The document summarizes a presentation on capital projects and energy management. It discusses opportunities to improve envelope systems, HVAC, controls, lighting, and consider alternative/renewable technologies. Experts on the panel discussed benefits of brushless DC motors, building automation, LED lighting, and questions to consider regarding geothermal, co-generation, and renewable energy options like solar and wind. The goal is for audiences to think about energy efficiency of systems and how renewable energy fits their needs and energy mix.
Helping mining companies with their sustainability strategiesSchneider Electric
Schneider Electric™ has a proven record of leading
companies to thriving sustainability programs across
economic, environmental, and social dimensions. As
a global leader in sustainability services, we provide
an end-to-end solution that truly sets us apart from
others and integrates strategies, technologies, and
implementation capabilities.
Copyright AIST Reprinted with Permission. Presented at the 2013 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition (AISTech 2013). In an industrial facility, nothing operates without a reliable flow of electricity. Therefore, it is critical to properly maintain the switchgear and switchboards that distribute electricity through the power system. Switchboards are more commonly used in commercial and light industrial Low Voltage applications, while switchgear is usually specified in heavy industrial Medium Voltage applications, where the demands on the equipment require more robust construction.
This 2015 Environmental Leader “Top Project of the Year” award winner uses wireless gateways to integrate a historical science building into its campus-wide building management system to monitor and manage energy use and reduce costs.
Chrisestom Ochieng, KIS , Uganda
The East Africa Masterclass at Terrat focused on the village level experience of off-grid energy. We have invited local leaders and rural energy providers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania.
We were keen for village headmen and headwomen to share their village experiences of energy provision and to tell us about the outcomes and impacts of productive energy use in relation to standards of living, education, heath and employment in the village.
The workshop heard from the off grid energy providers about their achievements and challenges in bringing off-grid energy to villages and how they have worked with village leaders and the village community.
Helping mining companies with their sustainability strategiesSchneider Electric
Schneider Electric™ has a proven record of leading
companies to thriving sustainability programs across
economic, environmental, and social dimensions. As
a global leader in sustainability services, we provide
an end-to-end solution that truly sets us apart from
others and integrates strategies, technologies, and
implementation capabilities.
Copyright AIST Reprinted with Permission. Presented at the 2013 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition (AISTech 2013). In an industrial facility, nothing operates without a reliable flow of electricity. Therefore, it is critical to properly maintain the switchgear and switchboards that distribute electricity through the power system. Switchboards are more commonly used in commercial and light industrial Low Voltage applications, while switchgear is usually specified in heavy industrial Medium Voltage applications, where the demands on the equipment require more robust construction.
This 2015 Environmental Leader “Top Project of the Year” award winner uses wireless gateways to integrate a historical science building into its campus-wide building management system to monitor and manage energy use and reduce costs.
Chrisestom Ochieng, KIS , Uganda
The East Africa Masterclass at Terrat focused on the village level experience of off-grid energy. We have invited local leaders and rural energy providers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania.
We were keen for village headmen and headwomen to share their village experiences of energy provision and to tell us about the outcomes and impacts of productive energy use in relation to standards of living, education, heath and employment in the village.
The workshop heard from the off grid energy providers about their achievements and challenges in bringing off-grid energy to villages and how they have worked with village leaders and the village community.
Many newer UPS systems have an energy-saving operating mode known as “eco-mode” or by some other descriptor. Nevertheless, surveys show that virtually no data centers actually use this mode, because of the known or anticipated side-effects. Unfortunately, the marketing materials for these operating modes do not adequately explain the cost / benefit tradeoffs. This paper shows that eco-mode provides a reduction of approximately 2% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contraindicated are also described.
IES Faculty – Part L, EPC’s & the VE (Part 1)IES VE
IES Faculty – London, 7th March 2012
Niall Gibson presents at IES Faculty - Part L, EPCs & the VE. Session 1 covers how The Building Regulations have evolved since the introduction of the EPBD; the current situation and what the future holds and specialist advice on the changes.
Enclosure Strategies for Efficiency – Data Center Efficiency Best-Practice Starts with Your Racks
Historically, Data Center managers didn't invest much thought in their deployment of server racks beyond basic functionality, air flow, and the initial cost of the rack itself. Today, the widespread deployment of high-density configurations is causing major hot spot concerns and capacity issues. These factors, along with the high cost of power, require a sound understanding of how your server rack deployment plan relates to your overall efficiency strategy.
To view the recorded webinar presentation, please visit http://www.42u.com/enclosure-strategies-webinar.htm
Funding Infrastructure Investments with Guaranteed PerformanceSchneider Electric
Municipalities are dealing with numerous financial constraints, and trying to improve or expand systems is often trumped by maintaining deteriorating assets. Discover the potential benefits of Performance Contracting (PC). PC is an alternate delivery method to the traditional CIP process for the implementation of operational cost saving and energy saving projects. While the PC process has been used extensively in municipal buildings for decades -- primarily for HVAC and lighting improvements -- it has only recently begun to be used by water and wastewater utilities for process-centric improvements to treatment plants, pump/lift stations and other assets.
