Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Facilities by Using RES …
Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Facilities by Using RES Systems as a Criterion for Environmental Quality Improvement October 2020 Journal of Ecological Engineering 21(7):204-209
3 · Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring new buildings are sustainable and energy-efficient will be key to our efforts to tackle …
Description. Energy efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task – that is, eliminating energy waste. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing demand for energy imports, and lowering our costs on a household and economy-wide level. While renewable energy technologies ...
HOW TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ON OIL & GAS FACILITIES …
2 Objectives of the paper. The objectives of this paper are to describe the methodologies and tools developed internally by TOTAL to minimize energy consumptions firstly on existing assets, and through studies of new developments. A summary of main achievements is discussed hereafter.
Designing an energy efficient facility is not a one-time process, but a continuous cycle of learning and improvement. You should always seek feedback, input, and suggestions from ...
Efficiency and Innovation In U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use
Energy management usually provides savings from a number of sources: (1) reduced fuel use; (2) reconciliation of errors in utility bills; (3) using consumption information to negotiate better fuel purchase contracts; and (4) reduced waste of raw materials, attributable to the enhanced precision of energy use.
A perfect match: Energy efficiency and facility management
Here is a look at five facility management areas that can benefit from energy efficiency: 1. Lighting. One of the best ways to ensure optimum power savings and an energy efficient infrastructure is to focus on lighting systems that will use less power than the outdated systems that have been operating for so long.
Efficient use of energy in oil and gas upstream facilities
The mission of the IOGP Energy Efficiency Expert Group is to provide materials that will support widespread implementation of energy efficiency technologies and practices for existing and new offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities. This Report shares recommended practices for energy management and optimization for the design, …
Multiple-attribute decision-making approach for an energy-efficient facility layout design …
Due to the trends of energy shortage and energy price rise, energy efficiency, which was always ignored over the past decades, becomes a worldwide hot issue and also a significant challenge for most factories. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate energy-relevant criterion as a key criterion with traditional criteria in the …
Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Buildings: A Systematic Review …
For campus facilities, an energy-aware intelligent facility management system was developed based on safety, energy consumption, and occupant satisfaction to help facility managers improve the energy efficiency, safety, and damage of …
9 Efficient Energy Tips for Manufacturing Facilities | BECIS
In today''s industrial environment, energy efficiency become a pivotal factor for manufacturing facilities aiming to curb operational costs and bolster competitiveness. With the industrial sector marked by significant energy demands, the adoption of energy-efficient tips mitigates environmental impact and unveils substantial economic and …
How to optimize building energy consumption: A Guide for Facility …
Utilize predictive analytics to forecast future energy consumption patterns and trends. By analyzing historical data and using machine learning algorithms, facility managers can identify potential energy-saving opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions to enhance energy efficiency. 3.
The Energy Efficiency portfolio comprises of diverse projects in the areas Lighting and Appliances, and Buildings. The Energy Efficient projects in lighting and appliances aim at removing barriers, creating enabling environments and transforming national markets as a channel of combating climate change. With the support of the GEF UNEP Climate …
(PDF) Energy efficiency in healthcare institutions
2014 ). Notably, energy consumption in healthcare institutions arises from space heating, cooling, ventilation, steam production, equipme nt usage, lighting, cooking, and domestic hot. water. The ...
Energy efficiency practices in facilities management in Johannesburg …
This study revealed that the biggest barrier to the implementation of energy efficient facilities management practices was the cost implications of adopting FM strategies and rated the lowest were policies and regulations of energy efficiency standards. Cost reduction was the highest rated factor that promotes energy efficiency practices.
The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Sports Facilities: How to Save Energy and Enhance the Fan Experience
To reduce their carbon footprint, facilities can adopt strategies like using renewable energy, implementing energy-efficient technologies, and deploying smart energy management systems. Water Usage : Sports facilities require considerable water for irrigating fields, maintaining green spaces, and providing amenities.
Three Ways Facility Managers Can Improve Energy Efficiency of Building Systems
Facility managers can reduce energy waste by effectively using control solutions to improve the efficiency of lighting and HVAC systems. No matter the technology, if lighting remains on in unoccupied areas or in rooms fully lit …
Beyond climate change mitigation, energy saving in buildings also plays a critical function: a. Buildings that perform well on energy efficiency is crucial for better livability and …
Strategic frameworks for sustainability and corporate governance in healthcare facilities; approaches to energy-efficient …
For example, a 500-bed hospital costs approximately 5 million dollars per year to maintain the healthcare facilities [5]. In the United States, hospital is the most carbon-intensive type of ...
Saving. energy should be a matter of course for Hong Kong. This document lays out our energy-saving policy, strategy and targets. The Hong Kong SAR Government has taken …
$45M available for energy efficiency retrofits: DOE | Facilities Dive
The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced six awards totaling roughly $45 million to facilitate access to capital for funding energy efficiency projects, including audits, upgrades and retrofits. The awards would be administered to Washington D.C. and five U.S. states through the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund …
Characteristics of energy-efficient swimming facilities – A case …
Characteristics of six energy-efficient swimming facilities were investigated. •. Key characteristics and technology were put in relation to energy consumption. •. Water consumption has a significant influence on energy consumption. •. Even some of the most efficient facilities show potential for improvement.
Energy Efficiency 2020. Buildings. A complex interplay of factors will determine how the Covid-19 crisis influences energy intensity in the buildings sector in the coming years. In the short term, three trends are …
Energy Efficiency | Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office
Eye on Energy Efficiency. We strive to maintain daily operations effectively, while saving energy every day. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits as it can reduce carbon emissions and lower our costs on a University and economy-wide level. Our Office''s efforts to improve energy efficiency are realised in every step of our work.
Energy-efficient retrofitting strategies for healthcare facilities …
Energy-efficient retrofitting strategies for healthcare facilities in hot-humid climate: Parametric and economical analysis December 2020 Alexandria Engineering Journal 59(6):4549-4562
Ways Facility Managers Can Improve Energy Efficiency of …
Facility managers are on the frontlines to implement energy efficiency initiatives due to their invaluable input and hands-on experience with such challenges. The U.S. Department of Energy believes that the energy consumption of buildings could be reduced by 20% by 2030 if current energy-efficient technologies were used.
Energy Efficiency: Buildings and Industry | Department …
Energy-efficient homes and buildings use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances and electronics, and energy-efficient manufacturing facilities use less energy to produce goods. Energy efficiency is one …
The latest 2021 edition of the Building Energy Code (BEC) has improved the overall building energy efficiency by over 23% as compared with the 2012 edition. It is expected the energy efficiency of the BEC could be further increased by 10% before 2035. For example, the energy retrofit of central building services equipment that comply with BEC ...
