What is SEM?
SEM is a holistic approach to optimizing energy use, reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. By integrating energy efficiency into your core business operations, SEM prioritizes continuous improvement and sustainable growth. We introduce comprehensive energy assessments, employee engagement, process refinement and data-driven monitoring to uncover opportunities that can significantly reduce energy consumption and associated expenses.
Maximize your energy efficiency savings
Our approach changes the way energy is used within your facility, resulting in measurable savings and establishing a culture of energy awareness.
Successful energy efficiency initiatives require behavioral changes across the organization. We hold SEM workshops, help your team to identify behavioral energy-saving actions, and engage staff and leadership in savings efforts.
We provide comprehensive training for your team members on energy-efficient equipment and reduction strategies, equipping your workforce with the knowledge needed to effectively lower energy consumption. By understanding the specific energy needs of your facility, we empower your team to make informed decisions about energy use.
SEM integrates behavioral, operational, maintenance and process enhancements that lead to substantial cost savings and a reduced environmental impact. We help you understand your energy needs, identify advancement opportunities, guide you through implementing changes, and monitor these changes over time.
Energy is often one of an organization’s largest operating expenses, affecting everything from comfort levels to the bottom line. We offer energy efficiency strategies and technical expertise to promote awareness throughout the organization and optimize the management of energy and operational resources. Our strategic improvements are proven to deliver persistent savings now and well into the future.
The benefits of SEM
Participating in our SEM program offers numerous benefits:
- Cost savings: Achieve significant reductions in electricity and natural gas bills through improved efficiency.
- Sustainability: Contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing your carbon footprint.
- Operational efficiency: Streamline processes, improve operations and reduce waste.
- Expert guidance: Set your organization up to save energy by providing your facility with dedicated experts to guide you every step of the way.
Proven experience
Our SEM program delivers tangible results:
- Participants typically achieve energy savings of 5% in the first program year.
- We have worked with nearly 6,000 commercial and industrial facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
- More than 1.6 billion kWh
- More than 90 million therms
- More than 1.7 million tons of GHG savings (tons CO2)
Breadth of SEM experience
We’ve worked all sizes of companies — from oil and gas to small retail facilities—across sectors, including:
- Arts & entertainment
- Commercial buildings
- Healthcare
- Higher education
- K-12
- Multifamily
- Municipalities
- Retail
- Chemical
- Construction
- Food & beverage
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Mining & agriculture
- Oil & gas
- Plastic & non-metallic
- Transportation
- Water & wastewater
- Wood & paper
Our SEM process
We take a customized, straightforward and effective approach designed to deliver results:
- Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your current energy use and management practices.
- Planning: Develop a customized energy management plan tailored to your site’s specific needs and goals.
- Implementation: Provide expert coaching, helping teams identify and implement energy-saving measures and improve operations, maintenance and processes.
- Measurement and monitoring: Continuous monitoring of energy use to ensure improvements are sustained and additional opportunities are identified.
- Evaluation: Regularly evaluate your site’s progress and the impact of SEM, and adjust strategies as needed to maximize benefits.
Start driving savings today
Ready to join our SEM program and begin enhancing energy efficiency? Submit the form below, and our team of SEM experts will contact you to discuss your organization’s needs. We’re here to help.
