Framework with complex internal processes and controls
(MUSH) sector clients usually have complex energy needs and financial constraints stemming from budgetary challenges and thin revenue margins. Furthermore, all decisions regarding energy initiatives and investments must be undertaken within a framework with complex internal processes and controls owing to the highly sensitive public service driven missions of organizations in this sector. This can often lead to inertia and lost opportunities.
Working with an energy advisor is a great way for these organizations to ensure that their needs are being met, while staying under budget and with transparency for their constituents.
Best Practices
The prominent ways that MUSH sectors can achieve their objectives are:
- Having a holistic view of energy spend through systematic planning of initiatives and deploying them through established frameworks.
- Implementing a robust energy procurement strategy that manages risk actively to minimize spend and maximizes budget control.
- Executing on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency roadmaps programmatically rather than piecemealing projects ad hoc or attempting to shoehorn decision making into established bureaucratic processes.
- Having a systematic process for energy data acquisition, consolidation, processing and reporting for transparency amongst stakeholders.
