How can a FM company help your business become more energy efficient?

Energy efficiency brings a large variety of benefits, that range from lowering costs to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving CSR. Successful facility management can help achieve a more energy-efficient building operation – not only does this make them greener, but also more economical. Here’s a look at 5 key areas that can benefit from effective facility management regarding energy efficiency, and actions a FM provider can take:

✔️ Lighting Systems: Assessing exact building needs, and – evolving with new emerging technologies – replace obsolete lighting systems with new ones, reducing the energy usage significantly. Additionally, upgrading lighting can alter the look and feel of a space, improving the overall occupant experience.

✔️ Water Usage: Assessing existing plumbing structures and options for recycling reclaimed water, reducing the water usage in the process.

✔️ Equipment & Suppliers: Replacing outdated and/or faulty building equipment with more energy efficient devices. Giving preference to suppliers who follow distinct environmental practices and protocols, when procuring external providers.

✔️ Submetering: Tracking and precisely managing utility costs for various areas within the facility, adding benefits regarding energy efficiency on one hand (e.g. identifying efficiency opportunities), and allowing for detection of possible impending issues on the other hand.

✔️ Sustainable Planning: Energy efficiency starts when facilities are planned – checking, inspecting & sharing know-how throughout the planning process, to adhere and meet environmental standards.