Facility Energy Management Assessment Matrix: ENERGY STAR
The facility energy management assessment matrix is designed to evaluate site energy management practices through comparison with best practices identified in the ENERGY STAR® Guidelines for Energy Management. It outlines the various aspects of an overall energy management plan and provides facility managers with a broader view of the elements they need to consider for a successful energy management program as well as a means to evaluate baseline performance so they can target areas for improvement.
The matrix outlines the key activities identified in the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management under three levels of implementation:
- Little or no evidence
- Some elements
- Fully implemented
The user is provided with a detailed checklist that allows each facility to be scored under the following categories:
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement
- Assessment of Performance and Opportunities
- Setting Performance Goals
- Creation of an Action Plan
- Implementation of an Action Plan
- Evaluating Progress
- Recognizing Achievements
The document also offers successful practices used by ENERGY STAR partners. This tool can empower facility managers by deepening their understanding of all aspects of an energy management program, even those outside of their immediate sphere of influence and should increase their confidence when providing recommendations to other parts of the organization. Similarly, sustainability officers and energy program directors can use this tool to assess how the organization-wide program has been implemented at each facility.
