energy cost management Articles
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Valuation of urban sustainability and building energy efficiency: a case study
The general objective of the research is to set up a strategy of sustainable conservation at two levels: at city level, to conceive and plan interventions at block, street, neighbourhood scale; at building level to propose and design specific conservation and enhancement interventions that pay particular attention to the ecological and energy dimensions. Specific objective of the research is to ...
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Case Study: Pathway Non-profit Housing
Non-Profit Community Developments Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides quality affordable housing in the Region of Peel. Pathway is a progressive organization and look to introduce innovative technologies to their apartment towers as part of their energy conservation strategy. Reducing electrical energy usage keeps operating costs down, which is a priority for Pathway’s ...
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Institutional energy intensity
Institutions, specifically higher learning centers like universities and colleges use a considerable amount of energy to operate their facilities, as well as supporting the academic curriculum. The larger the square footage, and more northern or southern the climate the more interest there is in conservation. Every institution maintains rigorous sustainability initiatives which have a high impact ...
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Eolane China'S Industrial Intelligence Is Excellence And Never-Ending!
In the twinkling of an eye, the winter has quietly arrived.Looking back on the past, Eolane Industrial Development Department explored all the way on the road of Industry 4.0. Although Eolane did not dare to say that it was fruitful, it was fortunate enough to introduce a series of projects. The systems that include "SMT Grid Quick Query System", "Assembly Workshop AGV Automatic Feeding System", ...
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Data Analytics: Key Strategies to Manage Energy Costs in Cannabis Grow Facilities - Case Study
Cannabis grow facilities are one of the highest energy-intensive segments across regulated and competitive markets in North America. With energy for lighting, HVAC and other systems costing up to 50% of total operational spend, it is a significant containable cost. The savvy owner needs to know how to leverage energy information to create advantageous power management and purchasing strategies. ...
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Energy Management in Universities: Rey Juan Carlos University [Case Study]
Energy management in a university with a multitude of buildings and users is a challenge and this is without mention the rising energy costs... Once your university's spending plans are finalised, it is likely that energy bills won’t add up. Therefore, you will have to ask yourself, how to limit cost increases, where energy is wasted, how to cut these costs and finally, how to be more ...
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How to Choose the Right Energy Management Software [GUIDE]
Happy New Year! Wait, what’s wrong? Not so happy? In trouble trying to choose the right energy management software for your project? Oh no! We can just picture the scene: your desk is piled high with brochures, quotes and provider offers… and the clock is ticking. Yours is the classic energy manager dilemma: the longer you put off your decision, the fewer energy savings you will be ...
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Perform Energy Audits Using Ultrasonic Flow Technology
With the rising cost of energy and escalating environmental concerns, the need for accuracy in energy consumption measurement has never been more critical. According to the US Department of Energy, the average industrial plant spends about 30% of their operating budget on energy. With so much tied up in energy costs, how do facility managers ensure their processes are running efficiently with ...
By Raeco Rents
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What is an Export electricity meter?
An export electricity meter is a device used to measure and record the output energy in a power system, usually used in solar power generation systems, wind power generation systems or other renewable energy generation systems. With the vigorous development of new energy power generation, distributed generation is integrated into household electricity, and export electricity meters have been ...
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Controlling Energy Costs - How an energy assessment can help you get started
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program states that “commercial buildings share a large and growing appetite for energy. They account for 18 percent of total U.S. energy consumption. In a typical office building, energy use accounts for 30 percent of operating costs, the largest single category of controllable costs.” Let’s look at some typical concerns describing the ...
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Energy management for increased profitability
“The cost of purchasing the energy needed for production by an industrial facility is viewed as managed input and typically receives significant attention, while the use of that energy once it is inside the factory is often viewed as simply the cost of doing business. While this is not true in all industrial facilities, experience has shown that unless the facility actively manages energy ...
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Reducing Energy Costs in the industrial sector [WEBINAR]
We are pleased to announce our upcoming webinar where our experts discuss consumption and savings in the industrial sector to help you identify areas of improvement and opportunities, using real-life examples. Hosted by our team of energy experts, the webinar will take place on Wednesday the 4th of May at 11 am (10 am). As you know, the industrial sector plays a vital role in the economy of any ...
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Energy efficient with ISO 50001: Keeping an eye on energy indicators and audits - Case Study
Efficient use of energy and low energy costs are often required for the ISO 50001 certification. With the right tool, these goals can be quickly reached. The automotive supplier WITTE Automotive from Velbert has been using Quentic, the online software for Health & Safety, Environmental management (HSE) and Sustainability, since the beginning of 2014 and has thus set up its complete energy ...
By Quentic GmbH
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Energy 101 - Managing your energy costs in a rising utility rate climate
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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Investing in Energy Efficiency: The 10% Rule [Infographic]
Are you an energy manager that has recently been tasked to invest in energy efficiency measures, but have no idea how much they will cost? Does your existing energy management project need a financial boost that you don’t know how to estimate? Or perhaps you are one of the 62% of companies citing lack of access to finance & capital as their biggest barrier to implementing ...
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Generating Cost Savings Through Effective Energy Management
A discussion about the Challenges and Opportunities associated with Energy Savings Improvements. The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to the ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System (EnMS) certification requirements. This document is not intended to be a full explanation of the certification standards and related requirements or of its implementation. Rather, it aims to ...
By SGS
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PHI Reimagined: Introducing Our New 3.8-M Battery Design
Introducing the next generation of SimpliPhi Power’s industry-leading safe lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery – the PHI 3.8-M – now available in our sleek but tough signature white metal design. Instantly recognizable by the rugged, powder-coated steel housing, our updated PHI 3.8-M kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery is more durable, efficient, and capable of withstanding the ...
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Energy 101
Energy 101 - Managing Your Energy Costs in a Rising Utility Rate ClimateFunding Your Energy Savings ProjectsThis is the third in a series of informational articles to commercial and industrial facility 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 ...
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Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]
The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. Balancing these factors is not always easy. The comfort of the employees who spend hours in the shop has to be taken into account, as well as the comfort of the customers who come in and out during the day. In addition, generalised energy ...
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Combined Heat and Power Educational Services- San Diego State University - Case Study
OWNER San Diego State University LOCATION San Diego, California, USA PRODUCT Two Taurus 60 (5.2 MWe) Gas Turbines CUSTOMER VALUE Sustainable, Low Cost Energy Production San Diego State University (SDSU) was seeking to manage its energy costs in a deregulated electricity market, while at the same time ensuring ultra-reliable, high-quality power to keep pace with its continuing growth. SDSU ...
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