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With 15 years of experience, Founder Sal Alhelo, PE, LEED AP (BD+C), has made an indelible mark on the energy management, engineering, construction and building operations industries. His...

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What Are Some Best Practices For Optimizing Utility Costs?

Misconceptions about utility usage often stem from a facility manager’s focus on what usage is being monitored instead of on how it is being monitored.

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The most common misconception about utility usage is that it is driven by the type of building being managed; and therefore, it is seen as a non-controllable expense. This isn’t the case. The building infrastructure is a major factor which impacts utility consumption, but its cost is also magnified by how the building is operated. Misconceptions about utility usage often stem from a facility manager’s misdirected focus on what usage is being monitored, instead of focusing on how it is being monitored day-to-day.

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