Insights
Energy and Sustainability ideas
Review the utility bills. What do they tell us?
Review an equipment list. What is old, new or has been modified?
Are you operating the asset different than original design?
A new year, a new decade, a new approach to energy.
Employees know what is possible
I am amazed when I meet team members (employees) and learn how much they know about energy efficiency and sustainability. I hear comments like: “we need to do a compressed air audit but don’t have time or resources to call the vendor.” Too often an assumption is made that an audit is too expensive but often vendors will audit compressors, pumps, controls or lighting, for free or minimal cost. An energy adviser can provide the focus you need to determine where to spend money. An engineering study may be necessary for proving ROI and risks once the potential is understood. Large companies have energy management departments. Small companies can hire an adviser. The question comes back to: how serious are you?? Only you can determine the value of efficiency and sustainability. Employee engagement, led by an adviser may get you most of the way to efficiency and sustainability using existing in-house talent. Employees want to be part of the solution.
What I’m reading
The book that pushed me to start thinking differently.
“Natural Capitalism” by Amory Lovins, Hunter Lovins and Paul Hawken
Reading to expand my mind!
“Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.” by Paul Hawken
“Wisdom at Work” by Chip Conley
“Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement” by General Stanley McChrystal
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck
“Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover
“The Grid: The Fraying Wires between Americans and Our Energy Future” by Gretchen Bakke Ph.D