ABSTRACT
Covering the basic concepts and principles of Information Technology (IT), this book gives energy managers the knowledge they need to supervise the IT work of a consultant or a vendor. The book provides the necessary information for the energy manager to successfully purchase, install, and operate complex, Web-based energy information and control systems. Filled with comprehensive information, this book addresses the most significant concepts and principles that the typical energy or facility manager might need with emphasis on computer networking, use of facility operation databases, and sharing data using the Web and the TCP/IP communications protocol.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section One|15 pages
Introduction to Information Technology for Energy Managers
section Section Two|21 pages
Overview of Web-Based Energy Information Systems and Energy Control Systems
section Section Three|47 pages
The Technological Benefits of Modern Web-based Energy Information and Energy Control Systems
chapter Chapter 9|11 pages
How to Get the Most Out of Your EIS: A New Organizational Management Paradigm
section Section Four|42 pages
Data Collection and Data Input for EIS and ECS Systems
section Section Five|65 pages
Energy and Facility Data Processing, Analysis and Decision Making
chapter Chapter 15|13 pages
Data Analysis and Decision Making: Using Spreadsheets and “Pivot Tables” To Get A Read On Energy Numbers
section Section Six|48 pages
Network Security for EIS and ECS Systems
section Section Seven|21 pages
Relational Database Choices and Design
section Section Eight|45 pages
Techniques for Utility Data Web Page Design
section Section Nine|46 pages
Integration and Communication Technology Issues in Implementing EIS and ECS Systems
chapter Chapter 28|6 pages
ANSI/EIA 709.1, IP, and Web Services: The Keys to Open, Interoperable Building Control Systems
section Section Ten|48 pages
Web-based EIS and ECS Applications and Case Studies