Five Energy Management Designations and Certifications Worth Investing In

You know that going green and implementing an energy management program are not only the responsible things to do, but let’s be honest: there is some serious green to be made by going green. But becoming environmentally responsible and an energy management pro requires not only effort and some expense to gain those large ROI numbers, it requires expertise. Do you have an energy manager or consultant on staff or someone willing to fulfill that role? Someone who monitors your energy projects to insure they are saving all the money they should; or review the utility expenses and billing errors for your communities; or finds leaks before their expense runs rampant for months; or find low hanging fruit and free incentives; or understands utility rates, structures, tariffs and tax exemption status? There is significant ROI to be found by property management companies who have access to this expertise and fortunately you have options from third party providers or investing in your employees with training and certifications. Hire an Energy Consulting Service The first option is to hire an energy management advisory service provider who will work with you to monitor all utility data, analyze energy reports, and manage energy projects. Some multifamily utility billing & invoice processing providers also provide these services. The service provider can provide increased intelligence about energy costs, tax exemption opportunities and volatility; help to identify cost savings opportunities related to utility expenses; make recommendations on how to design and manage an optimal utility procurement strategy to reduce expenses; and suggest and accurately calculate payback on new ROI projects. Invest in Energy Management Certifications Having an entire advisory service dedicated to delivering energy efficiency and profits can take a huge load off your staff. However, organizations with a highly analytical and energy-inspired individual may wish to allocate some of t...