CMMS: Tracking Sustainability Part 1: CMMS: Use Software to
Manage Energy Use CMMS: Use Software to Manage Energy Use By
Kris Bagadia - April 2011 - Software These days, the phrase
going green has become the calling card for many institutional
and commercial facilities seeking to improve the environmental
responsibility of their operations. But the move toward green
operations has become more than just a passing fad. Going green
also is a key component in effective maintenance and engineering
management. One critical factor on the path to sustainability is
maximizing the many benefits of a computerized maintenance
management system (CMMS). When fully utilized, a CMMS can help
guide departments toward the path to greater energy efficiency
and sustainability. In many maintenance and engineering
departments, energy is the highest single expenditure after
personnel costs. As with employees, it is critical for
maintenance and engineering managers to track and manage energy
use effectively to remain efficient and o