Energy & Utilities Maintenance Articles | Maintainly Energy & Utilities ====================== Let's empower your operations with knowledge for seamless work order management and drive success in the energy and utility sector. From power plant maintenance to utility equipment upkeep, our expert-curated content offers valuable insights to streamline workflows, minimize downtime, and enhance productivity. Stay updated on the latest trends and practical tips to harness the power of maintenance software effectively. 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A single unexpected breakdown can disrupt production, impact customers, and drain budgets. That’s why maintenance management is no longer a back-office function; it’s a central part of how modern businesses stay competitive. [ View article → ](/articles/web-based-cmms-software-the-future-of-maintenance-management) September 25th, 2025 ![Multiple lines representing options merging into one | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/line-merging.jpg/1f40725b0919e9d1b58d24d093c91ab9/line-merging.jpg) Integrated Maintenance Management vs. Standalone CMMS: Which One is Better? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- When it comes to managing assets, work orders, and preventive maintenance, most organizations eventually ask the same question: What’s the best software to keep everything running smoothly? [ View article → ](/articles/integrated-maintenance-management-vs-standalone-cmms-which-one-is-better) September 5th, 2025 ![Drone footage for maintenance of solar farm | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/istock-2197949470.jpg/68a9553b122b4827c42b77ef158c5fed/istock-2197949470.jpg) Tips for Migrating Your Maintenance Tasks to Software ----------------------------------------------------- Switching software tools can feel like a lot. For many maintenance teams, the story starts the same way: a handful of spreadsheets, paperwork orders pinned to a board, and lots of walking around to check who’s doing what. It works until it doesn’t. [ View article → ](/articles/tips-for-migrating-your-maintenance-tasks-to-software) September 3rd, 2025 ![Graphic that represents audit trail in maintenance | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/istock-2213192534.jpg/7586d18461f968b3aeddfa9c2acce47a/istock-2213192534.jpg) Audit Trails and CMMS: Accuracy, Reliability, and Compliance in Maintenance Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audit trails are essential for accountability, compliance, and efficiency, but manual methods fall short in today’s fast-paced operations. A CMMS streamlines record-keeping, ensuring accurate, reliable audit trails that support troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and regulatory confidence. [ View article → ](/articles/audit-trails) August 28th, 2025 ![Video: Submitting Maintenance Requests Tutorial](https://img.youtube.com/vi/vAPHKxzyYf4/sddefault.jpg) Video: Submitting Maintenance Requests Tutorial ----------------------------------------------- Learn how to quickly submit maintenance requests using Maintainly CMMS in this step-by-step tutorial. [ View article → ](/articles/submitting-maintenance-requests-tutorial) August 15th, 2025 ![Board displays maintenance staus of equipment | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/maintenance-needed-indicator.jpg/fad6f420de7321b29252375e6f01ab01/maintenance-needed-indicator.jpg) Corrective Maintenance Software vs Preventive Maintenance Software: What's Best for Your Business? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One thing's for sure: when equipment breaks down, your workflow stalls, your team scrambles, and your bottom line takes a hit. That's why having the right maintenance approach and the right software can make all the difference. [ View article → ](/articles/corrective-maintenance-software-vs-preventive-maintenance-software-whats-best-for-your-business) July 29th, 2025 ![Choice of different directions | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/directions-yellow-choice.jpg/c5eecc28bbbbd054fb6a129457299b01/directions-yellow-choice.jpg) How to Choose the Best Maintenance Tracking Software in 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ If you've ever juggled spreadsheets, sticky notes, and whiteboard scribbles to keep maintenance on track, you know it's a recipe for headaches. In 2025, businesses are finally catching up to the fact that old-school methods can't keep up with the complexity of modern equipment, compliance demands, and growing maintenance teams. [ View article → ](/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-maintenance-tracking-software-in-2025) July 22nd, 2025 ![Graphical representation of KPIs | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/kpi-graphs-cmms.jpg/f78d704bc7c0fafc44b13e582bfa0cda/kpi-graphs-cmms.jpg) Unlocking Performance: How Internal KPIs and CMMS Transform Asset-Intensive Organizations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By focusing on the right metrics and leveraging the right tools, prticularly a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), organizations can turn maintenance into a strategic advantage rather than a cost center. [ View article → ](/articles/internal-performance-kpis) July 20th, 2025 ![Safety & compliance worker is vest and holding tablet | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/istock-1208654541.jpg/fd3d3b51cddefc5a9bfbdf45c5b701ed/istock-1208654541.jpg) Mobile CMMS Apps: Empower Your Maintenance Team Anywhere -------------------------------------------------------- Maintainly is designed to keep your team connected, informed, and productive—wherever their work takes them. Whether you're managing reactive work orders in a busy production facility or performing preventive maintenance in the field, Maintainly ensures your team has everything they need in the palm of their hand. [ View article → ](/articles/mobile-cmms-apps-empower-your-maintenance-team-anywhere) July 2nd, 2025 ![due date circled on a calendar](/img/containers/articles/due-date.jpg/01898af21d29cd3194eeda2c9b985ab8/due-date.jpg) Add Due Dates to Any Work Order in Maintainly – Including Reactive and Meter-Based PMs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can now add a due date to any work order, including reactive jobs, meter-based preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, and any non-time-based PM work orders. 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