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Completely revised and edited throughout, the latest edition of this best-selling reference includes four new chapters covering electrical distribution systems; motors and drives; building commissioning; and the impact of human behavior on facility energy management. Also updated are chapters on lighting, HVAC systems, web based building automation and control systems, green buildings, and greenhouse gas management. Written by three of the most respected energy professionals in the industry, this book examines the fundamental objectives of energy management, and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. Guide to Energy Management continues as one of the leading educational resources, both for individuals who are currently active as an energy managers or energy professionals, as well as for those just entering the field. It is the most widely used college and university textbook on the topic, as well as one of the most extensively used books for professional development training in the field, with well over 17,000 energy professionals having used it as a part of their training. Additional topics covered include energy auditing, energy bills, life cycle costing, electrical distribution systems, boilers, steam distribution systems, control systems and computers, energy systems maintenance, insulation, compressed air, renewable energy sources and water management, distributed generation and creating green buildings.

CONTENTS 1 – Introduction to Energy Management
2 – The Energy Audit Process: An Overview
3 – Understanding Energy Bills
4 – Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Costing
5 – Electrical Distribution Systems
6 – Lighting
7 – Electric Motors and Drives
8– Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
9– Understanding and Managing Boilers
10 – Steam Distribution Systems
11 – Control Systems and Computers
12 – Energy Systems Maintenance
13 – Insulation
14 – Compressed Air Systems and Process Energy Management
15 – Renewable Energy Sources and Water Management
16 – Distributed Generation
17 – Web-Based Building Automation Controls and Energy Information Systems
18 – Creating Green Buildings
19 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
20 – Commissioning for New and Existing Buildings
21 – Human Behavior and Facility Energy Management
Appendix, Index 

ISBN: 0-88173-765-8

Format: Illustrated hardcover | Size: 6 x 9 Inches | Pages: 749