Management practice to achieve energy-efficient performance of green buildings in New Zealand

The number of green buildings in New Zealand is increasing. One of the main drivers for this increase is the intention to reduce energy consumption. Locally relevant planning and management tools for "green buildings" at operational level are required. Constructing green buildings does not ensure energy-efficient performance. Facilities' management plays an important role in achieving energy-efficient performance. Energy-management strategies have been identified from the literature and tested against current practice. These strategies are tested using case studies to examine the extent to which facilities' management implement energy-efficient measures. Results show green technologies that were inefficient during the operational phase and found that measures to engage occupants in energy conservation goal vary in effectiveness.