Tracking Since the early 1980’s, all of our buildings’ energy consumption has been tracked on the Hines Utility Monitoring and Management Tool (HUMMT) a detailed report providing a breakdown of energy products used at each Hines-managed building. This report provides a consistent means to compare buildings, regions, weather effects, tenant energy bill backs and other energy-related parameters. Structure The expense reductions obtained utilizing the HUMMT are the result of a structured program. This includes specific actions with targeted goals implemented by the energy managers. Corporate assessors regularly evaluate the results of this program. Innovation Hines Management Services provides innovation in managing energy. Understanding utility rate structures, characteristics of the property or facility, occupancy patterns and utility rebate programs gives energy managers information vital to making wise energy decisions. Efficiently scheduling the operation of equipment, avoiding energy spikes and not running equipment when it is not needed are examples of wise and innovative energy management methods employed by Hines. Technology Hines continually evaluates new energy management technology. Building lighting retrofits, high-efficiency motors, variable-frequency drives and computerized building control systems are examples of technologies that receive frequent scrutiny by our Central Operations and Engineering Services. Before a new technology is implemented, it must show itself to have a reasonable payback, fit the building’s economic condition and enhance the operation of the property. -back to top-