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About OEE

OEE programs

Commercial and Institutional Organizations

Getting started: First steps

Financial assistance

Equipment and technical information

Regulations and standards

Leadership and networking

Training and awareness

For providers of equipment and services

Publications

Statistics and analysis

 

First Steps: Advantages

 

Step 1: Change your thinking

 

Step 2: Establish a baseline

 

Step 3: Compare with other facilities

 

Step 4: Understand payback

 

Step 5: Choose your measures

 

Step 6: Arrange financing

 

Step 7: Track your savings

 

Step 8: Celebrate your success

First Steps

Energy is one of the most easily controlled costs in your organization. Through energy-efficient measures related to your building, equipment and operational practices, you can often achieve savings of 20 percent or more.

Advantages of Energy Efficiency

In addition to utility savings, these measures can:

  • improve comfort and satisfaction levels of building occupants
  • reduce maintenance costs and system failures
  • increase equipment life and building value
  • enhance corporate citizenship – energy efficiency measures can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change

The Web site of Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency offers a wealth of resources and financial incentives to help you and your organization.

Next: Step 1: Change your thinking