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Operations & Maintenance Best Practices

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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.

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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

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Image and content courtesy of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division – U.S. Department of Energy