Publisher's Synopsis
The role of the energy manager has evolved significantly as the task of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from buildings has become increasingly important. Managers are now technical experts, negotiators, construction project managers, procurement specialists, efficiency advocates and often provide energy services to others.
This comprehensive book covers how to:
conduct an energy audit
plan a monitoring and verification strategy
make any energy-saving campaign successful
evaluate and make the financial case for energy-saving measures
make use of free energy for lighting and managing heat loss and gain.
It also contains special chapters on:
ventilation, heating and cooling
demand management through automated systems
lighting
most requirements of industrial facilities
regulatory requirements in Britain, Europe and the United States
the use of smart meters and monitoring
how to achieve zero energy buildings
the use of renewable energy.
For all professional energy, building and facilities managers, energy consultants, students, trainees and academics. It takes the reader from basic concepts to the latest advanced thinking, with principles applicable anywhere in the world and in any climate.
