Benchmarking and Monitoring

摘要

Benchmarking and monitoring energy use and operations in facilities is unquestionably important - how will you know if rnyour endeavors are successful unless you compare your numbers to similar facilities? The quest for energy efficiency is constantly evolving, but, thankfully, some organizations have measuring and monitoring down to a science. "Benchmarking our facilities has given us a sense of direction for our portfolio," says Maria Thalheimer, sus-tainability manager at Liberty Property Trust, Malvern, PA. Liberty Property Trust uses EPA's ENERGY STAR~® Portfolio Manager to calculate how efficiently its buildings are running, and also to make decisions regarding energy-efficient upgrades and projects.