A Practical Guide to Energy Management

This publication outlines practical steps real estate managers can take to reduce energy consumption and save on energy costs. Important considerations are:

* Creating and implementing an action plan to improve energy performance

* Managing after-hours HVAC use and costs

* Heating and cooling

* Purchasing energy economically--working with the utilities, seeking special rates, aggregating power purchases

* Reviewing utility bills and learning to understand them

* Encouraging changes in occupant behavior