ConnexFM2026 Session: Best Practices for Deploying a Modern Energy Management System Across a Portfolio

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This case study, presented by Dollar Tree, explores the implementation of a modern Energy Management System (EMS) across more than 16,000 retail locations. The session will examine how data from HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration systems was integrated into a single, enterprise-wide platform to improve visibility and control. Attendees will gain insight into the six guiding principles that shaped the EMS strategy, along with lessons learned, operational considerations, and practical takeaways for scaling energy management across large, multi-site portfolios.

Josh Witte

Director of Energy, Sustainability, and ESG

Dollar Tree, Inc.

Joshua Witte is a sustainability, facilities, and design/construction professional with over 25 years experience in the retail space. Wide variety of expertise in decarbonization and climate change risk mitigation, energy management, facilities/construction management and consulting, store and fixture design, building operations, customer/vendor relations, real estate asset management and contract negotiation.

Michael McMahon

Vice President

Verantum

Proven executive with a track record of driving revenue growth and customer success at Phoenix Energy Technologies. A decisive leader who communicates effectively across customer bases, all employee levels and disciplines, and business partner relationships. Long term outlook and strategies have driven consistent revenue growth and fostered client loyalty. Phoenix Energy Technologies is now a leader in facility management and sustainability software: • Partnerships with many Fortune 100 corporations. • Managing tens of thousands of properties worldwide. • Over $1 billion of energy spending under management worldwide. • Managing over 100,000 systems in critical areas such as EMS, HVAC, and Lighting.