The WSU Energy Program promotes and supports energy efficiency at public and government facilities through the Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) program.
Resource conservation management is a coordinated effort to manage the resources and services used, and waste generated, by public facilities to reduce operating costs, increase efficiency, lower carbon pollution, and promote environmentally friendly operations. This involves carefully tracking resources and improving and maintaining operational efficiency while enhancing occupant comfort and overall cost-effectiveness.
We provide technical assistance, targeted information, networking, and a monthly newsletter with events, information, and opportunities to support RCM programs. Most RCM programs achieve up to 10 percent savings on utility bills after the first year, depending on the number of facilities involved and level of management commitment.
RCM strategies have been used in industry and organizations for many years. Learn more: RCM Benefits, RCM Role, and RCM Publications.
This project was supported by Grant No. DE-EE0008296 awarded by US Dept. of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office. Points of view in the documents and webinars are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Dept. of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office. Grant funds are administered by the Washington State Energy Office, Washington State Department of Commerce.