Most facilities don’t have an energy problem.
They have an operations problem that shows up as energy cost.
Systems drift.
Setpoints get adjusted.
Schedules stop matching reality.
And over time, you end up paying for it—every single day.
The frustrating part?
A lot of this has nothing to do with replacing equipment.
The Missed Opportunity
Programs like PSEG’s Retro-Commissioning (RCx) exist for a reason:
To help facilities uncover and fix inefficiencies in existing systems.
Not by ripping things out.
By making what you already have actually run the way it should.
And in many cases, there are incentives available to offset the cost.
Yet most facilities:
- Don’t realize they qualify
- Don’t know where to start
- Or don’t have time to chase it down
So nothing happens.
Where Things Break Down
RCx sounds simple on paper.
In reality, it touches everything:
- Building automation
- Controls
- Data visibility
- Operational workflows
If those aren’t aligned, you get:
- Recommendations that never get implemented
- Savings that don’t hold
- Or projects that stall out completely
So We Put Together Something Practical
Instead of another high-level overview, we built a straightforward guide to help you:
- Understand where RCx fits in your facility
- Identify the types of improvements that typically qualify
- See where incentives come into play
- Get a clear sense of what the process actually looks like
No fluff. Just what you need to know to decide if it’s worth pursuing.
If Nothing Else, Start Here
If your facility has:
- Older control strategies
- Systems running 24/7 “just in case”
- Limited visibility into energy performance
There’s a good chance you’re leaving savings on the table.
The guide will help you figure out how much—and what to do about it.