energy consultant Articles
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Determining energy savings using utility bills: A winning method for ESCOs
After installing energy conservation measures (ECMs), Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) often determine the energy savings resulting from the project and present the savings results to their customers. A common way tocalculate energy savings is to measure the flows of energy associated with the ECM, and then to apply spreadsheet calculations to determine savings. For example, a chiller retrofit ...
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A Enlightened Approach to Budgeting and Goal Setting
Abstract Every year energy managers need to report how much energy they saved and whether or not they met their energy savings targets. Most energy managers present reports comparing their current year’s usage to energy usage from a previous year. Savings targets are typically a percentage of that previous year’s usage. Setting targets and comparing in this manner usually does not generate an ...
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An Introduction to Weather Normalization of Utility Bills
UTILITY BILL TRACKING: THE REPORT CARD FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CONTRACTORS More and more, alternative energy contractors want to prove to customers the savings they expect. Customers often want to know that they have saved the energy and costs they were originally promised. From the customers’ viewpoint, the simplest and most understandable proof of energy savings comes from a simple ...
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Demystifying the Letter of Authority (LoA) for energy purchasing
Before an energy consultancy can begin completing any work on behalf of an organisation, they must first obtain a Letter of Authority, often referred by its acronym (LoA). The Letter of Authority is an important legal document that sometimes causes confusion among businesses, so what exactly is an LoA? A LoA is a document signed by a business that allows a third party to correspond with UK ...
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Regional Development Agency case study
Company Overview A Regional Development Agency (RDA) which combines an economic development role with community, cultural and Language-development activities. The RDA sponsors hundreds of companies that employ approximately 9,000 people. It is estimated that the RDA building stock of approximately 300 buildings, comprising 300,000 m2 of floor area, has CO2 emissions of 44,089 tonnes/yr and ...
By Enerit Ltd
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Yes Solar Solutions - Case study
Since 2009, Yes Solar Solutions has been offering their expert solar energy consulting and premium quality solar installation services from homeowners to businesses to nonprofits and government agencies throughout the Carolina states. Their unique advantage is a combination of experience, accreditation, certification and customer service has lead them to over 800 installations since 2009. And it ...
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Providing full-service energy consulting and strategy development case study
Challenge: Antea Group's Global Corporate Consultancy was engaged to provide energy management consulting and strategy development for a multinational provider of consumer goods. Our client requested assistance to define and roll out an energy strategy and management plan for their entire enterprise to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across the globe. Our team was ...
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Dutch company SunSolutions becomes eSight reseller within the Netherlands
SunSolutions is a rapidly expanding independent energy consultancy based in the Netherlands. They not only resell eSight to other Dutch customers but also use it to manage energy for clients themselves. Most recently, SunSolutions have used eSight for projects with I.F Technology and Essent – the largest energy supplier in Holland. The Requirement SunSolutions, an independent energy ...
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Start a business by riding the solar energy revolution
We are at the dawn of a solar revolution in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers. Opportunities abound everywhere. Upgrading the U.S. home to solar electric power is a whole lot easier. The ...
By Solargies
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A study on integrated programming model of urban energy supplying based on sustainable development
According to the demand of exchanging texts between Chinese and German government, Chinese experts commenced the demonstration study of "urban energy supplying project based on the environmental demand and sustainable development" with the technology support of the experts of German technology cooperative company (GTZ). The demonstration city is in north of China, in the city of Hohhot. During ...
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How to start a solar energy business
The renting of a solar energy system for your home is a new, attractive twist to the idea of switching to renewable energy. With the adoption of a leasing or rental model for residential solar electric systems, an average homeowner can now go green as well as build a solar energy business. The following article outlines the step by step requirements to starting your own solar energy business.Step ...
By Solargies
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ENER-G Procurement Ltd select eSight for their online energy management service
ENER-G Procurement Limited is a leading energy broker providing a comprehensive range of solutions to cost-effectively buy and manage energy, including independent energy and water consultancy, metering and data management, bureau services and energy efficient technologies. They have a broad client base & work with an impressive array of high street & blue chip organisations across the ...
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PV Technology Outlook India gives realistic perspective on Indian market
PV Insider have this week unveiled their first PV Technology Outlook for India - a 10 page analysis of the current opportunities facing the photovoltaic manufacturing and technology industry in India. A number of challenges are facing the PV manufacturing industry in India at present, recent forecasts have indicated. A lack of understanding has made selecting and scaling up the appropriate ...
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Redwood City School District Case Study
The Redwood City School District’s goals were to reduce operating costs and implement sustainable operating practices. The District developed an energy development strategy with Sage Renewables energy consultants and obtained Proposition 39 funding through the state of California to help fund the project. The usual benefits for renewable energy generation were identified, as well as a need ...
By REC Solar
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California’s Renewable Energy plan will save $51 billion a year
California’s new renewable energy target, proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown during his inaugural address in January, is not only achievable: It would result in as much as $51 billion in annual savings for the state’s residents, according to an analysis by Strategen Consulting that “quantifies the economic and societal impacts” of the governor’s proposed goals. Ahead of ...
By Triplepundit
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Pfizer Ireland selects eSight for automatic Monitoring and Targeting and integration of energy data
Pfizer is the world’s leading research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company. Operating in over 150 countries and over 25 languages, Pfizer is a globally recognised brand. With a stated mission of applying innovative science to improve health, Pfizer is responsible for some of the world’s well-known and life saving medicines and spends $8.1 billion a year on research – ...
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What are energy metering companies?
Energy metering companies refer to professional companies specializing in energy metering and energy efficiency management.business scope of energy metering companies involve measurement technical services, technology development, technical consultation, metering instrument sales, energy measurement solution provision, energy measurement project implementation, energy statistical analysis ...
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Only 1 week left to save $100 on Canada’s largest Bioeconomy Conference
Early bird registrationends May 11. So why wait? Why pay $595 when you can pay $495? Think about it: what could you do with an extra $100? Here are just some of the exciting business, information sharing and networking opportunities that await at the Canadian Bioeconomy Conference: Community Energy Workshop: Building Partnerships For Community Sustainability– A must-attend for local and ...
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Types of energy audits
This is the second in a series of informational articles to commercial and industrial owners and occupants intended to present methods to reduce energy usage and improve efficiencies of existing energy loads within buildings and manufacturing processes. We at Mid-Atlantic are dedicated to assisting our clients to address impending utility rate cap terminations that are projected to significantly ...
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Opportunities to improve the efficiency of existing coal-fired power plants
Executive Summary Reducing the carbon footprint of energy production activities has emerged as one of the defining environmental issues of the 21st century. The U.S. energy infrastructure encompasses an enormous investment in capital assets and systems to produce fuels and electric power for businesses, transportation, and homes. While the long‐term opportunity to reshape this ...
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