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One of the most important aspects of SEM is the focus on low- and no-cost opportunities to increase energy efficiency in our building stock by fine-tuning equipment usage. While regular maintenance is not the most headline grabbing of activities, it is fundamental for efficient performance and equipment longevity. As building systems become more sophisticated, there is an ongoing need for facilities’ staff and building operators to expand their knowledge base.
With a variety of up-to-date trainings, case studies and tools, the SEM Hub is here to help. We've assembled a collection of O&M resources, including the newly refreshed O&M training—a self-guided training for facilities’ staff and others ready to dig into the best practices for day-to-day building operations.
This Operational Controls Checklist is a resource available within the U.S. Department of Energy’s 50001 Ready Navigator tool. It provides guidance on Significant Energy Use (SEU) operational controls to establish Standard Operation Procedures for SEUs.
This 31-page guidebook provides step-by-step guidance on how to organize and execute an Energy Treasure Hunt. Examples are provided to illustrate practices and help with implementation.
Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is the leading training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. The BOC credential is just as valuable to building owners as it is to operators.
This course examines how to improve energy savings through changes in operations and maintenance (O&M) practices. It provides examples of effective commercial and industrial O&M activities.
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Matching HVAC usage to your majority occupancy and establishing a protocol and process for monitoring and maintaining the schedule is an operations and maintenance best practice.
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Repairing air leaks and establishing a regular protocol for identifying and repairing new leaks as they occur is an operations and maintenance best practice.
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Minimizing run-time by shutting off non-essential equipment during down times and establishing a regular protocol for shutdown of unused equipment can save money on energy and maintenance costs.
Grocery stores have some of the highest energy costs of any building type, half coming from refrigeration. Tuning up refrigeration can reduce energy bills by 3-10%. This tool provides a step-by-step guide to maximize refrigeration efficiency.
Leverage this sample standard operating procedure to help achieve efficiency, quality and consistency in performance, while reducing miscommunication and compliance issues.
Use these printable compressed air leak tags to help identify and monitor the types and severity of air leakage in your facility.
Members unlock access to new publications, roundtable meetings, working groups, and receive monthly updates from the field.
Additional Operations and Maintenance resources, unlocked for Members of the SEM Collaborative.
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Repairing air leaks and establishing a regular protocol for identifying and repairing new leaks as they occur is an operations and maintenance best practice.
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Maximizing the use of free economizer cooling and establishing a protocol and process for maintaining economizer optimization is an operations and maintenance best practice.
Enhanced O&M goes beyond the basics, by anticipating problems and proactively addressing equipment issues before they affect performance. A well defined and executed O&M plan will improve and sustain energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and safety of building systems.
