This book was written to give energy-involved professionals the tools they need to take their energy audits to the next level, and use them to accurately predict a building's future energy use and true savings potential. Going beyond the conventional energy audit, which can lead to projections which are frequently off by as much as 20%, this book provides detailed guidelines on how to use the new tool, the investment grade audit (IGA), which enables prediction of savings with much greater accuracy. Building on the traditional audit, the IGA requires the addition of a "risk assessment...
This book was written to give energy-involved professionals the tools they need to take their energy audits to the next level, and use them to accurat...
Shirley J. Hansen C. L. Heine Ed. Heine Ed. Hansen
Designed to help owners and managers assess their organization's energy conditions, and determine the best outsourcing strategies for needed services. Provides succinct case studies to expand on important points raised and to provide insight into their application. Recounts recent events that have highlighted the unpredictable situation surrounding our energy supplies.
Designed to help owners and managers assess their organization's energy conditions, and determine the best outsourcing strategies for needed services....
Performance Contracting is a must-read for those concerned about energy and the environment. It examines state-of-the-art facts and pragmatic realities from financing to measurement and verification, and includes up-to-date how-to's for both end users and energy service companies. Readers will find expert advice on RFPs and RFQs, tips on making an energy project investment worthy, and guidelines for effectively negotiating and developing energy services agreements. They will also learn the key strategies for managing risks, both from a user's and a service provider's point of...
Performance Contracting is a must-read for those concerned about energy and the environment. It examines state-of-the-art facts and pragmatic r...
Samuel C. Sugarman Barney Burroughs Shirley J. Hansen
With more than 1800 pages of text, graphics, charts and illustrations, the HVAC and Building Systems Reference Library CD provides an economical training, research, and reference resource for today's HVAC and facility professional. Addressing everything from HVAC system basics and efficient operation to a broad spectrum of control-related topics and indoor air quality management, the CD is indexed and uses bookmarks for convenient navigation. It includes the following books: HVAC Fundamentals; Managing Indoor Air Quality, Third Edition; Indoor Air Quality: A Guide for Facility Managers,...
With more than 1800 pages of text, graphics, charts and illustrations, the HVAC and Building Systems Reference Library CD provides an economical train...
A strong sustainability program requires leadership to draw on a solid knowledge base, manage resources wisely, identify sustainability opportunities, make difficult choices, and accept the challenge to lead, influence, and persuade colleagues. This book cuts through the hyperbole and offers practical steps for protecting the world around us. Rich in case studies, it addresses a range of critical stewardship issues. Developed out of a keen desire to protect the planet, the text helps management transform important information and critical leadership skills into socially responsible...
A strong sustainability program requires leadership to draw on a solid knowledge base, manage resources wisely, identify sustainability opportuniti...
Finding solutions to indoor air quality problems is often a complex, multifaceted endeavor. This practical desk reference serve as a guide and information resource - both on treating existing indoor air problems effectively - and on preventing costly IAQ problems from occurring in the first place. A single discipline approach unfortunately tends to narrow both the control and the treatments options. This book cuts across professions to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to managing indoor air quality and mitigating indoor air quality problems....
Finding solutions to indoor air quality problems is often a complex, multifaceted endeavor. This practical desk reference serve as a guide and informa...
As country after country around the world embraces the idea of self-funding energy efficiency, an energy performance contracting (EPC) model emerges and then changes to meet local needs. This book captures this rapidly changing landscape and offers valuable insights into this fascinating industry. The authors have brought together the best of in-country experts from nearly 60 countries to share their insights as to what makes EPC successful in their specific environments. In telling their story, they also reveal some exciting new overseas market opportunities and provide the most complete...
As country after country around the world embraces the idea of self-funding energy efficiency, an energy performance contracting (EPC) model emerge...
A water crisis on our immediate horizon is destined to hurt, even kill, millions of children, and the window of opportunity to do something about it is rapidly closing. There is, however, a glimmer of hope that could turn into rays of sunshine. Water is a commodity, and we have just come through some painful times dealing with the shortage of another commodity energy. For those who lived through the "energy crisis," this book offers a brief trip down memory lane.
"
A water crisis on our immediate horizon is destined to hurt, even kill, millions of children, and the window of opportunity to do something about i...
