Purpose of this article
This article shows you how to use the Consumption Coverage tool to monitor meter data quality, identify missing consumption data, and take action to improve coverage before reporting deadlines.
Understanding the consumption coverage table
The Consumption Coverage tool displays a portfolio-wide view of data completeness. Each row represents an asset, and each column represents a month in the selected calendar year.
Coverage percentage calculation
The percentage shown for each asset-month combination reflects how much consumption data exists across all active meters for that asset during that month. For example, if an asset has 3 active energy meters and only 2 have data for January, the coverage percentage accounts for this gap.
Coverage quality ratings
Scaler classifies coverage into four levels using color-coded indicators:
- Excellent (90-100% complete): Dark green
- Good (70-89% complete): Light green
- Fair (50-69% complete): Yellow
- Poor (<50% complete): Red
The time period being analyzed appears at the top of the page.
Viewing meter-level coverage details
- Locate the asset row you want to inspect
- Click the + icon at the left of the row
- Review the expanded view showing individual meter coverage for each month
This view shows exactly which meters have data and which need attention.
Adding data directly from the coverage view
- Expand an asset row to see meter-level details
- Locate the meter with missing data
- Click Add data next to that meter
- The platform navigates automatically to the consumption entry interface for that specific meter
This shortcut eliminates manual navigation through multiple pages to reach the data entry point.
Filtering the coverage table
Use filters to focus on specific asset groups relevant to your reporting needs.
Available filters
- Property type: Office, retail, industrial, residential, etc.
- Location: Country, region, or city
- Custom tags: Any tags you've created (investor groupings, asset strategies, etc.)
Applying filters
- Click the filter icon at the top of the table
- Select your filter criteria
- The table updates to show only assets matching your selection
Tip: Create custom tags for investor groupings or reporting cohorts to quickly analyze coverage for specific stakeholder reports.
Exporting coverage reports
- Configure any filters you want applied to the export
- Click Download at the top of the page
- The coverage report downloads as an Excel file
The exported file maintains the same structure as the on-screen table, including any active filters.
Viewing coverage for different meter types
The Consumption Coverage tool tracks three meter categories:
- Energy meters (electricity, natural gas, district heating, district cooling, renewable energy)
- Water meters
- Waste meters
Switch between meter types using the tabs at the top of the coverage table. Each tab shows coverage specific to that meter category.
Troubleshooting & common mistakes
- Coverage percentage seems incorrect → Verify all meters are properly configured and active. Inactive or archived meters are excluded from coverage calculations.
- Can't find a specific asset → Check that you're viewing the correct portfolio. Use the global header to switch portfolio context if needed.
- Filter results are empty → Confirm assets have the tags or attributes you're filtering by. Assets without those attributes won't appear in filtered views.
- Export doesn't include all data → Remove any active filters before downloading if you want the full portfolio coverage report.
