If you are a medium to large consumer in a developed, mature market, there is a likelihood that you have been approached by an energy supplier or broker offering a brand spanking new flexible energy contract. These contracts are not necessarily a completely new offering and have been around for a while. But what has …
Design and Building Fabric – Passive Measures Regulatory factors (for example, UK Building Regulations and comparable design requirements) control modern building designs, which include backup values for the thermal performance of building elements (u-values) and the efficiency of HVAC and lighting. The building must, however, have an overall energy performance that can be achieved through …
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Investing a lot of money in energy-saving devices and technology may save energy, but are there any other fast wins? Could the tenants’ behaviours jeopardise the technical investment? People are the most valuable and important resource in energy management, yet they may also be the most difficult to manage. Technology is only an enabler and …
You may find yourself questioning: To what energy sources is the installation actually connected? Is the capacity sufficient? Is the company about to expand to the point where demand exceeds the capacity of the local infrastructure? The energy sources that an organisation utilises will be heavily influenced by its location, the availability of grid connections, …
To be successful in energy management, a process-driven system that facilitates change and is backed by technology that closely evaluates what, where, why, and how energy is utilised is required. Areas and possibilities for improvement will be identified via careful monitoring and analysis. The international standard ISO 50001 – Energy Management lays out a framework …
Facilities managers and their colleagues will confront several energy management problems as energy costs continue to rise, worries about reliable energy sources linger, and legislative requirements related to emissions and climate change policies grow. The manner in which energy management is carried out, as well as the related tasks and functions, varies based on the …
