SEM 101
Collection Prepared by Northwest Utilities
Whether you’re onboarding new staff or launching a new program, this new collection of tools and training resources will help team members quickly grasp the basics of SEM.
SEM 101 introduces SEM with curated resources covering the following foundational topics:
- The history of SEM
- An introduction to SEM principles and framework
- Free resources including on-demand training and the EMA tool
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SEM 101 Kick-Start Guide
Post Date: 09 August, 2022
Exclusively developed for the SEMHub community, this new tool offers participants a user-friendly visual guide to their SEM journey. Tailored to first-year participants, this guide focuses on key...
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Managing Energy Strategically with ENERGY STAR: Benefits of an Energy Program
Post Date: 15 November, 2017
This 7 minute video outlines the benefits of establishing an energy program and features energy directors from General Motors, CalPortland, Eastman Chemical, Colgate-Palmolive, and Hanesbrands....
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ENERGY STAR® Guidelines for Energy Management
Post Date: 23 October, 2018
The US EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Guidelines for Energy Management provide a proven strategy for creating an energy management program focused on continuous improvement of energy performance. This...
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The Northwest Roots of Strategic Energy Management
Post Date: 20 October, 2022
The Northwest has been at the forefront of strategic energy management for more than 15 years. Through collaboration and active practice, utilities and other energy efficiency program...
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The Energy Management Assessment (EMA) Tool
Post Date: 26 June, 2018
The Energy Management Assessment (EMA) Tool provides a strategic and confidential analysis of an organization’s current energy management business practices. Working with your customers, you can...
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How to Use Online SEM Training
Post Date: 05 October, 2022
Tailored to those new to SEM and/or new to SEMHub's training curriculum, this video introduces SEM and its many benefits, discusses the key components of an SEM program, and provides an overview...
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How to Form an Energy Team
Post Date: 08 December, 2016
Understand the benefits of forming an energy team, including diversified knowledge and building enthusiasm. This course will help energy managers learn who should be on the team, their roles, common... -
EM&V Best Practices & Recommendations for Industrial SEM Programs
Post Date: 29 April, 2021
Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a relatively new energy efficiency strategy that has demonstrated the ability to capture comprehensive savings from large industrial and commercial facilities....
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