A dedicated energy manager focuses on individual facilities to optimize energy consumption through building optimization and engagement with all occupants. While the job description is the same for most energy managers, everyday projects and duties differ between organizations. Here are the five main benefits of a dedicated energy manager for all types of facilities.
Make money
All projects undertaken by a dedicated energy manager are centred around creating value. They focus on the unique needs of individual buildings through energy monitoring, analysis and project implementation.
As a result, dedicated energy managers save around 2.3 times more kilowatt-hours compared to a generic energy management approach. They understand the quirks of the buildings and know the institutional processes to create long-lasting change for the entire organization.
Save money
The core benefit of an energy manager is reducing utility and operating costs. It is a simple calculation – less energy consumed means less money spent.
There is no one-stop shop for energy improvements. Many approaches can be applied to most facilities (such as boiler replacements and installing occupancy sensors), but continuous improvements requires constant monitoring and analysis. Dedicated energy managers not only implement one-time projects, but they also seek incremental improvements every single day.
With the goal to save more and more money every day, dedicated energy managers are committed to finding solutions – from capital projects to everyday operational changes – that reduce the expenses of operating and maintaining the facilities.
Save time
School facilities staff always have a long to-do list. Buildings require constant upkeep and management, and the students depend on facilities to seamlessly operate.
A dedicated energy manager contributes to shrink the to-do list. They monitor and analyze energy data to find patterns or room for improvement. They assist in all aspects of major capital projects, from preparing successful proposals to final implementation. Dedicated energy mangers know the facilities and the district’s management processes to be a source of advice – right away and at any time.
Ease
Dedicated energy managers have experience in implementing energy management program alongside facilities and operations staff. Facilities staff remain as vital components of the energy management team, but they do not have to take on roles they are not familiar with and can focus on day-to-day operations.
Energy managers are a turn-key solution that can quickly begin implementing an effective energy management program.
X-factor
New ideas are the first step towards innovative and creative solutions. As an outsider with a targeted focus on your facilities, energy managers find unique approaches to inspire change in your organization.
Looking outside your organization, energy managers improve connections between similar organizations. They share ideas, approaches and projects that have been effective in reducing energy consumption and improving occupant engagement. Partner with a dedicated energy manager to join this vibrant community.