Energy conservation and carbon reduction recommendations identified in assessments are typically identified as no-/low-cost, medium-cost or capital projects. They can also be prioritized by urgency, financial metrics, complexity, environmental impact or other relevant criteria.

Low hanging fruit are generally considered operational efficiency improvements or small upgrades that are simple to implement and easily budgeted but often have lower energy reduction potential than capital measures.

Larger, more complex projects require planning and budgeting, are generally medium- or long-term projects and will significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Major capital projects are likely required in order to achieve net-zero carbon.

No-/low-cost measures to improve operational efficiency are important to implement short-term to reduce as much energy and carbon as possible before larger projects are budgeted and scheduled.