THE THREE KEYS

TO A HOLISTIC ENERGY STRATEGY

PEOPLE
1 2
PROCESS
3
TECHNOLOGY

Managing your organization’s energy usage is more

than upgrading equipment or securing low utility
rates. Here are some valuable tips and information
for creating a comprehensive energy strategy.

KEY BENEFITS OF AN ENERGY STRATEGY

INCREASE PROFITABILITY
Reduce overhead costs while
boosting productivity.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Differentiate your organization
as a sustainability leader.

MINIMIZE RISK
Mitigate energy price volatility,
equipment breakdowns, and outages.

#1

PEOPLE YOUR WORKFORCE

PLAYS A BIG PART.

KEY ACTION ITEMS TO CONSIDER

MAKE A CORPORATE COMMITMENT
Align energy strategy with your company mission
and dedicate resources toward managing it.

ESTABLISH A DEDICATED ENERGY MANAGER

Assign or hire someone to uncover energy saving
opportunities and manage employee training.

DEVELOP TRAINING PROGRAMS

Help operations and maintenance staff
gain the skills to identify and make
energy saving improvements.

56% of companies have

an energy vision that is a
part of a corporate strategy. 56%

52%
52% of companies
have a dedicated
energy manager.

5-20%
savings on energy costs
can be achieved with operations
and maintenance best practices.

#2

PROCESS
FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE ENERGY
AND ENHANCE YOUR OPERATIONS.

MEASURE BENCHMARK SET GOALS

Understand your current usage and

develop a plan to achieve savings.

41
41% of organizations track
their energy usage on at %
least a monthly basis.

KEY ACTION ITEMS TO CONSIDER

SCHEDULE
AN ENERGY
ASSESSMENT
An energy expert can
identify opportunities
to save and help you
prioritize upgrades.
PRACTICE
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
Schedule regular tune-ups
of HVAC systems and adjust
lighting schedules based on
occupancy and usage.

12-18%
Preventative maintenance
programs can result in an average
of 12–18% cost savings compared
to reactive maintenance.

#3

TECHNOLOGY
A SMARTER FACILITY MAKES A
SMARTER BUSINESS.

Sensors, controls, and software

monitor energy usage and adjust
operating conditions in real time.

Two-thirds of business

66% executives say building

management technologies
have produced an ROI.

KEY ACTION ITEMS TO CONSIDER

INVEST IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE
EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS
• Efficient HVAC technologies
• High-efficiency motors and variable frequency drives
• Energy saving lighting, automation, and controls

TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY
• Can be built on site, or accessed remotely
• Can help reduce your carbon footprint
• Can help boost resiliency and your brand image

CLEAN ENERGY IS NOW

MORE AFFORDABLE.
74 %
The cost of developing solar energy
has decreased 74% from 2010 to 2015.

Unlock your organization’s potential

with the benefits of clean energy.

Visit nyserda.ny.gov/PutEnergyToWork
for six steps to follow when planning
or improving your energy strategy.

PUT ENERGY TO WORK

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