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Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
August 1, 2008 | Updated: May 21, 2013
There are a number of energy-efficiency technologies and practices that grocers can adopt that have the potential to significantly reduce consumption, increase customer and employee satisfaction, and boost the bottom line.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: MAS-S-18 | Author: Spencer Sator, Ira Krepchin
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Sector Snapshot
December 9, 2010 | Updated: March 6, 2013
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry covers medicinal and botanical products as well as in vitro diagnostic substances and other biological products. Numerous opportunities are available for saving energy and reducing demand.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: BAM-S-10 | Author: Ira Krepchin
E Source Energy Management Survey 2012
Energy Dashboards, Behavior Change, and Telling a Compelling (Energy) Story
February 19, 2013
Each year, E Source surveys top corporate energy managers from Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries. This report identifies trends in energy management, including top initiatives and what energy managers want from their utility account managers.
Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: EMN-F-1 | Author: Andrea Salazar
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
January 14, 2010 | Updated: February 18, 2013
The paper manufacturing industry includes two main subsectors: pulp, paper, and paperboard mills and converted paper products manufacturing. Many opportunities exist to save energy in paper manufacturing facilities.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: BAM-S-8 | Author: Joe Shekiro and Neil Kolwey
Energy Analytics Advanced in 2012
January 2, 2013
FirstView is a new cloud computing application that accepts monthly utility data and returns diagnostics, benchmarking, and load disaggregation information. It enables utility staff to gain quick and inexpensive insight into building energy-efficiency opportunities.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-63 | Author: Jay Stein
Restaurants
June 22, 2009 | Updated: November 1, 2012
Utility account managers often overlook the food service sector despite the energy intensity of food service operations. E Source Sector Snapshots provide account managers and program designers an opportunity to brush up on industry trends from the owner’s and facility manager’s perspective. ...
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: MAS-S-22 | Author: Yuki Iida
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Assembly and Parts
September 5, 2008 | Updated: October 2, 2012
This Industry Sector Snapshot describes the processes commonly used within the motor vehicle assembly industry and analyzes energy use within those processes. We also provide insights into the best opportunities for improved energy management, and we highlight innovative developments.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: MAS-S-19 | Author: John Sustar and Neil Kolwey
Small and Midsize Retail
September 10, 2008 | Updated: September 14, 2012
Small and midsize businesses are important drivers of the U.S. economy. Because savings on energy go directly to their bottom lines, these retailers are receptive to energy-efficiency strategies—but only if the strategies are free, cost very little, or pay back quickly.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: SMB-S-8 | Author: Maureen McIntyre
Colleges and Universities
April 15, 2009 | Updated: September 14, 2012
The evolution in energy technology presents a growing opportunity for synergy among universities, utilities, and the community. Learn how you can assist your utility in developing a mutually beneficial relationship with some of your largest customers.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: MAS-S-21 | Author: Mary Horsey
Saving Energy with Shade Trees
July 26, 2012
What's the energy impact of planting shade trees around homes?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-59 | Author: Essie Snell
The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
Potential Impacts on Grid Reliability and Electricity Prices
May 14, 2012
Are we really headed for a "train wreck" with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)? This report will help energy managers and other energy-industry analysts assess their organizations' exposure to the issues related to MATS.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EMN-RB-5 | Author: Jonathan Nelson
Energy Costs as a Percentage of Shipments
May 9, 2012
Do you have any data that show the percentage of a business’ overall costs that are spent on electricity and total fuels? We’re trying to see which of our customers are most vulnerable to bill volatility.
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: BCO-AskES-8 | Author: Peter Criscione
Boosting the Performance of RTUs
Converting to Single-Zone VAV
April 13, 2012
Several new retrofit devices are available for single-zone RTU air conditioners, with at least one device demonstrating demand savings of 41 percent and annual energy savings of 52 percent. This video Tech Brief describes how these devices can also monitor unit performance, enabling additional savings. ...
