SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Universal
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Focus Area
Energy and Carbon
Topic
Tracking and Monitoring
Question #
E4.3 – Data Monitoring
Question
How frequently are energy use and carbon emissions trended and monitored?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building: Owner has access to utility data
Answer & Scoring
- Yes = Points as indicated
Select the most finite:
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- Annually — energy and carbon = 1 point
- Monthly — energy and carbon = 2 points
- Daily — electricity and other fuel sources = 3 points
- In Real-time — electricity and other fuel sources = 4 points
- No = 0 points
- Not applicable – Tenant occupied building: Owner/Landlord does not have access to utility data =0/0
Max of 4 points
Requirements
- Demonstrate that energy use data is regularly tracked and reviewed by the building operations and management team
- Graph or table comparing the most recent year’s energy use or carbon emission patterns with the patterns of prior years, showing daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal trends as available
- Brief narrative outlining building management’s approach to data monitoring. This should explain why trends occurred, including weather, occupancy fluctuations, unexpected leaks, meter faults, conservation projects or corrective actions implemented
Documentation
Provide all of the following:
- Sample set of trend reports or screenshots of data monitoring dashboard demonstrating frequency of tracking
- Narrative outlining building management’s approach to data monitoring
Suggested Lead
In-house, with third-party support
Value
- Monitor energy and carbon data more regularly to be familiar with the building’s energy use and carbon emissions
- Regularly monitor data to more quickly identify potential issues in building systems and respond to operational inefficiencies
Description
Annual energy consumption and carbon emissions can be normalized by floor area for assessment of trends and benchmarking against other properties, using energy use intensity (EUI) and greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI).
Real-time monitoring of energy consumption and demand provides data necessary for assessment and correction of operational issues. Real-time energy management allows for adjustments and identification of potential measures that will optimize building performance.
References
None
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
New in BOMA BEST 4.0