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Operations & Maintenance Best Practices: A Guide to Achieving Operational Efficiency
This Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Best Practices Guide was developed under the direction
of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). The mission
of FEMP is to reduce the cost and environmental impact of the federal government by advancing
energy efficiency and water conservation, promoting the use of distributed and renewable energy, and
improving utility management decisions at federal sites. Each of these activities is directly related to
achieving requirements set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the goals that have been established
in Executive Order 13123 (June 1999), but also those that are inherent in sound management
of federal financial and personnel resources.
Release 2.0 of this guide highlights O&M programs targeting energy efficiency that are estimated
to save 5% to 20% on energy bills without a significant capital investment. Depending on the federal
site, these savings can represent thousands to hundreds-of-thousands dollars each year, and many can be
achieved with minimal cash outlays. In addition to energy/resource savings, a well-run O&M program
will:
• Increase the safety of all staff, as properly maintained equipment is safer equipment.
• Ensure the comfort, health and safety of building occupants through properly functioning
equipment providing a healthy indoor environment.
• Confirm the design life expectancy of equipment is achieved.
• Facilitate the compliance with federal legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water
Act.
The focus of this guide is to provide the Federal O&M/Energy manager and practitioner with
information and actions aimed at achieving these savings and benefits.
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