When a new building is ready for occupancy, the operation and
maintenance of the building will impact energy use and occupant
comfort. As much care should be paid to the operation of the building
as was paid to the building
planning, design,
and building component
choices.
For existing buildings, effective operation and maintenance procedures
provide opportunities for energy savings. Building components can
be replaced with energy-efficient models. Facilities staff can be
trained to cut energy use. And performance needs to be measured.
The following topics are addressed in this section:
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