This playbook explores how colleges and universities can reduce energy costs while differentiating themselves in the eyes of potential students.Universities are navigating rising financial pressure and acute competition for students. Even as budgets are trimmed, costs for energy are rising, especially for special use and older buildings that make up many campuses. There is no single solution to address both declining enrollment and spiking energy costs. But a campus that is more sustainable and energy efficient is also a more appealing place to learn.This playbook explores how colleges and universities can reduce energy costs while differentiating themselves in the eyes of potential students. Smarter buildings offer a realistic financial path to drive long-term savings. Highlights include:The role of a campus’s diverse buildings and equipment in energy usage and budgets.How to turn visibility into savings through automated monitoring, adjustments, and optimization of HVAC, lighting, electrical, security, and fire systems.A platform for campus-wide building intelligence that connects building systems into a unified view.
