High energy prices are a new opportunity to instill energy management.

1. Establish energy use and set a savings goals
2. Inspect equipment and perform monthly maintenance
3. Turn back, or turn off heating/cooling equipment when not needed
4. Get the occupants involved
5. Improve lighting systems
   

Things that can be done immediately

• Alternative supply (reduced volatility)
• Fuel switching
• Set point adjustments
• Ventilation (reduced outside air, ventilation controls)
• Boiler efficiency testing and adjustment
• Operations and maintenance practices (filters, steam traps, clean coils)
• Participate in a Load Curtailment Programs
• Education/Training
  

Quick Paybacks (< 2 to 3 years)

• Lighting upgrades and controls
• Heating and cooling temperature and controls
• Ventilation (reduced outside air, ventilation controls)
• Water conservation
• Free cooling opportunities
• Boiler efficiency testing and adjustment
• Operations and maintenance practices (filters, steam traps, clean coils)
• Participate in a Load Curtailment Programs (winter or summer)
• Education/Training
• Procurement

Longer Paybacks (>2 to 3 years) 

• Heating and cooling upgrades (chiller and boiler replacements)
• Low grade heat usage
• Distribution system (VAV conversions)
• Motor Replacements
• Variable frequency drives on pumps and fans
• Energy Information and advanced metering systems
• Alternative supply – onsite generation (DR, CHP, PV)