From the time when man first discovered fire to the wealth of energy sources available today, energy management has been an overwhelming concern and need. With the issues that fracking, stripmining and nuclear energy issues generate, the search for clean and efficient energy sources has grown.
What is energy management?
This free download, “The Technology Manager’s Guide: Tips for Buying Energy Management Technology” explains that it’s the development, application and enhancement of energy use practices to reduce:
- the use of finite resources
- climate and environmental impact
- operational costs
With so many options, what buying tips and specifications should be considered when developing an RFP?
First, it’s important to differentiate between what is a “must-have” and what is a “nice-to-have.”
In addition, you want to look into renewable energy sources, different types of insulation and low-use products.
Find out how to get the systems that will be the most effective for your facility with the buying tips outlined in “Tips fo Buying Energy Management Technology.”