ABSTRACT

Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition of a bestseller helps building managers identify what to look for and how to evaluate before making a decision about which guarantee is better for their building and which ESCO can best deliver energy savings. This reference will save countless hours doing energy feasibility studies and associated calculations. The author, a practicing engineer, shares his secrets for simplifying complex energy calculations and demonstrates his unique, time-saving methods.

chapter Chapter 1|23 pages

The Walk Through Audit

chapter Chapter 2|21 pages

Simple Thermodynamics

chapter Chapter 3|32 pages

Lighting

chapter Chapter 4|37 pages

Pumps

chapter Chapter 5|9 pages

Fans

chapter Chapter 6|7 pages

High Efficiency Motors

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Insulation

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

Fuel Switching

chapter Chapter 9|10 pages

Heat Recovery

chapter Chapter 10|24 pages

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

chapter Chapter 11|8 pages

Summary of Calculations

chapter Chapter 12|11 pages

Energy Myths and Magic:

An Examination of Conservation Measures and Calculations

chapter Chapter 13|14 pages

Simple Guide to Energy Guarantees

chapter |5 pages

Richard’s Retrofit Rules