Objective Experimental animal facilities account for a significant proportion of the energy consumption by scientific research institutions; however, the energy consumption characteristics of these facilities differ from those of ordinary buildings, and thus require specialized monitoring and management. Methods A set of energy consumption monitoring systems was designed for experimental animal facilities and deployed in the specific pathogen-freelevel experimental animal facility of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Results The system achieved real time collection and recording of the facility’s electricity consumption data, and proposed energy-saving measures for three application scenarios. Conclusions This energy consumption monitoring system designed for experimental animal facilities is reliable, efficient, and user-friendly, and has the potential to guide and promote energy management programs at experimental animal facilities.