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Manager Karen Totaro, CFE, says that the line to maintain that desig- nation is always moving. They must regularly evaluate how to improve their status. The IAVM energy management program goes beyond an energy audit. “This gives us a benchmark to see where we are and allows us to
asked to do more with less. Operating expenses continue to increase, - vious energy programs. - ings opportunities, such as grants, that will stay with the venue. “We are the advocate for the client and make sure everything is
Catanzaro said. “We are not tied to any one consultant, engineer, or vendor. All we do is make sure there is a plan and help to implement that plan.” Suggestions for the energy plans are based on Title 24, which are
stricter energy policies in the country. “In some ways, we’re outpacing Title 24,” Catanzaro said. Representatives not only assess what can been seen, but also set
up technological programs to monitor energy use. Much of the way building with a clipboard marking observations at that given time. The data is provided in real time. - “That monitoring is important because you can pinpoint why Wallace said. “In the past, we didn’t know what’s wrong or why. This evaluation is a good way to educate managers and give them concrete tools to make improvements.”
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and use government statistics and engineering rules on how energy before doing a hard in-depth analysis so that they can customize their - Fineta has been working with the San Diego Convention Center for
“This validates some of what we already do and it provides a more
concrete measurement of how we can improve,” said Rip Rippe- toe, President and CEO. “The beta program shows that their matrix In addition to helping managers see how they can improve on exist-
ing energy measures, the new education program can also help them with capital projects. “They can give you guidance in writing a stronger RFP to make
a stronger appeal,” Totaro said. “Not only can they give you better - energy plan shared among the industry, they say. It is a priority that is being driven by IAVM members. - port,” Wallace said. “This is a way that IAVM is raising the bar of education for managers. It helps them make good and informed de- cisions.”
Rippetoe agrees and says they have gained a great deal of value
from working through the program. “Energy and utilities aren’t getting cheaper, so we need to look for
to serve our client better.” FM
Kelly Pedone is a freelance writer based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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