O&M Resources
Collection Prepared by Northwest Utilities
One of the most important aspects of SEM is the focus on low- and no-cost opportunities to increase energy efficiency in our building stock by fine-tuning equipment usage. While regular maintenance is not the most headline grabbing of activities, it is fundamental for efficient performance and equipment longevity. As building systems become more sophisticated, there is an ongoing need for facilities’ staff and building operators to expand their knowledge base.
With a variety of up-to-date trainings, case studies and tools, the SEM Hub is here to help. We've assembled a collection of O&M resources, including the newly refreshed O&M training—a self-guided training for facilities’ staff and others ready to dig into the best practices for day-to-day building operations.
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Operational Controls Checklist
Post Date: 19 October, 2018
This Operational Controls Checklist is a resource available within the U.S. Department of Energy’s 50001 Ready Navigator tool. It provides guidance on Significant Energy Use (SEU) operational...
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Energy Treasure Hunt Guide: Simple Steps to Finding Energy Savings
Post Date: 15 November, 2017
An Energy Treasure Hunt is a two- to three-day event that engages employees in identifying low-cost energy savings opportunities from behavioral, operational, and maintenance actions. This 31-page...
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Building Operator Certification Trainings
Post Date: 09 August, 2018
Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is the leading training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. Program graduates make their buildings more comfortable,...
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How to Improve through Operations and Maintenance
Post Date: 30 November, 2020
[2020 Refreshed Course!] This course examines how to improve energy savings through changes in operations and maintenance (O&M) practices. It provides examples of effective commercial and...
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O&M Step-by-Step Savings: Matching HVAC to Occupancy
Post Date: 24 November, 2020
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Matching HVAC usage to your majority occupancy and establishing a...
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O&M Step-by-Step Savings: Implementing a Compressed Air Leak Program
Post Date: 18 November, 2020
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Repairing air leaks and establishing a regular protocol for...
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O&M Step-by-Step Savings: Minimizing Equipment Run Time
Post Date: 24 November, 2020
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Minimizing run-time by shutting off non-essential equipment during...
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O&M Step-by-Step Savings: Maximizing Free Economizer Cooling
Post Date: 19 November, 2020
This course presents practical information and tools for applying this operations and maintenance best practice at your facility. Maximizing the use of free economizer cooling and establishing a...
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Sample Standard Operating Procedure
Post Date: 05 August, 2022
Leverage this sample standard operating procedure to help achieve efficiency, quality and consistency in performance, while reducing miscommunication and compliance issues.
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Calculation Guide: Minimizing Equipment Runtime
Post Date: 12 October, 2021
The steps outlined int his guide will walk you through a process for estimating the potential energy cost savings from shutting off a piece of unused equipment, in this case a motor that can be...
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Leak Tag Template
Post Date: 05 October, 2021
Use these printable compressed air leak tags to help identify and monitor the types and severity of air leakage in your facility.
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Standard Operating Procedure: Maximizing Free Economizer Cooling
Post Date: 08 September, 2021
Operations and maintenance (O&M) best practices can save money on energy and maintenance costs and improve reliability, safety, and return on investment. These best practices focus on...
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Standard Operating Procedure: Matching HVAC to Occupancy
Post Date: 05 October, 2021
Operations and maintenance (O&M) best practices can save money on energy and maintenance costs and improve reliability, safety, and return on investment. These best practices focus on...
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Compressed Air Leak Detection and Repair
Post Date: 07 September, 2021
Operations and maintenance (O&M) best practices can save money on energy and maintenance costs and improve reliability, safety, and return on investment. These best practices focus on...
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Grocery Tune-Up
Post Date: 08 December, 2016
Grocery stores have some of the highest energy costs of any building type, half coming from refrigeration. Tuning up refrigeration can reduce energy bills by 3-10% and trim the store's carbon...
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Enhanced O&M
Post Date: 08 December, 2016
Enhanced O&M goes beyond the basics, by anticipating problems and proactively addressing equipment issues before they affect performance. A well defined and executed O&M plan will improve...
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