State of Utah Improves Energy Efficiency with AssetWorks Technology
WAYNE, Pa.--AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software and automated fuel management systems, announced that FleetFocus™ has been instrumental in helping the State of Utah Fleet Division on its path towards meeting the state’s goal of improving overall energy efficiency by 20% by the year 2015.
“This significant change in fleet management relies on data. You must have data and the ability to make decisions as large as this. We have not adversely changed our repair and maintenance costs, we have saved the taxpayer large amounts of money”
In efforts to meet the state’s aggressive energy goals, the Division of Fleet Operations turned to FleetFocus for the data needed to guide the policies and actionable items. The state set forth several key areas for energy improvement:
- Driver Behavior Improvement
- Vehicle Right-Sizing
- Fleet Right-Sizing
- Incorporating New Vehicle and Fuel Technologies
- Using Data to “Stay in the Know�??
- Sharing Information with StakeholdersÂ
“This significant change in fleet management relies on data. You must have data and the ability to make decisions as large as this. We have not adversely changed our repair and maintenance costs, we have saved the taxpayer large amounts of money,�?? commented Scott Bingham, Assistant Fleet Manager, State of Utah Fleet Operations Division.
The Division of Fleet Operations also performed a detailed study of depreciation, maintenance costs, repair costs and warranty coverage that revealed a potential annual savings of $1.8 million through the extension of vehicle life cycles. These changes and initiatives have translated into measurable results, including:
- Total number of miles driven by the fleet decreased by nearly 3.5%
- The total amount of fuel required by the fleet decreased by almost 3%
- CO2 reduction of 3,700 metric tons, equal to 672 vehicles off the road
FleetFocus is a comprehensive maintenance management system that tracks all functions related to the maintenance of vehicle equipment on a single database, including repair and preventive maintenance (PM) work orders; operating expenses including fuel, oil, and licensing; and billing for equipment usage. This immensely powerful system provides real-time data to help fleets of all sizes improve operations increased equipment/asset availability, decreased maintenance and repair (M&R) costs, and increased vehicle utilization. Access to this information has been a critical component of the State of Utah’s success in becoming more energy efficient.
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AssetWorks is an industry-leading provider of technology and consulting solutions for asset and infrastructure-intensive organizations in government, education, utilities, telecommunications, public transportation, and the commercial sector. Our suite of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software solutions and professional consulting services enable organizations to improve maintenance practices, streamline operations, and improve accountability for mission-critical transportation assets. Leveraging the latest technologies, our software and industry expertise help our customers maximize resource utilization, improve service delivery, and achieve substantial and measurable cost savings. Whether you are doing more with fewer resources, or managing more assets with the same amount of resources, AssetWorks provides a complete solution—software, services, and support— to get the job done. Learn more at www.assetworks.com.