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## [How BEMIS Can Help Optimize HVAC Efficiency and Save Money](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/how-bemis-can-help-optimize-hvac-efficiency)

** Thu, Mar 03, 2016 @ 03:26 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [Retrofit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retrofit), [Energy Codes](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-codes), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit), [Energy Use Index](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-use-index), [building automation](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/building-automation), [BEMIS](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/bemis)

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In a recent study, The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ([www.aceee.org](http://www.aceee.org)) found that “Commercial buildings could save up to $60 billion if investments in energy efficiency were ramped up by just 1-4%.”

When I was interviewed a year and a half ago and posted this blog in advance of my talk at NFMT Vegas 2014, there weren’t many companies promoting, or providing, building energy management information systems. Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and Building Automation systems (BAS) were definitely part of the conversation, but there wasn’t much out there at that time about Building Energy Management Information Systems (BEMIS). Today they are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s easy to see why.

![NREL_slide_75_crop.jpg](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/hs-fs/hubfs/images/NREL_slide_75_crop.jpg?width=290&name=NREL_slide_75_crop.jpg "NREL_slide_75_crop.jpg")A quality BEMIS will have a software-based front end that can run reports as well as conduct diagnostic testing and provide a clear picture of the building’s performance – through easy-to-understand visuals.  And today’s BEMIS does more than simply offer reports. It provides feedback, incorporating the tools and reporting capabilities from the BAS as well as fault detection, diagnostic tools and automated system optimization technologies.

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## [Developing a Long-term Capital Funding Plan for Managing Your Existing Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/capital-funding-for-managing-existing-building)

** Thu, Jul 30, 2015 @ 02:02 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [Retrofit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retrofit), [Building Energy Quotient](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/building-energy-quotient), [PACE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/pace), [Energy Savings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-savings), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit), [Retro-commissioning](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retro-commissioning), [Energy Use Index](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-use-index)

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**Follow these three must-do steps for success.**

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## [Top Three Overlooked Energy Efficiency Fixes for HVAC Systems](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/top_three_overlooked_energy_efficiency_fixes_for_hvac_systems)

** Thu, May 28, 2015 @ 12:28 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [Commercial Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/commercial-building), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Energy Savings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-savings), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit)

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“How to Turn Your Existing Building into a High Performance Facility” is one of the most popular talks I give around the country, internationally and in webinars. Why? It works. There are many complicated and expensive fixes you can make to improve the performance of your existing building. And if you’re thinking about them, then you probably should do them. By the way, no self-respecting contractor should make any of those without a proper ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit. (For more on that see [About Energy Audits](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/about-energy-audits).)

There are also many small changes you can make that will make a big difference. We call this “reducing building energy use with proper operations and maintenance (O&M).” Most people think about the typical “low-hanging fruit” like lighting, sensors, making sure systems are turned off when they’re supposed to be, etc. People often overlook these three areas:

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## [ASHRAE bEQ Updates Include “As Designed” Rating for New Buildings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/73808/ASHRAE-bEQ-Updates-Include-As-Designed-Rating-for-New-Buildings)

** Tue, Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:48 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [Codes & Standards](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/codes-standards), [bEQ](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/beq), [Building Energy Quotient](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/building-energy-quotient), [Energy Codes](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-codes), [ASHRAE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/ashrae), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit)

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With more and more cities and states adopting Energy Use Index (EUI) requirements, the popularity of the ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) voluntary building energy labeling program has been growing. While independent of other rating systems, it actually complements those existing green building and energy rating and labeling programs.

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## [The Importance of Optimizing HVAC Efficiency (NFMT)](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/72698/The-Importance-of-Optimizing-HVAC-Efficiency-NFMT)

** Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 03:48 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [Codes & Standards](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/codes-standards), [Building Energy Quotient](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/building-energy-quotient), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit), [Recommissioning](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/recommissioning), [Retro-commissioning](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retro-commissioning)

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[James L. Newman](http://www.nfmt.com/vegas/speakerdetails/James-L-Newman-CEM-LEED-AP--312?showid=78&utm_source=SpeakerQandA1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NFMTVegasAttdProspects-09/26/2014&email=%7bemail%7d) is a noted speaker at the upcoming [National Facilities Management and Technology Show (NFMT)](http://www.nfmt.com/vegas/?utm_source=target&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=speakerqanda1-09/26/2014&email=%7bemail%7d), held on October 7th and October 8th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. NFMT Vegas recently spoke with Newman.

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