Begin a tactical approach to achieving your energy management goals: gather baseline energy-intensity data, set up measurements, and build energy awareness throughout your facility.

3.1 Collect and track energy performance

What

Develop energy performance and production output baselines for one of your organization’s main locations. Identify and document trends. (Many utilities offer online tools to help you develop baselines.)

Why

Gathering and organizing data in a clear, consistent manner is essential for tracking and reporting progress against your energy management goals.

Expected Outcome

You have baselines of your organization’s energy use that allow you to measure your progress.

Measurement

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3.2 Set energy goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)

What

Set energy goals that are SMART— Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. Identify KPIs that can help you track and measure your goals.

Why

KPIs tied to your energy goals provide metrics that all facets of your organization can use to gauge your facility’s ongoing energy performance.

Expected Outcome

You have energy-use metrics that allow you to recognize normal energy-intensity at your facility. You can then develop the response procedures needed to correct out-of-range situations.

Organizational Structure

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3.3 Expand energy awareness

What

Incorporate energy awareness into your organization’s daily operations.

Why

Building awareness across your organization helps ensure that employees take responsibility for energy management.

Expected Outcome

Employees in your organization understand the value of tactical energy management.

People

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