Energy Magazine April 2017 | Page 10

companies are trying to attract the best talent , and the best talent wants to work for organizations that truly care . There are no downsides – nobody is going to complain if you use less energy . A kilowatt does not have a union .
“ It ’ s fascinating , seeing what it takes to get an organization to move from being set in its ways to doing something different , and how to make that happen . Some brands are more flexible and adaptable than others , but the potential challenges force you to think differently . Those who think differently are the ones who empower their employees .”
The Department of Energy offers a great deal of support to those companies willing to join in with the
Better Buildings Challenge . There is a technical hub available to aid those unsure of which technologies they should invest in , financial advice for those who may be seeking to enable their CFO to think differently , and a service to help track energy usage in order to manage it effectively . The other element to this support is connecting partners with one another , removing the element of competition by opening avenues
10 April 2017