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Plug-In Electric Vehicles for Fleets
March 8, 2010
Plug-in electric vehicles for fleets are now coming to market. There are, however, several niche uses—such as those in which vehicles typically idle for long periods and a premium is placed on quietude and cleanliness—for which the ongoing benefits have the potential to justify high first costs.
Content type: ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q1-10-ESCD | Author: Dan Greenberg
Recommissioning for Low Cost and Big Savings
Top Strategies for Tuning Up HVAC and Lighting
February 15, 2009
There are many opportunities to fine-tune your building’s HVAC and lighting control systems to save energy without sacrificing occupant comfort or equipment reliability—and at the same time prolong equipment life.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q4-08-ESCD | Author: Greg Bradshaw
Efficiency Provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
September 22, 2008
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), signed into law in December 2007, will exert profound influences on the use of energy in the U.S. for decades to come. Like its predecessors in the realm of major energy legislation, EISA is a hefty package.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q3-08-ESCD | Author: Michael Reid
Managing Office Plug Loads
June 1, 2008
Because office plug loads account for about one-fifth of an office energy bill, there are significant opportunities for energy managers to cut energy consumption and boost the bottom line through wise equipment procurement and effective practices.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q2-08-ESCD | Author: Spencer Sator
Overachieving on Greenhouse Gas Reductions through Energy Efficiency
March 31, 2008
A handful of major corporations that set tough greenhouse gas reduction goals just a few years ago have met their targets ahead of schedule—thanks mainly to improving the energy efficiency of their buildings and processes rather than purchasing renewable energy credits or carbon offsets.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q1-08-ESCD | Author: Gwen Farnsworth
Energy Procurement—eBay Style
December 1, 2007
Using a reverse auction strategy creatively can meet energy managers’ diverse goals, including immediate price transparency, cost savings, budget management for long-term procurement requirements, and renewable-energy procurement.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q4-07-E | Author: William Horton
Saving Energy with a Building Automation System
September 1, 2007
Advancements in computers, information technology, and communications protocols have made building automation systems an effective technology for controlling HVAC systems in most new commercial and institutional buildings.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q307-ES | Author: John Sustar and Ira Goldschmidt
Greenhouse Gas Offsets
A Reality Check
August 1, 2007
This report details how companies can participate in the market for greenhouse gas offsets in a way that mitigates their exposure to risk while getting the most out of their public relations efforts.
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q2-07 | Author: John Sottong
Postoccupancy Evaluations for Green Buildings
March 1, 2007
Despite the recent growth in the use of more-energy-efficient technologies and more-sustainable building practices, postoccupancy evaluations are still often neglected in the construction process. A postoccupancy evaluation can show whether a building is performing up to expectations after occupants ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: CEMC-EMQ-Q1-ESCD | Author: John Sustar
EMQ Feature Article: Quality Systems for Energy Management
November 1, 2006
C&A Floorcoverings saved $55,000 on annual energy costs just by lowering the temperature settings for thermal oxidizers on a curing range. As well as saving money, such measures will also lengthen equipment life and reduce maintenance costs. In hindsight, these operational changes may seem obvious, ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q3-06-ESCD | Author: Gwen Farnsworth
EMQ Feature Article : The Biodiesel Advantage
June 1, 2006
Feature: The Biodiesel Advantage EMQ-Q2-06-ESCD; June 2006; 8 pages
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q2-06-ESCD | Author: Neil Kolwey
EMQ Feature Article : Recent Developments to Consider ... When Considering Photovoltaics for Your Facilities
April 1, 2006
Feature: Recent Developments to Consider ... When Considering Photovoltaics for Your Facilities EMQ-Q1-06-ESCD; April 2006; 10 pages
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q1-06-ESCD | Author: Barry Friedman, Peter Salmon
EMQ Feature Article: With Gas Prices High, Heat Pumps Look Hot
December 1, 2005
Feature: With Gas Prices High, Heat Pumps Look Hot In Brief: U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market Report Comprehensive Guide to Energy Savings for Commercial Office Buildings Energy Policy Act of 2005: New Appliance Efficiency Standards EMQ-Q4-05-ESCD; December 2005; ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q4-05-ESCD | Author: Kristin Kamm
EMQ Feature Article: The Art of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
September 1, 2005
Feature: The Art of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis In Brief: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy Energy Star Portfolio Manager The New Energy Bill in a Nutshell EMQ-Q3-05-ESCD; September 2005; 6 pages
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q3-05-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: What's New in Lighting Energy Technology?
