Efficient Processes

Deploying energy-efficient processes ensure that buildings and plants operate smoothly and efficiently. From planning new construction or major retrofits to managing a building’s day-to-day energy use, keeping energy efficiency top of mind leads to significant energy savings and reduced emissions. DOE works with Better Buildings partners to showcase how they saved energy through strategic commissioning and energy management practices.

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Energy Management Practices
Attention to energy management practices helps organizations continuously improve building energy performance

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Commissioning
Commissioning ensures that building systems operate efficiently, both for new and existing buildings.

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Implementation Model

Cascap Inc: Zero Over Time Action Planning

Implementation Model

Iron Mountain Leverages Redaptive’s Efficiency-as-a-Service Program for Energy and Carbon Reductions

Implementation Model

UC Berkeley: Energy Savings Through Campus and Occupant Engagement

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Webinar

Framework for GHG Emissions Reduction Planning in Buildings

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Driving Decarbonization with 50001 Ready

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It Takes a Village: Building a Culture of Energy Efficiency in Your Facilities

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Guidance

Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) Plan Template

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Better Plants - Understanding Your Electric Bill