This section is for owner or operators of businesses, as well as people who manage buildings and other facilities. Basically, anyone who has the authority to make decisions about a company's energy use should spend some time here. You have a very important job, because when you save energy, the effect is multiplied many times.
Research shows that organizations that implement energy-efficient measures outperform their competitors by as much as 10%. To remain profitable and gain a competitive edge, your company needs to do more than just turn off unnecessary lights and adjust thermostats. You need to make energy efficiency an essential part of your business plan.
Did you know a typical office building with 50,000 square feet of space can reduce operating costs by $40,000 per year through no-cost and low-cost actions? There are many opportunities to save energy and money in commercial buildings by 10, 20 even 30% or more. And in new buildings, high-performance design and the use of energy-efficient technologies can reduce energy costs by up to 50% every year.
How do you do it? Here's the basic strategy:
1) UPGRADE systems, materials and equipment with the most energy-efficient technology available.
2) MAINTAIN or TUNE-UP systems and equipment so they work properly.
3) Introduce energy management and CONTROLS.
4) Instill in your employees more energy efficient BEHAVIOR.