EnergyDashboard is a web-based energy and performance monitoring service developed by VaCom Technologies for refrigeration and other energy using systems. Using communication over the internet, information is collected from existing control systems or from dedicated data collection hardware. These values, including temperature, pressure, flows, power usage, and other system data are processed to provide key performance parameters for the refrigeration system and plant processes. The highest-level performance parameter for a refrigeration system or chiller plant is kW/Ton, which summarizes total energy efficiency and also provides early indicator of changes in overall mechanical health. From these highest level metrics, a user can “drill-down” to the performance of sub-systems and individual components. Password-protected EnergyDashboard web pages are available from a standard web browser, allowing owners, service agents or engineers to view information from any location. Display screens can also be customized for the requirements of a particular system or process.