

KERO is energy management software for industrial and commercial sites, using meters, IoT sensors and connected systems to show energy consumption, demand and cost in real time. Readings can be viewed at equipment and site level, and alerts can flag when they drift. The platform can identify anomalies and waste, support demand forecasting and peak-demand management, and measure changes against a baseline. Continuous sub-metering creates audit records, and KERO produces structured reports for Malaysia’s EECA 2024; the customer’s Registered Energy Manager signs off. The system also describes automated demand response and load balancing, with options to schedule or override responses. Its open API connects with building-management systems and other data sources, and it can read TNB utility data. Modules span monitoring, solar, batteries, EV charging, water, ISO 50001, ESG and carbon credits, with availability varying by sector. KERO says it runs on cloud infrastructure with edge computing for local responses where latency matters. Dashboards and reports are accessible on mobile devices. Pricing is on request, and prospective customers can book a demo.

KERO combines live energy monitoring, reporting and operational controls for commercial and industrial sites. Customers remain responsible for compliance, and should confirm which modules are available for their sector.

KERO is aimed at industrial and commercial sites, including manufacturing, buildings, healthcare, education, retail and renewable-energy operations. It may suit teams seeking energy monitoring alongside audit and reporting tools.

KERO is energy management software for industrial and commercial sites that need to monitor energy use, identify waste and support audit and reporting work. It suits operators connecting equipment and utility data across a site; its strongest case is the combination of live monitoring, reporting and operational controls, while its custom pricing and customer-owned compliance responsibilities warrant a considered purchase.

Overview

KERO brings meter, sensor and connected-system readings into site-wide and equipment-level views of consumption, demand and cost. The platform also supports energy forecasting and carbon tracking, and can read TNB utility data. This makes it relevant to teams seeking both a running picture of energy use and tools to act on it, rather than a monitoring-only dashboard.

Its service-based modules can be activated as a site needs them, but customers should confirm which are live for their sector. KERO supports compliance work, including EECA 2024 reporting, but does not guarantee compliance or a successful outcome; those remain the customer's responsibility, alongside the designated professionals.

Key features

Monitoring and analysis

Meters and IoT sensors provide live readings for equipment such as chillers, HVAC, compressors, pumps, boilers and solar systems. KERO says it can flag drifting readings, anomalies and waste, and supports demand forecasting, load disaggregation and comparisons against a baseline. For facilities teams, that mix can help connect energy patterns with specific equipment and assess changes; its usefulness depends on connecting the relevant site systems and data.

Reporting and controls

Continuous sub-metering builds audit records and structured reports for Suruhanjaya Tenaga, with sign-off by the customer's Registered Energy Manager. Automated demand response and load balancing can support peak-demand management, while scheduling and override options leave teams some control over operational responses. That is a useful balance for sites that want automated action without giving up the ability to manage it locally.

Integrations and delivery

An open API connects with building-management systems and existing data sources. KERO names equipment brands including Daikin, Carrier, Trane, ABB, Danfoss, Honeywell, Huawei and Solis, and says it reads TNB data. It runs on cloud infrastructure with edge computing for local responses where latency matters. Users can access dashboards and reports on mobile devices.

Pricing

KERO is paid software with custom pricing. Prospective customers are directed to book a demo, and application access is provided under a separate agreement between KERO and each customer. The service-based module approach may let a customer activate modules as site needs change, but the module lineup and commercial terms should be confirmed for the intended sector and deployment.

Platforms

KERO supports Android, iOS and web access, with an API for integrations. Mobile access covers dashboards and reports; the API can connect building-management systems and other data sources.

Who it's for

KERO is aimed at industrial and commercial operations, including manufacturing plants, commercial and office buildings, healthcare, education, retail and renewable-energy systems. It is best suited to organizations that need equipment-level energy visibility alongside audits, reporting or operational controls. A buyer seeking a simple standalone tracker, or a guarantee of regulatory compliance, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Live equipment- and site-level readings combine consumption, demand and cost, supporting investigation of energy use at more than one scale.
• Pros: Audit records, structured reporting and control features bring compliance support and demand management into the same platform.
• Pros: An open API, named equipment integrations, TNB data access and mobile dashboards suit sites with varied systems and teams.
• Cons: Custom pricing and demo-led access make it harder to assess cost and fit without engaging the vendor.
• Cons: Compliance outcomes remain the customer's responsibility, and module availability needs confirmation for the customer's sector.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see Energy Management Software.

• Enertiv is worth considering if a free starting point matters: its optional Free portfolio diagnostic costs nothing and uses ESPM data with read-only access and no commitment.
• Spacewell offers Workplace Ultimate, Energy Ultimate and Asset Ultimate; consider it if those named offerings match your needs.
• Verdigris is another paid option for readers comparing energy software.
• Honeywell Forge may suit buyers looking for product-specific offerings; Advanced Process Control has term-based licensing and feature choices, with pricing by contact.
• EnergyElephant offers a free trial, which can suit readers who want to evaluate an option before committing.
• Siemens Building X offers application or API subscriptions billed yearly; consider it if that subscription structure fits your procurement needs.
• EcoStruxure IT offers a three-year, 250-node Expert plan, which may suit buyers evaluating that term and node scope.
• GridPoint Intelligence is another paid option to compare.

Verdict

KERO is a strong fit for industrial and commercial operators that want live energy monitoring tied to audit reporting and demand controls. Its broad integration approach and modular delivery are compelling when a site needs both visibility and intervention. Choose another product if upfront pricing clarity or guaranteed compliance outcomes are priorities; KERO's pricing is custom, and compliance remains with the customer and its professionals.