The cause for optimism in today's era of rising energy costs is not finding more oil or gas, but for mining the many opportunities for reducing consumption. The returns will be immediate and certain.
At The Energy Factory, we work with your organization, finding opportunities to reduce energy costs and maintain your competitive edge. Energy assessments will provide information as to which energy projects yield the greatest return for dollars spent at your facility.
AMENITY
Savings Measure for Facilities The Goal of Energy Planning is to make this planning part of organizations operations.
This is done through:
*Providing leadership through an energy committee working to align energy use with resources of the organization. Facilities in the U.S. use an average of 250% more energy per square foot than similar facilities In Europe.
*Exhibiting a broad awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency throughout the organization.
*Integrating the task of managing energy efficiently into the management of the organization through appropriate business practices.
*Developing a short and long term energy plan consistent with other goals of the organization.
Managing Energy Use:
How does your energy use compare:
*To historical date, past performance?
*To bench marks for similar facilities?
When is energy used?
*Energy used on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Where is energy used?
*Know systems in your facilities that are energy consumers.
Develop your energy policy:
*Use and action plan with regular review.
*Buy in by top management as part of ?Business and Environmental Strategy.
Integrated Energy Policy:
*Energy Management fully integrated Into the management structure.
*Clear delegation of responsibility of energy consumption.
ASSOCIATION
Mike Foraker is Certified in Energy Management, Energy Procedures and a Member of the Association of Energy Engineers
What is an Energy Assessment?
With an energy assessment you will learn how your facility performs compared to other similar-use buildings. Knowing where, how and the amount of energy a facility uses and wastes is a vital step toward conserving both financial and natural resources.
Too often large sums of money are spent on the wrong upgrades relative to their potential to save, while even greater and sometimes less costly improvements are missed. An energy assessment will identify the greatest potential for energy savings. Our energy consultant will survey your facility assessing the following items:
The Envelope
*Walls
*Roofs
*Windows
*Insulation
*Doors
*Building Infiltration
The Mechanical Systems
*Heating Plant
*Cooling Plant
*Hot Water Heating
*Appliances
Occupancy
*Maximum
*Minimum
*Outside Air Requirements
Building Use & Schedules
*Activities
*Occupied/Unoccupied Hours
*Processes in the Building