Fighting the Status Quo: Simple, Smart Energy Wins That Deliver Real Results

Energy conservation doesn’t always require major capital projects or cutting-edge technology. In fact, many of the biggest operational savings come from small, strategic adjustments to how buildings are run every day. This session cuts through the noise to focus on low-cost and no-cost measures that engineers and property management teams can implement today to make a measurable impact. Through real-world case studies from diverse buildings, panelists will share how practical adjustments, such as reducing duct static pressure, heating hot water reset strategies, and optimizing building schedules, have driven measurable efficiency gains.
Attendees will leave with a toolkit of ready-to-implement ideas, along with straightforward formulas and examples that enable them to calculate savings and clearly explain the “why” behind energy decisions to owners and stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and prioritize low-cost and no-cost energy conservation opportunities that deliver measurable savings and improved system performance without major capital investment.
• Apply simple calculation methods and case study insights to quantify energy savings and effectively communicate the financial and operational benefits of conservation strategies to building owners and decision-makers.