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Obtaining and Ensuring Persistence of O&M Savings Through Resource Conservation Management
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Date
2001
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Abstract
Resource conservation management is a
management program similar to financial
management in that its success requires
commitment by all levels of the organization to
the process as well as an accounting procedure
and auditing of critical components. Resource
conservation management provides a
framework for all elements of efficient building
operations and maintenance. The savings
connected with the program are principally
connected with changes in the way buildings are
operated and maintained. This paper discusses
the evolution of the resource conservation
management service and the savings associated
with the two-year pilot effort with seven school
districts as well as the critical components of a
successful program.
The hope is that top-management will recognize
the value of resource conservation management
in keeping their overhead costs under control
and will incorporate it into the management
structure of their jurisdiction or firm.