J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville
Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools
KEEPS EnergyManagement Toolkit
Step 1Make the Commitment
Toolkit 1CDevelop a Communications PlanFacilitator Orientation
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7-Step Energy Management Process
1. Make the Commitment
2. Assess Performance and Opportunities
3. Set Performance Goals
4. Create an Action Plan
5. Implement the Action Plan
6. Evaluate Progress
7. Recognize Achievements
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KEEPSEnergyManagementToolkit
Toolkit 1CDevelop a Communications PlanFacilitator Orientation
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Communications Plan Overview
Importance
Components
Get the Message Out
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Communications Plan Useful Terms
Energy Management Program – system for effectively optimizing energy use to minimize costs and improve performance
Stakeholder – person, group, organization or system that affects or can be affected by an organization’s actions
Message – communication transmitted by words, signals or other means from one person, station or group to another
Timeline – schedule of activities or events
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Communications Plan Prep and Instructions
Audience• Energy Team, District Energy Manager,
Other District Stakeholders
Set-up• Review supplemental materials
Time• Prep: 30 to 60 minutes• Presentation & Exercise: 60 to 90 minutes
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Communications PlanToolkit Materials
• Energy Team Communications Plan Worksheet
• Communications Plan: Activities Sheet• Brainwriting Worksheets (Message and
Activities)• Sample Fact Sheet• Pen or pencil for each participant• Handouts of presentation (optional)
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Communications PlanToolkit Materials (cont.)
• Facilitator Instructions for Brainstorming• Facilitator Instructions for Brainwriting• Whiteboard or easel pad and markers• Post-it notepads• Computer and projector for presentation
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Resources
Available for download from the KEEPS Toolkit Library• www.kppc.org/KEEPS
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