This June 2021 report  by RMI recommends actionable steps for GSA building managers to implement low- and no-cost measures that result in utility cost savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The best candidates for grid-interactivity adjustments are buildings that are subject to time-of use utility pricing, are all-electric or have future electrification planned, or have existing energy storage and renewable energy capabilities, the authors note. Upcoming renovations or equipment replacement projects present ideal opportunities to add GEB measures. Moreover, building managers should consider “GEB-ready” measures, such as requiring smart controls on lighting, HVAC equipment, and other electric fixtures and equipment and integrating all new equipment into a central EMIS.
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