Survey Reveals Trends in Energy Management

摘要

In a largely stagnant economy, U.S. organizations are making tough choices on which initiatives make the budget. According to a new study released by Schneider Electric, energy efficiency programs are making the cut. The survey, conducted at Schneider Electric's Xperience Efficiency events, reveals that 63% of respondents had invested in energy efficiency programs within the past 12 months, while 43% plan to increase their investment for the upcoming year. The two most common energy management practices that respondents have recently adopted were data tracking and analysis. What forces are driving these energy investments? The majority of respondents report energy cost savings as the biggest factor, with government incentives coming in second. Government policies and standards, executive mandates, and brand image were also cited as benefits.