Content type: Tech Brief | Document ID: EMN-TB-2 | Author: Peter Criscione
Data Centers
April 3, 2012
Data centers are energy- and power-intensive commercial facilities, often running near full capacity 24 hours a day. Though innovative by nature, data centers are only now being designed to improve energy efficiency and conservation.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: BAM-S-13 | Author: Bryan Jungers
Hybrid Ground-Source Heat Pumps
March 20, 2012
Ground-source heat pumps are often prohibitively expensive because they're sized to meet the peak heating or cooling loads for commercial buildings. This video Tech Brief explains how hybrid models downsize the ground heat exchanger and use small supplemental cooling towers or boilers to meet peak load. ...
Content type: Tech Brief | Document ID: EMN-TB-1 | Author: Mary Horsey
The Pros and Cons of Induction Lighting
March 15, 2012
What is induction lighting, how does it compare to other light sources, and what are the best applications for it?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-16 | Author: Ira Krepchin
What Can ISO 50001 Do for You?
February 28, 2012
The release of a new international energy management standard—ISO 50001—has ramifications for commercial and industrial businesses across North America.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: CEMC-RB-4 | Author: Essie Snell
Making Backup Generators Pay Back
January 26, 2012
What are the costs associated with natural gas and diesel backup generators for commercial applications? Under what conditions can we expect a reasonable payback on that investment?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-14 | Author: Bryan Jungers
Driving Efficiency Action at the Facility Level
December 21, 2011
What are some best practices developed by corporate energy managers to encourage their facility managers to improve the energy performance of their buildings?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-12 | Author: Mary Horsey
Emerging Energy-Efficient Technologies
July 19, 2011
By their very nature, the performance of any emerging technology is shrouded in speculation, which makes them difficult to evaluate for inclusion in utility programs. Here, we review four technologies that we think will see significant market uptake over the next four years.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-38 | Author: Bryan Jungers
Interactive Building Dashboards Engage Occupants and Visitors
July 18, 2011
Building dashboards—interactive websites that are displayed in building lobbies and let employees, visitors, and shoppers understand and explore a building’s resource consumption and green features—are a new tool for corporate energy managers.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: CEMC-RB-2 | Author: Chelsea Hodge
How Smart Can Gas Meters Get?
February 3, 2011
As smart grid becomes more prevalent, what sorts of smart features and services will advanced meters provide to gas utility customers?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-45 | Author: Bryan Jungers
Saving Energy in Server Closets
January 6, 2011
What are some good strategies for reducing energy consumption in server closets?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-9 | Author: Essie Snell
New Tool for Energy Efficiency in the Lab
December 20, 2010
A new software tool is available for helping facility designers and managers improve energy efficiency in laboratory spaces.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: BMS-RB-9 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Investing in Energy Efficiency in a Weak Economy
October 4, 2010
Has the economic downturn significantly affected corporate energy-efficiency projects?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-6 | Author: Ethan Brown
The Energy Implications of Removing a Dropped Ceiling
September 16, 2010
Does E Source have any energy-saving recommendations for remodeling a commercial space that has had a dropped ceiling removed?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-26 | Author: Leland Keller
Workin’ at the Car Wash (to Save Energy)
July 28, 2010
What are some effective ways to save energy in automatic car washes?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-21 | Author: Essie Snell
Outlook for Power and Gas Prices
Spring 2010
June 11, 2010
This report provides an overview of natural gas and electric power supply, demand, and pricing dynamics. We explore the effect on natural gas supplies from shale, production economics, liquid natural gas statistics, and price projections for wholesale and retail markets.
Content type: ESCD Report, Focus Report, Outlook for Power and Gas Prices | Document ID: CEMC-F-16-ESCD | Author: William Horton
Is It a Retrofit or Existing Building Commissioning?
June 2, 2010
How do you differentiate between efficiency measures that are considered retrofits and those that are conducted as part of existing building commissioning?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-3 | Author: Peter Criscione
Regional Technologies Guide
May 24, 2010
This guide is intended to help you identify energy-efficient technologies that could be of particular benefit in a given climate region.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-23 | Author: Kitty Stevenson and Peter Criscione
