Energy Management

As hands-on technical professionals, we guide educational institutions to optimize existing operations and we work to secure supply-side savings. ARAMARK attracts the brightest minds in energy management to work as a team to generate average consumption reductions of between 10% and 20%. With experience in troubleshooting and maintaining and optimizing energy-consuming systems (such as HVAC, heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems), we are flexible and knowledgeable enough to address new challenges that our clients face.

Mission-Driven Energy Management for Higher Education

Our energy managers understand what drives our higher education clients as they increasingly take a more strategic look at their energy management programs. Whether immediate savings, infrastructure needs, a desire to be a market leader, or other initiatives figure most prominently in their mission-driven goals, ARAMARK develops customized programs to achieve desired results. We work with multiple departments to identify opportunities for savings and increased efficiency, while improving overall building operations.

K-12 Comprehensive Energy Program

ARAMARK works with people throughout the school district to design energy management programs that will keep more dollars in the classroom. Our energy managers and regional support teams operate as if they are part of the school district, offering practical recommendations and identifying immediate savings available through optimizing existing equipment. By designing education and training programs, we help build greater district-wide support for investing in high return energy conservation projects.

What We Do:

Our team of technical professionals includes Professional Engineers (P.E.), Certified Energy Managers (C.E.M.), LEED® Accredited Professionals (LEED A.P.) and other experts in building systems and operation.

Evaluate Data

• Determine client cost and consumption profiles and benchmark to peer institutions
• Review utility bills and rate structures to verify accurate billing
• Calculate carbon footprints in support of environmental and climate change goals

Support Procurement Efforts

• Design procurement strategies that result in least cost energy and predictable expense patterns
• Identify alternative or renewable energy sources that protect the environment

Reduce Waste

• Reduce waste in existing systems by focusing on operating practice modification
• Identify projects with high return on investment and favorable financing
• Reduce energy demands by understanding actual building and user needs

Maintain Ongoing Efficiency

• Promote long-term success by training staff to maintain energy savings
• Establish energy efficient equipment and operating procedures that protect gains in energy management
• Realize savings in new and renovated buildings by applying high-efficiency operating guidelines
• Maintain success by involving the entire building and campus community in energy conservation efforts

Value We Provide:

Savings and Efficiencies

• Reduce energy consumption and costs through a self-funded program with immediate and ongoing cash flow
• Avoid capital expenditures for unnecessary equipment
• Develop a staff capable of identifying and reducing waste and improving system reliability

Reduced Environmental Footprint

• Improve carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Engage entire community in energy conservation practices