Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (699 pages)
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- This Book's Focus -- Seeing in Buildings -- Goals of Energy Improvements -- Chapter 2: Overview -- Principles -- Trends -- Definitions -- Units of Measure -- The Role of the Energy Auditor -- The Role of the Energy Manager -- Types of Energy Audits -- Traps and Pitfalls -- The Energy Efficiency Field -- Reference -- Chapter 3: Field Guide -- Owner Records -- Tools -- Types of Measurements -- Involving Energy Managers in Field Measurements -- Reading Nameplates -- Anomalies and Catastrophes -- Field Guide Summary -- References -- Chapter 4: Envelope -- Insulation -- Windows -- Doors -- Infiltration -- References -- Chapter 5: Lighting -- Lighting Basics -- Field Measurements and Observations -- Lighting Improvements -- Specific Lighting Applications -- References -- Chapter 6: Heating -- Hot Water Boilers -- Steam Boilers -- Furnaces -- Electric Resistance Heat -- Specialty Heating Systems -- Destratification -- References -- Chapter 7: Cooling and Integrated Heating/Cooling Systems -- Cooling System Types -- Room Air Conditioners -- Heat Pumps -- Split Systems -- Single-Package Systems -- Chillers -- References -- Chapter 8: Heating and Cooling Distribution -- Forced Air Systems -- Water and Steam Systems -- Refrigerant Systems -- References -- Chapter 9: Ventilation -- Background -- Identifying Ventilation Equipment -- Establishing Existing Ventilation Rates and Electric Power Draw -- Codes and Standards -- Estimating Ventilation Energy Use -- Ventilation Improvements -- References -- Chapter 10: Identifying Heating and Cooling Equipment -- References -- Chapter 11: Controls -- Thermal Zoning -- Stand-Alone Controls -- Central Controls -- Control Improvements -- References -- Chapter 12: Water -- Water Service -- Domestic Hot Water Heating. Domestic Hot Water Distribution -- Water Loads -- References -- Chapter 13: Electric Loads (Other than Lighting) -- Motors and Motor Drives -- Elevators and Escalators -- Transformers -- Commercial Refrigeration -- Air Compressors -- Ceiling Fans -- Plug Loads -- References -- Chapter 14: Gas Loads (Other than Heating and Domestic Hot Water) -- Cooking Equipment -- Gas Clothes Dryers -- Gas Leaks -- References -- Chapter 15: Advanced Energy Improvements -- Combined Heat and Power -- Heat Pumps -- Envelope -- Heating/Cooling Distribution -- Lighting -- Controls -- Renewable Energy -- Evaluating Buildings that Already Have Renewables -- Improving to Net-Zero or Very Low Energy Use -- Other Advanced Improvements -- References -- Chapter 16: Estimating Savings -- Isolated versus Integrated Estimates -- Isolated Savings Estimates -- Integrated Savings Estimates -- Information Sources for Estimating Energy Savings -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 17: Financial Aspects of Energy Improvements -- Energy Cost Savings -- Maintenance Costs -- Cost Estimating -- Financial Metrics -- Expected Useful Life of Improvements -- Cost Control during the Energy Audit Phase -- Funding and Financing -- Impact of Energy Improvements on Building Value and Rental Premiums -- References -- Chapter 18: Reporting -- Energy Audit Reports -- Writing Strong Workscopes -- Prioritizing Improvements -- Quality Control -- Reference -- Chapter 19: Sector-Specific Needs and Improvements -- Multifamily -- Hospitality -- Offices -- Food Service and Sales -- Health Care -- Education -- Religious Buildings, Performing Arts Centers -- Retail -- Industrial and Process Efficiency -- References -- Chapter 20: Project Management -- Procuring Energy Audits -- Project Delivery Options -- Construction Management -- Scope Control -- Cost Control -- Quality Control -- Schedule Control. Risk Control -- Working with Regulatory Agencies -- Performance Contracting -- Social Aspects and Energy Myths -- References -- Chapter 21: Operation, Maintenance, and Energy Management -- Preventive Maintenance -- Vigilance for Anomalies and Catastrophes -- Metering -- Benchmarking -- Billing Analysis -- Monitoring -- Retrocommissioning -- Periodic Energy Audits -- Reference -- Chapter 22: Portfolio Programs -- Goals of Portfolio Programs -- Definitions -- Portfolio Program Types -- Target Building Portfolios -- Incentives -- Equipment Disposal -- Quality and Effectiveness -- Evaluation -- Challenges -- Research and Data Needs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 23: Resources -- Appendix A: Building Material R-Values -- Appendix B: Window Ratings -- Appendix C: Air-Mixing Method of Airflow Measurement -- Appendix D: Recommended Illuminance -- Appendix E: Lighting Power Allowances-Space-by-Space -- Appendix F: HID Lighting Designations -- Appendix G: Lighting Software -- Appendix H: Lighting Reflectances -- Appendix I: Room Air Conditioner Efficiency Requirements -- Appendix J: Chiller Efficiency Requirements -- Appendix K: Existing Exhaust Schedule -- Appendix L: Existing Outdoor Air Schedule -- Appendix M: Proposed Outside Air Schedule -- Appendix N: Simplified Model of a Building Entering or Recovering from Setback -- Appendix O: Gas Pilot Sizes and Gas Use -- Appendix P: Estimated Existing Motor Efficiencies, Pre-1992 -- Appendix Q: Equipment Expected Useful Life -- Appendix R: Request for Proposal for Energy Audits -- General/Goals -- Deliverables -- Site Visit -- Comprehensive energy audit including evaluation of the following improvements -- Report -- Qualifications -- Appendix S: Energy Audit Review Checklist -- Appendix T: Energy Preventive Maintenance Schedule -- Index -- End User License Agreement.
9781119084211
Commercial buildings--Energy conservation--Handbooks, manuals, etc.