Operations managers “own” both the energy-using equipment and the people and systems that can control a large part of energy use. In a perfect world, the operations staff provides enthusiastic support and interweaves energy awareness into processes and procedures. Operations managers have approval authority for operating changes and oversight of the operating technicians. Technicians often have excellent energy-saving ideas, and their vigilance maintains energy improvements. Managers’ interest ensures the technicians remain interested, and profitability from improved energy performance accrues visibly to their site’s economics. It is important to have the operations staff’s active buy-in, and in order to achieve that, they must have a say in how the energy program is implemented in their area. This does not mean allowing a handcrafted “I will do this, but not that” approach; rather, it is a collaboration on “how can we best achieve these corporate objectives in your area.” Work together, and share your vision and agreement with the entire operations staff.