Which item best describes a non-energy action with quantifiable results included in FIM?

• A. IEQ improvements
• B. Only energy savings
• C. No measurable benefits
• D. Only cost savings

Answer: (A)

Non-energy actions in FIM are improvements that affect factors like the indoor environment and occupant well-being, rather than just reducing energy use. IEQ improvements fit this idea because they target comfort and health aspects—ventilation, air quality, thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics—and the results can be measured with metrics such as CO2 levels, particulate matter, comfort surveys, occupant satisfaction, or related performance indicators. So, even though they don’t directly chase energy savings, they yield quantifiable benefits that can be tracked and reported within FIM. The other options skew toward energy focus, lack measurable benefits, or emphasize only cost or energy aspects, which misses the non-energy, quantifiable improvement described.