This video explores how retro and ongoing commissioning can help reduce energy consumption to make data centers more sustainable.
Learning objectives
- Identify energy conservation measures in a data center.
- Identify pain points in the operations and maintenance of a data center.
- Understand the big picture regarding sustainability and decarbonization.
- Understand power usage effectiveness and ways to improve it.
On the surface, the phrase โsustainable data centerโ appears to be an oxymoron. Data centers are known to be massive energy consumers. In fact, data centers are estimated to account for 10% of all energy consumption in the United States by 2026. We will discuss the role of retro commissioning and ongoing commissioning in a data center to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable operations.
Presenter:
Sean Butler, CxA, Senior Associate, BranchPattern, Pittsburgh
Sean Butler is a Senior Associate and Project Executive at BranchPattern, with over a decade of experience as a controls contractor before transitioning into commissioning. He has led projects for data centers, higher education, civic, and government facilities, specializing in mission-critical controls and sustainable, high-performance building operations.
Many topics related to commissioning, AI advancements, building technology and energy management were discussed at CxEnergy 2026, a conference and expo held April 21โ24, 2026, in Chicago. Learn more at www.CxEnergy.com.
