How can facility managers make sure they're getting the most energy efficiency out of new or upgraded building equipment?
Ongoing energy use measurement and diagnostics will help optimize energy performance and keep building systems operating smoothly. There are new building energy management applications which bridge between data collection to diagnostics, alerts, and work orders, but an excellent facilities manager is the key to success. It’s also a tremendous asset to have tenant billed for actual energy consumption. Sub-metering tenant spaces with easily accessible, simple energy reports allow both building owners and tenants to understand energy use and costs. This transparency makes it easier to keep things running as planned and adapt as necessary.
Answers provided by Wendy Fok, project director, High Performance Demonstration Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Center for Market Innovation.
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