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Best Practices

Best Practices for Energy Management

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1. To determine the locations and causes of high energy usage and waste/leakage, carry out a building energy audit at least every five years.

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2. To maximize investment paybacks and allocate limited budget funds, use the results of the energy audit to identify budget priorities (operating and capital) for improving energy efficiency.

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3. To conserve energy, avoid energy waste/leakage, and reduce energy costs, develop and apply energy efficiency policies, practices, and standards for maintenance, capital improvements, and tenancy management.

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4. To measure energy efficiency results and update energy efficiency initiatives, monitor key energy usage data as part of the mechanical preventive maintenance program. Related Links >>

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