AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability needs to know Relationship between energy manager and sustainability officer is vital Synergy is key Frequent communication – Share list serve info – Conference/development opportunities – Weekly meetings Vary topics: focus on programs, policies, strategies as well as philosophies

AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability needs to know As a coordinator, focus on how you can help move the agenda forward and support the energy manager’s efforts – Help in communicating message – Help in educating campus community – Identify key players and help gain their support – Engage campus organizations to get buy in

AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability needs to know Collaborate on projects – Identify mutually beneficial projects – Engage the students to work on projects with the energy manager – Share in the ownership

AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability needs to know Have a seat at key meetings – Be there to support the energy manager at presentations – Become part of the decision making process – Help facilitate learning opportunities for staff

AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability needs to know The energy manager should determine the strategy of the institution energy needs – Coordinate with the manager to create a shared vision but ultimately the strategies need to be the energy managers to make

AASHE conference November 2008 Energy markets 101: everything a sustainability officer needs to know Energy management 3 prong approach and the officer’s role – Energy conservation policy and behavioral change; high involvement in coordinating and implementing programs – Energy conservation projects: assist in buy in if necessary, help gain support from senior staff and seek out funding opportunities – Renewable Energy Technology and Cogeneration; assist in research and generating support