Guide to Energy Management

A manager's guide to the most important areas of energy cost cutting. Written by three respected energy professionals in the industry, "Guide to Energy Management" examines the fundamental objectives of the energy management process and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. Many new ideas and technologies are needed in the federal sector to meet the goal of the executive orders signed by President Clinton to reduce energy use by 30 per cent by the year 2005, and 35 per cent by 2010. The authors have included insights which address meeting these specific goals, as well as tools for building the skills needed to succeed in the fast changing energy management field. This third edition offers an additional chapter written by co-author William Kennedy on tying maintenance into the energy management programme.
Other key topics include energy auditing, rate structures, economic evaluation techniques, lighting efficiency improvement, HVAC optimization, combustion and use of industrial wastes, steam generation and distribution system performance, control systems and computers, process energy management, insulation, renewable energy and industrial water management.
 
A manager's guide to the most important areas of energy cost cutting. Written by three respected energy professionals in the industry, "Guide to Energy Management" examines the fundamental objectives of the energy management process and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. Many new ideas and technologies are needed in the federal sector to meet the goal of the executive orders signed by President Clinton to reduce energy use by 30 per cent by the year 2005, and 35 per cent by 2010. The authors have included insights which address meeting these specific goals, as well as tools for building the skills needed to succeed in the fast changing energy management field. This third edition offers an additional chapter written by co-author William Kennedy on tying maintenance into the energy management programme.
Other key topics include energy auditing, rate structures, economic evaluation techniques, lighting efficiency improvement, HVAC optimization, combustion and use of industrial wastes, steam generation and distribution system performance, control systems and computers, process energy management, insulation, renewable energy and industrial water management.