Uncategorized – Energy CMC https://energycmc.com Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:18:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Why Outsource Energy Program Management https://energycmc.com/2019/07/22/why-outsource-energy-program-management/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:18:07 +0000 http://energycmc.com/?p=91 Read more]]> The basic goal of an energy management program is to minimize your energy usage and environmental impact at the lowest possible cost.  However, few small- and mid-size organizations have the in-house experience and resources needed to design and implement a comprehensive program.  Hence the most cost-effective and timely option usually is to work with an outside expert rather than adding full-time staff.  Outsourcing provides several advantages:

  • Avoids the high hiring/startup and ongoing costs for an in-house energy manager
  • Provides ready access to the wide range of necessary expertise – additional resources brought on as needed to handle work surges
  • Enables rapid program implementation
  • Ensures access to established monitoring & management tools
  • Includes ongoing staff education – working with experts increases the skills of your staff

The energy cost management program you provider develops should address several distinct needs including:

  • Training and incentive programs to encourage efficient associate behavior.
  • Operator training to ensure optimum energy systems efficiency.
  • Preventive maintenance program implementation
  • Equipment addition or replacement
  • Performance monitoring to quantify savings and to ensure improvements persist
  • Contracting for electricity and natural gas supply to manage risk

If you are not sure where to start, contact ECMC for a quick review of your options and an assessment of which approach is best for your organization.

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