Make Energy a Managed Asset
Strategic Energy Management with Michaels Energy
Energy isn’t just a line item — it’s a controllable, strategic opportunity. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) empowers organizations to embed energy performance into everyday operations, delivering persistent savings, greater visibility, and a culture of efficiency.
At Michaels Energy, we guide energy teams through proven SEM frameworks to create lasting impact — beyond capital projects.
What Is Strategic Energy Management?
SEM is a structured, organization-wide approach to managing energy use like any other core business process. It combines technical training, operational improvements, team engagement, and data tracking to help facilities continuously reduce energy waste over time.
Energy Opportunity Identification
Staff Training & Energy Team Coaching
Energy Monitoring & Performance Tracking
Measure results, benchmark sites, and visualize trends using your data systems or ours.
Goal-Setting & Action Planning
Utility Program Integration & Incentive Support
What We Deliver
10–20% energy savings
A trained, empowered internal energy team
Ongoing energy performance tracking and reporting
Integration with utility incentives and strategic plans
Culture change that drives long-term impact
Who Is SEM For?
- Large Commercial & Industrial Facilities
- Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
- Colleges & Universities
- Cold Storage & Logistics Centers
- Government Buildings & Public Agencies
- Utility-Sponsored Customer Engagement Programs
Why SEM with Michaels Energy?
Experienced facilitators and technical engineers, working side by side with your team
Results-focused approach backed by measurement and coaching
Real-world insight into operations, not just policy
Proven success delivering SEM for utilities and large portfolio clients alike
Success Spotlight: Grain Millers
Grain Millers, a leader in whole grain manufacturing, sought help jumpstarting sustainability at their St. Ansgar, Iowa facility. Partnering with Alliant Energy and Michaels Energy, they launched a SEM initiative to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs.
Our Approach
- Established energy-efficient habits and maintenance procedures
- Developed a custom monitoring dashboard for utility usage and savings tips
- Created employee reporting systems to capture energy-saving ideas
- Integrated efficiency into work order processes and KPIs
Results
- 6.34% baseline energy savings in 9 months
- Real-time visibility into energy usage
- Sustainable framework for ongoing efficiency improvements
“Michaels Energy was the catalyst we needed… their help was a good combination of team guidance and technical expertise that kept us moving forward.” — Kelly Carlson, Grain Millers
Drive Continuous Energy Improvement — Starting Now
Strategic Energy Management helps your organization achieve deep savings, foster accountability, and become a leader in energy performance.
