Holiday Shutdown, Part 2: Proving the Financial Value of Facility Turn-Downs
As the holiday break approaches, campus facilities teams are poised to do more than just turn off the lights—they’re ready to deliver real financial impact. In Part 2 of our Holiday Shutdown series, Tom Diliberti—Sr. Manager of Energy & Sustainability at EnergyCAP—shows how APPA professionals can use strategic holiday shutdowns to demonstrate cost avoidance, support capital planning, and strengthen partnerships with finance.
Whether you’re managing dozens of buildings or just starting to track your energy data, this session will provide you with the tools and talking points to show leadership: “Yes, this made a difference.”
Thomas Diliberti is the Senior Manager of Energy and Utility Solutions at EnergyCAP, bringing over 20 years of expertise in utility tracking, conservation strategy, and data analysis. A Certified Energy Manager and former educator, Tom specializes in translating complex utility and infrastructure data into clear, budget-protecting strategies. His background across education, technology, and facilities operations enables him to help organizations strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and modernize their energy management practices.