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Top Energy Influencers and How They Can Work for You

Purchasing equipment with peak efficiency ratings is only the tip of the iceberg for potential energy savings. A capable building automation system […]

Seven Ways to Accelerate Your Decarbonization Journey

It isn’t your imagination, decarbonization really is what every building manager is talking about these days, and for good reason.

Operating, Maintaining and Optimizing Microgrid eGuide

Gain a better understanding of what to expect when evaluating ongoing needs for a microgrid and strategies and plans to to optimize […]

It's Not Rocket Science: How to Achieve an Immediate ROI for Efficiency Improvement Projects

With 95% of companies requiring an ROI within 7 years or less, it is no wonder why Facility and Operation Managers are […]

Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection: What Facility Managers Have to Know

Facility management has a significant influence on the efficient use and operation of buildings and infrastructure, where about 30% of total CO2 […]

Play the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Game

FMs navigate the complicated process of evaluating energy efficiency and assessing retrofitting options in commercial buildings. This case study demonstrates a staged […]

Case Study: Do Green Buildings Perform as Designed?

This case study seeks to determine if the green technologies used within a LEED-certified building are performing as designed, assessing the operational […]

Smarter Buildings Through Integrating Facility Management

Learn how to use an integrated facility management program to understand the facility infrastructure, define objectives, develop a plan that is informed […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

This guide explains energy terminology, how to use Portfolio Manager and generate an ENERGY STAR® score. The resource also helps readers evaluate […]

Preparing a Facility for Winter

FMs are provided checklists for properly managing and maintaining their cooling and heating systems in order to ensure efficient operations, tenant comfort, […]