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Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens (Technology Topic)
August 16, 2012
BEA members can use this blurb in their customer-facing materials to draw small and midsize business customers to the Business Energy Advisor on the utility website.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: BEA-PA-65-NC-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Streamline Energy Management with ISO 50001
Business Brief
July 9, 2012
Business Marketing Service members can copy all or any part of this content for use in communications with business customers. For example, put it on your website, drop it into your newsletters, or use it in handouts for customer events.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: BCO-NC-2-12-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
Put RTU Maintenance on Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List
Business Brief
March 5, 2012
Business Marketing Service members can copy all or any part of this content for use in communications with business customers. For example, put it on your website, drop it into your newsletters, or use it in handouts for customer events.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: BCO-NC-1-12-ESCD | Author: Bryan Jungers
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
Light Output Declines with Time (Maintaining Equipment)
December 31, 2010
BEA members can use this blurb in their customer-facing materials to draw small and midsize business customers to the Business Energy Advisor on the utility web site.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: BEA-OMA-12-NC-ESCD | Author: Ira Krepchin
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
Managing Energy Costs in Dairy Farm Facilities
November 3, 2010
Dairy farms in the U.S. consume between 800 and 1,200 kilowatt-hours per cow annually. By saving energy, dairy farms can boost their bottom line and free up funds for other uses.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-17-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
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 Retail Buildings
March 8, 2010
Retail buildings in the U.S. consume large amounts of energy each year. Find out what you can do to reduce energy consumption and save money.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: BCO-P-16-ESCD | Author: Essie Snell
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
Debunking Home Energy Myths
September 29, 2009
Energy costs are on the rise and everybody wants to save. Problem is, there’s a lot of confusion out there about what can and cannot be done to cut energy use. Here’s a list of the leading misconceptions and the facts to set you on the right path.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: RES-P-16-ESCD | Author: Ira Krepchin
Home Energy-Use Displays
Monitoring Your Real-Time Electricity Costs
September 29, 2009
Energy-use displays (EUDs) are devices that are linked to your electricity meter and feature a small, portable display that tells you how much electricity your household is consuming, as it is being consumed. EUDs can help you understand how household activities affect your energy bill.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: RES-P-17-ESCD | Author: Alexandra Behringer
Managing Energy Costs in Restaurants
July 8, 2009
Restaurants are the most energy-intensive commercial sector, using three times more energy per square foot than most other types of commercial buildings. This report offers some great ways to save energy—from simple practices to longer-term solutions—that can boost your bottom line.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: SMB-P-18-ESCD | Author: Yuki Iida
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
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
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
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
Fans (Purchasing Advisor)
August 21, 2008
BEA members can use this blurb in their customer-facing materials to draw small and midsize business customers to the Business Energy Advisor on the utility web site.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: BEA-PA-32-NC-ESCD | Author: Dan Greenberg
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
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
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
Improving Energy Efficiency in Warehouses
July 1, 2007
Energy costs for some warehouses are more than 10 percent of their annual revenue. Warehouse operators can take advantage of several methods of reducing energy bills through improving efficiency in their facilities. Quick fixes—turning equipment off or down when possible and properly maintaining equipment—can ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-15-ESCD | Author: Christie Rewey, Neil Kolwey
Managing Energy Costs in Auto Dealerships
June 1, 2007
Reducing energy costs is a major consideration for automobile dealerships, where energy is the third-highest overhead expenditure. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, U.S. dealerships use about 18 percent more energy per square foot than a typical office building. The best opportunities ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-14-ESCD | Author: Alexandra Behringer
Energy Myths: Business Energy Use
February 1, 2007
In the face of rising energy costs, businesses are looking for ways to reduce their energy use. Although there are a lot of good ideas out there, there are also a lot of misconceptions about what are effective energy-efficiency measures. Here are some of the most common myths and ...
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P-8-ESCD | Author: Ira Krepchin
Debunking Home Energy Myths
October 1, 2006
Energy costs are on the rise and everybody wants to save. Problem is, there's a lot of confusion out there about what can and cannot be done to cut energy use. Here's a list of the leading misconceptions and the facts to set you on the right path. RES-P-3; October 2006; 4 pages
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: RES-P-3 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Shining a Light on Lighting Maintenance
August 1, 2006
Most facilities employ a mix of incandescent, full-size fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and high-intensity discharge (HID)lamps. Here's a look at the important considerations and potential pitfalls for each type.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: MAS-P10-ESCD | Author: E Source Staff
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
