Energy Management in Buildings

Energy Management in Buildings Synopsis

The role of the energy manager has evolved significantly as the task of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from buildings has become increasingly important. Managers are now technical experts, negotiators, construction project managers, procurement specialists, efficiency advocates and often provide energy services to others.

This comprehensive book covers how to:

conduct an energy audit

plan a monitoring and verification strategy

make any energy-saving campaign successful

evaluate and make the financial case for energy-saving measures

make use of free energy for lighting and managing heat loss and gain.

It also contains special chapters on:

ventilation, heating and cooling

demand management through automated systems

lighting

most requirements of industrial facilities

regulatory requirements in Britain, Europe and the United States

the use of smart meters and monitoring

how to achieve zero energy buildings

the use of renewable energy.

For all professional energy, building and facilities managers, energy consultants, students, trainees and academics. It takes the reader from basic concepts to the latest advanced thinking, with principles applicable anywhere in the world and in any climate.