Sustainable Operations

Saving Energy, Time and Money in Organizations

Sustainable Operations Group

We conduct research where energy management meets the behavioral dynamics of organizations. Our objective is driving better energy performance. We focus on large public and private energy customers and purchasers of energy-using goods and services. We harness expertise in technology deployment, operations and organizational behavior to foster cultural change and market evolution toward a sustainable, productive future.

Buying Efficiency and Low Carbon Generation

We offer analysis, training and technical assistance on the adoption of energy efficient products and renewable energy systems in pursuit of greater sustainability.

Steering Large Organizations Toward Sustainability

We help organizations achieve their energy and sustainability goals by bringing behavioral science, policy analysis and technology to bear.

Enabling Large Energy-Saving Projects

Energy savings performance contracts are a critical financing vehicle for energy improvements. We analyze and project the utility rates that underpin ESPCs and devise ways to very the energy saved.

Making High Energy-Intensity Industry More Sustainable

We offer tools, technologies and analyses to enhance energy performance in data centers.

Training and Presentations

We offer education, outreach and training across our focus areas. Look here for the latest calendar of upcoming webinars and training sessions, as well as recent presentations.