Title: Reading Assignment
Course: WGF 105 DEVELOPMENT > Section: Content

Sub-Title | Operations & Maintenance Best Practices
Content
Overall, this guide highlights O&M programs targeting energy and water efficiency that are estimated to save 5% to 20% on energy bills without a significant capital investment. Depending on the site, these savings can represent thousands to hundreds-of-thousands dollars each year, and many can be achieved with minimal cash outlays. In addition to energy/resource savings, a well-run O&M program will:

- Increase the safety of all staff, as properly maintained equipment is safer equipment.
- Ensure the comfort, health, and safety of building occupants through properly functioning equipment providing a healthy indoor environment.
- Confirm the design life expectancy of equipment is achieved.
- Facilitate the compliance with the above-mentioned Acts and Orders as well as Federal legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as expected carbon mitigation legislation.�

The focus of this guide is to provide the Federal O&M/Energy manager and practitioner with information and actions aimed at achieving these savings and benefits.
Links/Uploads | Operations & Maintenance Best Practices Manual – U.S. Department of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/omguide_complete.pdf
Attributions | Image and content courtesy of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division – U.S. Department of Energy