High performance buildings for the state of Tennessee

The Tennessee State Building Energy Management Program (SBEM) provides leadership for a statewide strategic plan to improve the operation, maintenance, energy efficiency and working environment in all state owned facilities while reducing energy costs. The SBEM vision is that all Tennessee State buildings provide a safe, comfortable and productive work environment while operating at optimum energy efficiency. The SBEM mission is to introduce, initiate and implement programs that will improve safety, comfort and energy efficiency at all State of Tennessee buildings. This paper summarizes the vision, priorities, goals and organization that, when successfully implemented, will establish an effective, self-funded program to reduce the growth of energy costs and deferred maintenance in Tennessee state buildings.