ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the beginning of actually using the information that has been presented to this point. The reason for this generalized type of information is that the current natural gas usage characteristics, as well as the future characteristics, can be dependent upon facility specific considerations. As with any process, the evaluations of the costs are dependent upon relevant and accurate base data. Some of the questions presented on this outline may at first seem to have little to do with electricity and natural gas usage or costs, but when all of the questions are put together, the rationale for them will be understood. A disciplined, continuing electricity and natural gas cost reduction processes will result in many quantifiable savings opportunities. By properly utilizing this outline, the electricity and natural gas user will have a complete picture of all of the variables that can cause costs to be more than necessary, either now or in the future.
