--- title: Utility Tracking and Benchmarking Blog | WegoBlog | Dan Teague description: WegoWise is site that allows you to track and compare your energy use in order to move towards efficiency. This blog is devoted to related topics such as tips for responsible energy use, cutting costs, and local laws that may effect you. --- [![Wegowise](https://sites.wegowise.com/hubfs/www.wegowise.com/Image/Header_logo.svg "Wegowise")](https://www.wegowise.com/) [Try WegoWise](https://www.wegowise.com/signup) [signup](https://www.wegowise.com/signup) # Utility Tracking and Benchmarking Blog | WegoBlog ## Dan Teague ### Recent Posts ## [Wego welcomes Ed the Panda to the energy saving team!](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/133851/Wego-welcomes-Ed-the-Panda-to-the-energy-saving-team) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16289955-jpg/1_images/ed.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/133851/Wego-welcomes-Ed-the-Panda-to-the-energy-saving-team) Our new WegoWise product video is ready for the world to see. Watch as Ed the Panda learns how to turn his inefficient buildings into money and energy savings with WegoWise!  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/133851/Wego-welcomes-Ed-the-Panda-to-the-energy-saving-team) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/133851/Wego-welcomes-Ed-the-Panda-to-the-energy-saving-team#comments-listing) ## [World GHG Emissions Flow Chart](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116060/World-GHG-Emissions-Flow-Chart) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16289813-jpg/1_images/ecoclimaxseptember2010_4f207d064ba70-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116060/World-GHG-Emissions-Flow-Chart) Here's a cool infographic from the [World Resources Institute](http://www.wri.org/) we ran across this week and wanted to share. Not to toot our own horn, but the CO2 from Residential Buildings (Tan color, fourth row down in the "End Use/Activity column) is what we help reduce everyday here at WegoWise.  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116060/World-GHG-Emissions-Flow-Chart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/116060/World-GHG-Emissions-Flow-Chart#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [Utility Analysis 101: Three Easy Steps to Get Started](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/111975/Utility-Analysis-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16273590-jpg/1_images/building_upgrade-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/111975/Utility-Analysis-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) A few weeks ago I wrote a [blog post](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108068/Utility-Tracking-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) intended to help get people started tracking their utility data. To recap the three easy steps were: [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/111975/Utility-Analysis-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/111975/Utility-Analysis-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science), [Water Conservation](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/water-conservation) ## [Building Shell : Air & Vapor Barriers Explained](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108953/Building-Shell-Air-Vapor-Barriers-Explained) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Tue, Dec 06, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16268421-gif/1_images/airbarrier-vaporbarrier-resized-600.gif) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108953/Building-Shell-Air-Vapor-Barriers-Explained) Our friends at [buildingwell.org](http://www.buildingwell.org) were kind enough to share some of their building science expertise on air and vapor barriers.  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108953/Building-Shell-Air-Vapor-Barriers-Explained) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108953/Building-Shell-Air-Vapor-Barriers-Explained#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [Utility Tracking 101: Three Easy Steps to Get Started](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108068/Utility-Tracking-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16295329-png/1_images/florida_bill.png) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108068/Utility-Tracking-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) If you recently installed a new [boiler](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/72916/will-your-boiler-replacement-pay-for-itself) in your home and want to figure out how much energy and money you're saving, or if you want to see if that [cool new thermostat](http://www.nest.com) is helping lower your heating bill, tracking utility data is the first step. After all, you can't manage what you can't measure. Unfortunately, tracking utility data is not as straightforward as it seems and can be a frustrating experience. This post is meant to guide you through your first utility tracking experience and give you the tips needed to avoid common tracking pitfalls.  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108068/Utility-Tracking-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/108068/Utility-Tracking-101-Three-Easy-Steps-to-Get-Started#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [Elevator Energy Use: Hydraulic Elevators vs. Traction Elevators](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/99066/Elevator-Energy-Use-Hydraulic-Elevators-vs-Traction-Elevators) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16358058-jpg/1_images/traction-elevator-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/99066/Elevator-Energy-Use-Hydraulic-Elevators-vs-Traction-Elevators) Our friends at [buildingwell.org](http://www.buildingwell.org) were kind enough to share some of their extensive knowledge with us, so today we're hoping to provide you with some helpful information on elevator options. [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/99066/Elevator-Energy-Use-Hydraulic-Elevators-vs-Traction-Elevators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/99066/Elevator-Energy-Use-Hydraulic-Elevators-vs-Traction-Elevators#comments-listing) Tags: [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency), [Building science](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/building-science) ## [Do Utility Companies Own Your Electric Data? ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/84924/Do-Utility-Companies-Own-Your-Electric-Data) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16310608-jpg/1_images/kilowatts-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/84924/Do-Utility-Companies-Own-Your-Electric-Data) [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/84924/Do-Utility-Companies-Own-Your-Electric-Data) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/84924/Do-Utility-Companies-Own-Your-Electric-Data#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency) ## [WegoWise's Top 5 Links For an Energy Conscious Friday](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/88812/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16286596-jpg/1_images/disapproving-dog_2-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/88812/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday) Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by [Dan](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/?Author=Dan+Teague), [Nate](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/?Author=Nate+Brevard) and [Lily](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/?Author=Lily+Perkins-High). [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/88812/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/88812/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency) ## [WegoWise's Top 5 Links For an Energy Conscious Friday](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/81420/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16310394-jpg/1_images/jen7x-resized-600.jpg) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/81420/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday)   [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/81420/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/81420/WegoWise-s-Top-5-Links-For-an-Energy-Conscious-Friday#comments-listing) Tags: [save energy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/save-energy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency) ## [San Francisco Energy Efficiency Ordinance](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/73585/San-Francisco-Energy-Efficiency-Ordinance) Posted by [Dan Teague](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague) on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://sites.wegowise.com/hs-fs/file-16341053-gif/1_images/screen01_jun._28_14.42.gif) ](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/73585/San-Francisco-Energy-Efficiency-Ordinance) Earlier this month we wrote blog posts about benchmarking ordinances in [NYC](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/65242/Three-Insider-Tips-to-Help-Comply-With-NYC-s-Local-Law-84) and [Seattle](http://blog.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/71128/Seattle-s-Energy-Efficiency-Disclosure-Ordinance). In February, San Francisco joined the [ever growing](http://www.buildingrating.org/sites/default/files/documents/US_Rating_Map.pdf) list of cities enacting benchmarking laws with the Existing Commercial Building Energy Performance Ordinance. The city hopes the ordinance will encourage commercial buildings to invest in energy conservation measures and reduce the city's overall carbon footprint. As detailed in the chart below, a small reduction in GHG emissions in the commercial sector could go a long way toward helping the city achieve its emission reduction goals.  [Read More](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/73585/San-Francisco-Energy-Efficiency-Ordinance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/bid/73585/San-Francisco-Energy-Efficiency-Ordinance#comments-listing) Tags: [News and Policy](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/news-and-policy), [Energy efficiency](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/topic/energy-efficiency) [All Posts](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/all) [Next Page](https://sites.wegowise.com/blog2/author/dan-teague/page/2) [![New Call to action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/107469/37986de4-f7a0-4b24-a3de-0f3f2f4a96d1.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/107469/37986de4-f7a0-4b24-a3de-0f3f2f4a96d1) [![Receive our quarterly newsletter](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/107469/7978ced2-deff-479a-b4b3-f8710e567987.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/107469/7978ced2-deff-479a-b4b3-f8710e567987) ### Subscribe by Email ### Browse by Tag - 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