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Managing Process Costs in Manufacturing Facilities
March 26, 2012
Manufacturing processes are highly energy-intensive endeavors that can benefit from energy-saving strategies. Produce energy savings that can reduce costs while also improving process reliability.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-25-ESCD
Managing Energy Costs in Museums
December 15, 2011
Want to learn how your museum can improve gallery lighting quality while saving energy? We look at examples from museums across the country to find out what’s lighting up the show. We also examine some no- and low-cost improvements that are available for aging HVAC systems.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-24-ESCD | Author: Mary Horsey
Managing Energy Costs in Multifamily Residences
April 8, 2011
Reducing energy consumption is one way to improve both the profitability and the value of any property, and there are plenty of opportunities for property managers to reduce energy consumption and improve the bottom line for their properties and clients.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-23-ESCD | Author: Bryan Jungers
Demand Response 101 for Commercial and Industrial Customers
April 8, 2011
This pamphlet introduces business customers to demand-response events and load management strategies.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: EDRP-P-1-ESCD | Author: Dulcey Simpkins
Managing Energy Costs in Correctional Facilities
January 14, 2011
Correctional facilities are energy-intensive areas that can greatly benefit from energy-saving strategies. “Lock in” energy savings to save funds, increase inmate and staff comfort, and, if desired, help your facility attain a greener image.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-21-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Managing Energy Costs in Ice Rinks
December 28, 2010
Ice rinks are highly energy-intensive businesses that can greatly benefit from energy-saving strategies. “Skating” into energy savings can boost your bottom line and help your ice rink attain a greener image.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-20-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Managing Utility Costs in Wineries
November 15, 2010
Wineries are energy- and water-intensive businesses that can greatly benefit from conservation strategies.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-22-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
New Boiler Control System Means Big Savings in Commercial Space Heating
October 18, 2010
Are you ready to slash your gas-fired boiler fuel costs? A new boiler control system is reducing fuel consumption in space heating boilers by as much as 20 to 50 percent, with simple payback periods of two to three years.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-18-ESCD | Author: Mary Horsey
Managing Energy Costs in Microbreweries
September 13, 2010
Microbreweries are highly energy-intensive businesses that can greatly benefit from energy-saving strategies.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-19-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Managing Energy Costs in Hospitals
January 29, 2010 | Updated: April 23, 2010
By increasing energy efficiency, hospitals can improve their bottom line and free up funds to invest in new technologies and improve patient care.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-15-ESCD | Author: Chelsea Hodge
Managing Energy Costs in Colleges and Universities
January 27, 2010
Colleges and Universities in the U.S. consume lots of energy each year. Find out what you can do to reduce energy use and save money!
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-13-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Water-Saving Tips for Business Customers
January 6, 2010
Commercial buildings in the U.S. use large amounts of water each year. Find out what you can do to reduce water use and save money.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-7-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Natural Gas Efficiency Ideas for Your Business
August 5, 2009
Energy costs are among the largest controllable costs for many small and midsize businesses. There are many easy and inexpensive steps businesses can take to reduce natural gas use—and save money. If you’re willing to invest a bit more, you can achieve even greater natural gas energy savings. ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-1-ESCD | Author: Mark Stetz PE
Managing Energy Costs for Chillers
July 15, 2009
Water-cooled electric chilled-water systems use a lot of energy. They are also complex, so a lot can go wrong if they are used incorrectly. This means there are many opportunities to achieve energy savings and to enhance occupant comfort through improved operations and maintenance practices.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SMB-P-19-ESCD | Author: Peter Criscione
Managing Energy Costs in Convenience Stores
April 27, 2009
Refrigeration and lighting collectively account for over 75 percent of electricity use in an average convenience store. This pamphlet covers a variety of measures—from low- or no-cost options to longer-term investments—that can help you better manage your store’s energy costs and ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SMB-P-17-ESCD | Author: Kim Knox
Managing Energy Costs in Data Centers
April 8, 2009
Energy-efficiency measures can reduce energy costs and cooling loads in data centers. Practical steps include using a server power-management strategy, arranging computer equipment for effective cooling, and upgrading to energy-efficient IT equipment.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SMB-P-16-ESCD | Author: Chad Garrett
