Energy Efficiency Management Articles & Analysis
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Energy efficiency management in India: a supply side perspective
The rapid pace of India's industrial development has altered the demand-supply situation for power generation and also set the process of opening up of markets by state regulators. In the backdrop of the expected growth rate of 9% envisaged for the Indian economy, power sector requires a capacity addition of 78,000 MW in the 11th Plan with the objective of 'power for all by 2012'. During fiscal ...
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Energy management and effective energy use in Ukraine: basic problems and ways to solve them
In this paper, barriers in the way of energy efficiency are considered and classified. The classification is made in six blocks: financial, sociological, manufacturing, management-organisational, legal and market. A strategy to overcome these barriers and the achievement of more effective energetics in Ukraine are proposed. On the basis of the strategy, five indissoluble tasks are considered: ...
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What are energy metering companies?
Energy metering companies refer to professional companies specializing in energy metering and energy efficiency management.business scope of energy metering companies involve measurement technical services, technology development, technical consultation, metering instrument sales, energy measurement solution provision, energy measurement project implementation, energy statistical analysis ...
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Energy-efficient and environmentally safe information and communication technology usage in higher education institutions: a "practise-what-you-preach" challenge
During the past 15 years, in the quest for energy-efficient Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), scientists from several universities - including the University of Bordeaux 1 since the outset - institutes, laboratories and consultants worldwide, have devoted much effort to convincing policy makers, manufacturers and users not to ignore ICTs as a key energy end-use sector. In the ...
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Biofuel Promotion for Environmentally Sustainable Energy and Water Services
The success of power sector reform in India will rely in part on groundwater management improvements in the agricultural sector. Unreliable power supply and subsidized tariff structures lead to excessive water pumping by farmers who tend to pump water based on the power supply made available to them. Over-pumping contributes to higher energy consumption and rapid depletion of the groundwater ...
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100A Energy Meter parameter
The energy meter is an instrument used to measure electrical energy. An 100A Energy Meter refers to a meter that can measure a maximum current of 100A,if the load current exceeds 100A, it will cause damage to the energy meter. Simply speaking about the parameter of 100A alone is difficult to have a clear understanding. For a 230V single-phase energy meter with 100A, the maximum allowable power ...
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The Iterative History of Electricity Meters
Electricity meters have come a long way since their inception in the late 1800s. The first electricity meters were simple devices that measured the amount of electricity consumed by a household or business. They were mechanical in nature and relied on a spinning disk to measure the amount of electricity that was being used. Over time, these simple devices became more sophisticated and started to ...
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Providing full-service energy consulting and strategy development case study
Challenge: Antea Group's Global Corporate Consultancy was engaged to provide energy management consulting and strategy development for a multinational provider of consumer goods. Our client requested assistance to define and roll out an energy strategy and management plan for their entire enterprise to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across the globe. Our team was ...
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Riello UPS and Audi for E-Mobility - Case Study
AUDI Brand Experience Center at Munich Airport: Efficient energy management in the charging park for e-mobility. The automobile manufacturer Audi currently operates 78 AC charging points and six HPC charging points at Munich Airport in order to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations. The Audi Brand Experience Center located there is consistently geared towards ...
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Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]
The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. Balancing these factors is not always easy. The comfort of the employees who spend hours in the shop has to be taken into account, as well as the comfort of the customers who come in and out during the day. In addition, generalised energy ...
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Green clouds
Cloud computing has been on the up since the days when it was just blue sky thinking. Today, however, many challenges remain including perceptions of security and energy consumption. However, a study by researchers in India published in the appropriately named International Journal of Cloud Computing, suggests that with the right moves, cloud computing could become the truly green way forward. ...
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Energy Management in Universities: Rey Juan Carlos University [Case Study]
Energy management in a university with a multitude of buildings and users is a challenge and this is without mention the rising energy costs... Once your university's spending plans are finalised, it is likely that energy bills won’t add up. Therefore, you will have to ask yourself, how to limit cost increases, where energy is wasted, how to cut these costs and finally, how to be more ...
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Utility Advice Company (UAC) - Case Study
Utility Advice Company (UAC) Team is an independent brokerage based in London that offers advice covering the full range of business ...
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The value an Energy Manager brings to your company
If you are considering incorporating an energy manager into your staff and you are not sure if this professional role will add value to your company, Enrique Pérez (Energy Efficiency Manager at CIRSA) will clarify your doubts in this article: The importance of Energy Costs in the company's costs If we start by analysing energy costs and compare them with other operating costs, we will see ...
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Powering Efficiency: Effective Energy Management in Facilities
Effective energy management is a crucial aspect of facility management that holds the key to unlocking significant cost savings, enhancing sustainability, and minimising environmental impact. By implementing strategic energy management practices, facilities can optimise their energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to a greener future. In this week’s article, we ...
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Utility Companies: Energy Services and Goals 2024
Utilities are a key player with which almost all individuals or companies must interact. Organizations require energy to carry out their business activities, and therefore seek out the utilities that provide the best service. In last week's article, we delved into the context of Energy Service Companies, examining their challenges, priorities, and trends. Today, we shift the focus to utilities. ...
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Rhode Island: little state, big energy efficiency opportunity
Rhode Island is often the butt of jokes about its size, a lot of them having to do with an inability among residents to screw in electric light bulbs. But when it comes to energy policy, the state has often loomed large, even if few people notice. For example, it was Rhode Island that led the way with electric industry restructuring in the 1990s. California and Massachusetts usually get the ...
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Application of DC meters in PV power generation.
Application of DC meters in PV power generation. PV power generation systems convert solar energy into electrical energy by utilizing solar panels. This type of energy is clean and does not rely on conventional energy sources. PV power generation systems comprise solar panels, controllers, inverters, DC power supplies, and energy meters. The use of DC meters in PV power generation is very ...
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Key decisions for sustainable utility energy management
This paper summarizes the outcomes of the international sustainable energy management workshop as part of the Water Research Foundation project “Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy Management.” This paper provides a review of key decisions and barriers to water utility energy management. This paper also provides a discussion of a decision framework to address sustainable energy ...
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3 Successful Case Studies in the Energy Management Industry
When discussing energy management in buildings, the focus often gravitates toward large retail, industrial, or corporate office spaces, while cultural buildings tend to remain in the periphery of the conversation. In this article, we will delve into the case studies in the energy management industry of three cultural buildings from an energy efficiency standpoint. Spacewell Energy has recently ...
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