Building Management System Replacement Package
School districts often have to replace their Building Management System (BMS) due to obsolescence, frequent breakdowns, difficulty to maintain comfort, health and safety, etc. BMS replacements are a prime opportunity to implement energy efficiency measures related to controls. This guide describes a package of complementary efficiency measures that can be combined with a BMS replacement.
A Primer on Organizational Use of Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS)
Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) are a broad family of tools and services used to manage building energy use. EMIS include monthly data analytics, energy information systems, fault detection and diagnostic tools, and automated system optimization software. An EMIS can be used to provide a number of recognized benefits: Identify energy efficiency opportunities, Detect system or equipment faults, Track and compare building and equipment performance, Track and manage demand charges, Validate utility bills, Measure and verify project-specific savings, Provide data to ground and set energy goals.
EMIS Specification and Procurement Support Materials
This package of materials is intended to guide you through the specification, procurement, and selection of an Energy Management and Information System (EMIS) or related building performance monitoring and diagnostic technology.