Photovoltaics for Your Business
January 22, 2009
Producing electricity with an on-site photovoltaic (PV) system can have several benefits, including buffering your business from volatile energy costs, reducing your carbon footprint, and boosting your company’s public image. This pamphlet provides information for commercial ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-24-ESCD | Author: Dan Greenberg
Web Services for Building Automation
January 15, 2009
The introduction of web services for building automation systems (BASs) enables users to monitor building conditions, run energy-trending reports, alter schedules and temperature setpoints, and respond to system alarms from any location with Internet access. These interfaces also ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-25-ESCD | Author: John Sustar
Managing Energy Costs in Small Commercial Dry Cleaners
January 1, 2009
By implementing energy-efficient operations and maintenance strategies, and adding features to increase the efficiency of existing equipment, you can achieve substantial energy savings while improving the indoor environment of your dry-cleaning facility.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SMB-P-14-ESCD | Author: Kelsie Bell
Increasing Energy Savings with Hotel-Room Automation
January 1, 2009
Hotel and motel guests typically are not concerned with practicing good energy-conservation behavior. This creates significant opportunity for the lodging industry to capture energy and other savings through automation. Hotel-room automation uses a variety of techniques to turn ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-26-ESCD | Author: Mary Horsey, Peter Criscione
Voluntary Climate Change Programs
How Participation May Benefit Your Company
October 28, 2008
Hundreds of U.S. companies are joining voluntary climate change programs and are taking steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, while some are setting aggressive goals and positioning themselves as leaders. Why do companies join these programs and take these actions?
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: CAS-P-2-ESCD | Author: Neil Kolwey
High-Efficiency Rooftop Units
August 1, 2008
Self-contained, packaged air-conditioning rooftop units (RTUs) cool about half of all U.S. commercial floor space. High-efficiency units are available now that can provide significant energy savings, improve occupant comfort, and reduce energy costs further by lowering peak demand.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-22-ESCD | Author: Jessica Rivas
Lowering Energy Costs at Airports
June 1, 2008
Lowering energy costs can help airports compete for scheduled flights by allowing them to lower the airlines’ landing fees while demonstrating a commitment to the environment.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-23-ESCD | Author: Chad Garrett
Curtailment Program Update
April 1, 2008
Curtailment not only benefits the reliability of the grid and delays the need for new generating plants, but it can also lead to savings on energy and demand charges at the facility level.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-19-ESCD | Author: Christie Rewey
Managing Energy Costs in Schools
March 20, 2008
In a typical school building, space heating, cooling, and lighting together account for nearly 70 percent of school energy use. Plug loads—such as computers and copiers—constitute one of the top three electricity end uses, after lighting and cooling.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-20-ESCD | Author: Kelsie Bell
Computer Energy Use
March 1, 2008
There are four ways to save energy used by computer equipment in most office settings: upgrade desktop computers to Energy Star–rated ones, replace desktops with laptops, replace CRT monitors with LCD monitors, and employ networked power-management controls.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-21-ESCD | Author: Kathleen Burns
Optimizing Compressed Air Systems
December 31, 2007
In many industrial plants, air compressors consume more energy than any other single end use because much of the compressed air is wasted through leaks and unnecessarily high compression. In most facilities there are many opportunities to improve system efficiency with rapid paybacks.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-17-ESCD | Author: Christie Rewey, Dan Greenberg
LEDs for Commercial Applications
December 1, 2007
Although light-emitting diodes are not ready for all general illumination applications, they may be the best choice for refrigerated grocery cases, commercial signage, architectural lighting, retail displays, and other niche applications.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-18-ESCD | Author: Spencer Sator
Power Quality for Small Business Customers
October 2, 2007
Although you may be unfamiliar with the term power quality (PQ), you are likely to be aware of the consequences of PQ problems. Losing critical computer data to a blackout or experiencing damage to process or medical equipment caused by a lightning strike are just two examples of how these problems ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SB-P-3-ESCD | Author: none
New Motors Offer Better Performance
October 1, 2007
This pamphlet highlights some of the newest industrial motor technologies on the market and describes their applicability, cost-effectiveness, benefits, and limitations.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-16-ESCD | Author: John Sustar and Dan Greenberg
