An energy management system (EMS) is a computer that controls the operation of all major building systems, in order to run the building efficiently and effectively. An EMS can reduce a buildingĖs overall energy use by about 10 percent. Today, nearly one-third of all U.S. buildings larger than 100,000-square feet have an EMS. Unfortunately, many of these systems are not saving as much energy as they could be saving. In one study, 5 out of 11 energy management systems were found to be "underachievers."

This seminar is designed to provide building owners, operators, and designers up-to-date information on design, performance, and specification of EMS. Topics covered include:

Steps that building owners and designers can take to ensure that an EMS produces maximum benefits:

• Advanced control strategies that make good use of EMS computer power.
• How to obtain a complete and accurate specification of the EMS.
• EMS system commissioning.
• Case studies
• Designer and owner incentives available from Savings By Design