scholarly journals Building America Best Practices Series Volume 11. Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Baechler ◽  
Marye G. Hefty ◽  
Pamala C. Cole ◽  
Jennifer L. Williamson ◽  
Pat M. Love
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Marine Climate

scholarly journals Review of existing energy management standards and possibilities for its introduction in Serbia

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 613-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dubravka Jelic ◽  
Dusan Gordic ◽  
Milun Babic ◽  
Davor Koncalovic ◽  
Vanja Sustersic
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
Current State

Until recent times, energy management practices primarily consisted in replacing inefficient equipment and then using any number of methods to estimate obtained savings. Experience shows that positive effects of energy efficient improvements were decreased over time. There have been significant efforts over the last decade to define appropriate standards and best practices and implement the consistent energy management system to increase and maintain the energy savings. The knowledge gained from thousands of energy efficient projects is driving a transition from traditional tactical practice (one-time "build and forget" projects) to energy management strategies proposed and endorsed by a number of international organizations. The current status of internationally developed energy management standards, including an analysis of their shared features and differences is presented in this paper. The purpose of the analysis is to describe the current state of ?best practices? for this emerging area of energy efficiency policymaking in order to study the possibility of implementation of energy management standards in Serbia and to estimate the effects and the potential for energy saving that would be made by its implementation.

Energy efficiency in the European water industry: learning from best practices

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Frijns ◽  
R. Middleton ◽  
C. Uijterlinde ◽  
G. Wheale
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
European Water

Energy costs and climate change challenges the water industry to improve their energy efficiency. The number of examples of energy measures in water production and treatment is growing rapidly. In this paper, best practices of energy efficiency from the European water industry are presented with the objective of learning from each other. The best practices are collected within the framework of the Global Water Research Coalition's attempt to devise a global compendium ‘Best practices in the energy efficient design and operation of water industry assets’. The case studies in the compendium show significant energy savings in all parts of the water cycle. Examples with potential include the improved operational set up of pumping design, on line aeration control, and energy-efficient bubble aerators and sludge belt thickeners. Next to optimising energy efficiency across the water cycle, there are also opportunities for energy generation. Promising practices include biogas production from sludge (co)digestion and hydraulic energy generation from micro-turbines.

scholarly journals Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Baechler ◽  
Z. T. Taylor ◽  
R. Bartlett ◽  
T. Gilbride ◽  
M. Hefty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Marine Climate

scholarly journals Building America Best Practices Series Volume 15: 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid Climate

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Baechler ◽  
Marye G. Hefty ◽  
Pamala C. Cole ◽  
Karen Adams ◽  
Christine F. Noonan
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Humid Climate ◽  
Hot Humid Climate

scholarly journals Post Energy Audit of Two Mosques as a Case Study of Intermittent Occupancy Buildings: Toward more Sustainable Mosques

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 10111
Author(s):  
Younness EL Fouih ◽  
Amine Allouhi ◽  
Jamil Abdelmajid ◽  
Tarik Kousksou ◽  
Youssef Mourad
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Rating System ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
The World ◽  
Operation Phase

Mosques are buildings with a unique occupancy schedule and special energy and water consumption scheme. Generally, this type of buildings lacks the application of energy efficiency solutions and sustainable guidelines during the conception, construction and the operation phase. Interestingly, these iconic edifices can play a key role in raising awareness for sustainability and promoting cleaner energy technologies. The first aim of this work is to present energy audit results, recommended energy savings solutions for two historical mosques in Marrakech (Morocco). A detailed discussion of the adopted solutions is presented and an economic assessment was performed. Then, a two-year energy savings evaluation was conducted for the two mosques. Conclusions about the adequacy of the proposed solutions is presented. The second part is dedicated to outline some guidelines and sustainable criteria to consider for establishing an international sustainable mosques label. The creation of a such sustainable label will encourage spreading sustainable best practices in mosques and other types of buildings. It will also help to compare sustainable performances of different mosques around the world by establishing an adapted sustainable rating system.

scholarly journals Building America Best Practices Series, Volume 9: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climates

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Baechler ◽  
Marye G. Hefty ◽  
Jennifer L. Williamson ◽  
Kathleen A. Ruiz ◽  
Rosemarie Bartlett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Dry Climates

Get More Out of Less, Best Practices for Main Steam Measurement

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Verhaagen ◽  
Katie Hausman ◽  
Emily Saopraseuth
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Flow Measurement ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Steam Line ◽  
Pitot Tube ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Main Steam Line ◽  
Main Steam

The way DP flow is applied and choice of primary element often follows tried and tested methods, this can lead to higher capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX) costs than is necessary. The latest technology allows an alternative, better practice approach to DP flow that can result to better measurement accuracy and CAPEX and OPEX reductions. In this study, best practices for steam flow measurement in main steam lines to allow for optimization are identified. The inherent advantages with measuring each critical point around the main steam line are discussed. There are major benefits associated with direct measurement over inferred measurement in high pressure and temperature applications. By measuring main steam line flows directly, plant and process visibility is gained. These measurements are quite accurate because changing process conditions can be captured in the flow measurement. A technology comparison between a flow nozzle and averaging pitot tube shows the advantages of utilizing the averaging pitot tube technology for critical steam measurements. Installation and maintenance best practices are highlighted. Another case study depicts the advantages to making direct measurements around the turbine, especially with trending demand. A case study focusing on cost savings depicts how using modern flow technology can provide significant cost and energy savings.

scholarly journals Building America Best Practices Series Volume 16: 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid Climate

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Baechler ◽  
Marye G. Hefty ◽  
Pamala C. Cole ◽  
Karen Adams ◽  
Ryan S. Butner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Humid Climate

scholarly journals Energy Savings Certificate Markets: Opportunities and Implementation Barriers

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Friedman ◽  
Lori Bird ◽  
Galen Barbose
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New York ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
The United States ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Early Experiences ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Voluntary Market

Early experiences with energy savings certificates (ESCs) have revealed their merits and the challenges associated with them. While in the United States ESC markets have yet to gain significant traction, lessons can be drawn from early experiences in the states of Connecticut and New York, as well as from established markets in Italy, France, and elsewhere. The staying power of European examples demonstrates that ESCs can help initiate more efficiency projects. This article compares ESCs with renewable energy certificates (RECs), looks at the unique opportunities and challenges they present, and reviews solutions and best practices demonstrated by early ESC markets. Three major potential ESC market types are also reviewed: compliance, voluntary, and carbon. Additionally, factors that will benefit ESC markets in the United States are examined: new state EEPS policies, public interest in tools to mitigate climate change, and the growing interest in a voluntary market for ESCs.

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