ABSTRACT

This book is dedicated to the front line manager of America's economic life blood: energy. It is designed to help owners and managers first assess their organization's energy conditions, and then determine the best outsourcing strategies for needed services. The author shares experiences drawn from over 25 years in the energy business and work in over 30 countries, and provides succinct case studies to expand on important points raised and to provide insight into their application. The final section takes into account recent events which have highlighted the unpredictable situation surrounding our energy supplies, as well as how to make the most of it.

section Section I|44 pages

Strategic Planning for Reducing Costs

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

The People Factor

chapter Chapter 2|10 pages

Is Anybody Listening?

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

Building An Effective Plan

section Section II|48 pages

Seeking Outside Resources

chapter Chapter 4|8 pages

The Investment Grade Audit

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Information Rules

chapter Chapter 6|18 pages

The Critical Role of M&V

section Section III|110 pages

Linking up with an ESCO

chapter Chapter 7|26 pages

Financing Options

chapter Chapter 8|26 pages

Managing Risks

chapter Chapter 9|22 pages

Getting The “Right” ESCO

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

What ESCOs Are Looking For

chapter Chapter 11|24 pages

Contracts and Negotiations

section Section IV|62 pages

Buying Power

chapter Chapter 12|28 pages

Sorting It Out

chapter Chapter 13|20 pages

What Energy Users Need to Know about Renewables

chapter Chapter 14|12 pages

Making the Most of Dereg