Generate Buy-In
To generate buy-in for an energy data management program, start by establishing a strong value proposition for the program that is aligned with your organization's existing mission and goals. Garnering buy-in from the beginning promotes collaboration across the organization and paves the way to ultimate success.
To generate buy-in for your energy data management program, follow these two steps:
Step 1. Define the Value Proposition »
Develop a concise business case for data-driven energy management by articulating the energy and cost saving benefits and how it supports more effective goal setting and budgeting.
Case Studies
K-12 School Spotlight: Portland Public Schools, Oregon: Making the Business Case for Investing in a Utility Data Management Solution
Local Government Spotlight: Boston, Massachusetts: Energy Data Optimization Saves Boston $1.2 million
Local Government Spotlight: Gillette, Wyoming: Establishing an HVAC Inventory and Tracking Process
State Spotlight: New York: Using Data Management to Track Progress and Evaluate Program Results
Resources
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings Challenge
DOE Better Buildings Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Toolkit
DOE Better Buildings Green Revolving Funds Toolkit
DOE Better Buildings Progress Reports
DOE Better Buildings Solution Center
DOE Better Buildings Solution Center: Energy Data
DOE Better Buildings Solution Center: Showcase Projects
DOE State and Local Solution Center
Step 2. Align with Organizational Goals »
Align the value proposition of your energy data management program with your organization's mission and established goals by identifying and engaging key stakeholders, developing a vision for success, cultivating strong allies, starting with small steps, and anticipating barriers and providing support.
Case Studies
Local Government Spotlight: Gillette, Wyoming: Creating Sustainability in America's Energy Capital
Local Government Spotlight: Virginia Beach, Virginia: A Collaborative Approach to the Development of an Energy-Saving Strategy
State Spotlight: Georgia: Leveraging Partnerships to Train Staff