June 1, 2005
Feature: What's New in Lighting Energy Technology? In Brief: ACEEE Provides Resources on the Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings New Study: Energy Efficiency Could Reduce Natual Gas Prices New Handbook on Energy Management Information Systems EMQ-Q2-05-ESCD; ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q2-05-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Tips for Using LEED Wisely
March 1, 2005
Feature: Tips for Using LEED Wisely In Brief: Clean Energy Project Analysis Software ASHRAE Releases Improved Datacom Equipment Publication Lab Study Estimates Annual Cost of U.S. Power Interruptions at $80 Billion EMQ-Q1-05-ESCD; March 2005; 7 pages
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q1-05-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Making the Case for Submetering
September 1, 2004
Features: Making the Case for Submetering Turn Energy Management Over to Neural Networks and Intelligent Agents In Brief: DOE's LBNL Releases New Guidebook on How to Buy Green Power Industrial Energy Management Resources Online EMQ-Q3-04-ESCD; September 2004; 7 ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q3-04-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Making the Business Case for Demand Response
June 1, 2004
Features: Making the Business Case for Demand Response Enterprise Systems: Different Perspectives, Different Needs, Same Goal In Brief: California Energy Commission Launches Demand-Response Research Center (DRRC) Multibuilding Internet Demand-Response Control System: ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q2-04-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Energy Management and Six Sigma
March 1, 2004
Feature: Energy Management and Six Sigma In Brief: Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool EPA Expands Energy Star to Include New Commercial Buildings The DOE Announces Plantwide Assessment Financial Opportunity EMQ-Q1-04-ESCD; March 2004; 6 pages
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q1-04-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Making Energy Conservation Personal: How Employee Awareness and Behavior Programs Can Make a Difference
December 1, 2003
Feature: Making Energy Conservation Personal: How Employee Awareness and Behavior Programs Can Make a Difference In Brief: AEE Releases "Market Survey of the Energy Industry 2003" Executives for Energy Efficiency Reports Available Green Buildings Costs and Benefits Report ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q4-03-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Backup Generators During the Outage: What Worked, What Didn't
September 1, 2003
Features: Backup Generators During the Outage: What Worked, What Didn't? Reducing Reciprocating Engine Maintenance Costs with Heat Pumps In Brief: DOE Releases 2003 Buildings Energy Databook Functional Testing Guide Assists Building Commissioning EMQ-Q3-03-ESCD; ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q3-03-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Recommissioning: What Was Once Old Is New Again
June 1, 2003
Feature: Recommissioning: What Was Once Old Is New Again In Brief: U.S. Government Program Offers Funding for Fuel Cells Report on Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Available Measurement and Verification Certification Offered by AEE FEMP Offers Tips on Buying Energy-Efficient ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q2-03-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Making the Business Case for Energy Efficiency
March 1, 2003
Feature: Making the Business Case for Energy Efficiency In Brief: High-Performance Building Data Online Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation(CIPEC) Releases New Edition of Energy-Efficiency Planning and Management Guide World Alliance for Decentralized Energy ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q1-03-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
EMQ Feature Article: Keeping Tabs on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
December 1, 2002
Features: Keeping Tabs on Greenhouse Gas Emissions High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Stationary Power: A Long, Hot Road to the Promised Product In Brief: Flame Signature Combustion Controls Liebert Hiross Unveils Liebert HiSwitch Powerit Solutions Brings Its "Energy ...
Content type: Energy Managers' Quarterly, ESCD Newsletter | Document ID: EMQ-Q4-02-ESCD | Author: Arthur Venables
