Energy audits and improvements for commercial buildings /
Ian M. Shapiro.
- ix, 374 pages : illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Introduction; This Book's Focus; Seeing in Buildings; Goals of Energy Improvements; Chapter 2: Overview; Principles; Trends; Definitions; Units of Measure; The Role of the Energy Auditor; The Role of the Energy Manager; Types of Energy Audits; Traps and Pitfalls; The Energy Efficiency Field; Reference; Chapter 3: Field Guide; Owner Records; Tools; Types of Measurements; Involving Energy Managers in Field Measurements; Reading Nameplates; Anomalies and Catastrophes; Field Guide Summary; References; Chapter 4: Envelope. InsulationWindows; Doors; Infiltration; References; Chapter 5: Lighting; Lighting Basics; Field Measurements and Observations; Lighting Improvements; Specific Lighting Applications; References; Chapter 6: Heating; Hot Water Boilers; Steam Boilers; Furnaces; Electric Resistance Heat; Specialty Heating Systems; Destratification; References; Chapter 7: Cooling and Integrated Heating/Cooling Systems; Cooling System Types; Room Air Conditioners; Heat Pumps; Split Systems; Single-Package Systems; Chillers; References; Chapter 8: Heating and Cooling Distribution; Forced Air Systems. Water and Steam SystemsRefrigerant Systems; References; Chapter 9: Ventilation; Background; Identifying Ventilation Equipment; Establishing Existing Ventilation Rates and Electric Power Draw; Codes and Standards; Estimating Ventilation Energy Use; Ventilation Improvements; References; Chapter 10: Identifying Heating and Cooling Equipment; References; Chapter 11: Controls; Thermal Zoning; Stand-Alone Controls; Central Controls; Control Improvements; References; Chapter 12: Water; Water Service; Domestic Hot Water Heating; Domestic Hot Water Distribution; Water Loads; References. Chapter 13: Electric Loads (Other than Lighting)Motors and Motor Drives; Elevators and Escalators; Transformers; Commercial Refrigeration; Air Compressors; Ceiling Fans; Plug Loads; References; Chapter 14: Gas Loads (Other than Heating and Domestic Hot Water); Cooking Equipment; Gas Clothes Dryers; Gas Leaks; References; Chapter 15: Advanced Energy Improvements; Combined Heat and Power; Heat Pumps; Envelope; Heating/Cooling Distribution; Lighting; Controls; Renewable Energy; Evaluating Buildings that Already Have Renewables; Improving to Net-Zero or Very Low Energy Use. Other Advanced ImprovementsReferences; Chapter 16: Estimating Savings; Isolated versus Integrated Estimates; Isolated Savings Estimates; Integrated Savings Estimates; Information Sources for Estimating Energy Savings; Summary; References; Chapter 17: Financial Aspects of Energy Improvements; Energy Cost Savings; Maintenance Costs; Cost Estimating; Financial Metrics; Expected Useful Life of Improvements; Cost Control during the Energy Audit Phase; Funding and Financing; Impact of Energy Improvements on Building Value and Rental Premiums; References; Chapter 18: Reporting; Energy Audit Reports.
The Intuitive Guide to Energy Efficiency and Building Improvements Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings provides a comprehensive guide to delivering deep and measurable energy savings and carbon emission reductions in buildings. Author Ian M. Shapiro has prepared, supervised, and reviewed over 1,000 energy audits in all types of commercial facilities, and led energy improvement projects for many more. In this book, he merges real-world experience with the latest standards and practices to help energy managers and energy auditors transform energy use in the buildings they serve, and indeed to transform their buildings.-Set and reach energy reduction goals, carbon reduction goals, and sustainability goals -Dramatically improve efficiency of heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, water and other building systems -Include the building envelope as a major factor in energy use and improvements -Use the latest tools for more thorough analysis and reporting, while avoiding common mistakes -Get up to date on current improvements and best practices, including management of energy improvements, from single buildings to large building portfolios, as well as government and utility programs Photographs and drawings throughout illustrate essential procedures and improvement opportunities. For any professional interested in efficient commercial buildings large and small, Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings provides an accessible, complete, improvement-focused reference.
9781119084167 (cloth)
2015044563
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