The obstacles faced by building energy managers are constantly evolving. This is primarily because energy management challenges are always changing, meaning that managers need to keep ahead of the latest trends in order to ensure a building is running as efficiently as possible. Not only this, but the difficulty of implementing these changes can be seen as another obstacle in itself; especially if you’re working with a tight budget. It can be difficult to justify the costs of new technology to an Executive Board, even if it’s likely to save the company time and money in the long term.

The increased reliance on automation is another key concern for many energy managers. By passing off processes that were once handled manually, how do you avoid the risk of having an energy solution that is essentially a black box? It’s important for energy managers to maintain full visibility, and they risk sacrificing it when they decide to work with a new energy management service provider.

Navigating issues such as these can leave energy managers in frustrating positions, and so they need to collaborate with advisors who can guide them effectively.