Reliable Technology
Energy efficient technologies have become extremely reliable: products are well accepted with many options available in the marketplace.

Focus on More than Just Cost Savings
Corporations are interested in more than strictly the financial benefits of energy upgrades including environmental benefits, improved comfort and working conditions, and reduced maintenance costs.

Risk Reduction
There is a trend for companies and governments to reduce their risk of capital investments in energy efficiency. Capital constraints and tight budgets have led to increased use of 3rd party financing.

More Regulations
There are more government regulations today that require the use of energy efficient products such as the North American lamp regulation, the National Energy Code, and minimum efficiency standards for appliances.

Financial Incentives
Governments are offering financial incentives to help impact purchasing behaviours of consumers to encourage conservation.

Increased Public Awareness
There is increased public awareness on energy-related issues and energy management: locally through Power Smart and globally through the Earth and Global Warming Summits concerns from greenhouse gas emissions.

Greater concern regarding the "Indoor Environment"
The relationship between energy use and the indoor environment is a balance that building managers must continuously monitor and is an integral part of energy management projects.

Better Access to Information
Seminars, courses, suppliers, utilities, consultants and the Internet all provide copious amount of information on energy management.

An Emphasis on Operations and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance are being emphasized in a greater number of energy management projects.

More Case Studies
As more buildings convert to new technologies, there are more examples for others to learn from and improve upon.