Energy Management Impact on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in Industrial E...Schneider Electric
Today, the pressure is on enterprises to meet environmental targets. The prospect of losing business if sustainability objectives are not met is very real. This is leading to a future where top environmental performers will become market leaders. To remain competitive, companies need to produce goods in an energy efficient manner. This paper examines industrial efficiency improvement measures that focus on equipment, process, and people.
The Green Building presentation is to introduce regulation and strategies to reduce buildings impacts on the Environment considering water consumption ,energy consumption ,waste generation in addition to building indoor quality, which will be valuable for architects and engineers who interested in LEED accreditation.
Green Building presentation discuss the following aspects
§ Building Environmental impacts
§ Green Buildings Benefits
§ Green building Basic Aspects
A. Sustainable sites
B. Water Efficiency
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Materials & Resources
E. Indoor Environmental Quality
The mentioned above aspects cover building selected activities during design and construction
PVSyst is a standard tool for determining the generation from a solar plant, however there is little standardisation over the losses to be assumed.
Based on Gensol's experience, every loss has been analysed & through this document we are indicating on the loss percentage to be assumed.
AIM:
To study the need and importance of energy efficiency for the hospitals.
OBJECTIVES:
To study the energy efficiency and its importance.
To analyse the need of energy efficient buildings mainly focusing on hospitals now-a-days.
To study the benefits of energy efficient buildings
To study and analyse, how to optimize the building load on environment.
To study the certain measures which can be taken to design energy efficient buildings.
Learn how you can achieve sustained energy performance by addressing the 4 key hurdles most clients have. Understand how to unlock the power of data from your facilities so help you achieve your business goals
Photovoltaic Training - Session 4 - Plant MaintenanceLeonardo ENERGY
Importance of good maintenance procedure in the plant operation.
•
Components to be maintained.
o
PV Panel.
o
Inverter.
o
Transformer.
o
Solar tracker.
o
Cabinet.
•
Types of maintenance
o
Corrective maintenance.
o
Preventive Maintenance.
•
Supplies.
o
Critical elements.
o
Guarantees.
•
Management of spare parts and stock.
•
Types of inspections and reach
o
Visual inspections.
o
Deep inspections.
o
Frequency of revisions.
Many newer UPS systems have an energy-saving operating mode known as “eco-mode” or by some other descriptor. Nevertheless, surveys show that virtually no data centers actually use this mode, because of the known or anticipated side-effects. Unfortunately, the marketing materials for these operating modes do not adequately explain the cost / benefit tradeoffs. This paper shows that eco-mode provides a reduction of approximately 2% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contraindicated are also described.
IES Faculty – Part L, EPC’s & the VE (Part 1)IES VE
IES Faculty – London, 7th March 2012
Niall Gibson presents at IES Faculty - Part L, EPCs & the VE. Session 1 covers how The Building Regulations have evolved since the introduction of the EPBD; the current situation and what the future holds and specialist advice on the changes.
Enclosure Strategies for Efficiency – Data Center Efficiency Best-Practice Starts with Your Racks
Historically, Data Center managers didn't invest much thought in their deployment of server racks beyond basic functionality, air flow, and the initial cost of the rack itself. Today, the widespread deployment of high-density configurations is causing major hot spot concerns and capacity issues. These factors, along with the high cost of power, require a sound understanding of how your server rack deployment plan relates to your overall efficiency strategy.
To view the recorded webinar presentation, please visit http://www.42u.com/enclosure-strategies-webinar.htm
Funding Infrastructure Investments with Guaranteed PerformanceSchneider Electric
Municipalities are dealing with numerous financial constraints, and trying to improve or expand systems is often trumped by maintaining deteriorating assets. Discover the potential benefits of Performance Contracting (PC). PC is an alternate delivery method to the traditional CIP process for the implementation of operational cost saving and energy saving projects. While the PC process has been used extensively in municipal buildings for decades -- primarily for HVAC and lighting improvements -- it has only recently begun to be used by water and wastewater utilities for process-centric improvements to treatment plants, pump/lift stations and other assets.
Energy Management Impact on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in Industrial E...Schneider Electric
Today, the pressure is on enterprises to meet environmental targets. The prospect of losing business if sustainability objectives are not met is very real. This is leading to a future where top environmental performers will become market leaders. To remain competitive, companies need to produce goods in an energy efficient manner. This paper examines industrial efficiency improvement measures that focus on equipment, process, and people.
The Green Building presentation is to introduce regulation and strategies to reduce buildings impacts on the Environment considering water consumption ,energy consumption ,waste generation in addition to building indoor quality, which will be valuable for architects and engineers who interested in LEED accreditation.
Green Building presentation discuss the following aspects
§ Building Environmental impacts
§ Green Buildings Benefits
§ Green building Basic Aspects
A. Sustainable sites
B. Water Efficiency
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Materials & Resources
E. Indoor Environmental Quality
The mentioned above aspects cover building selected activities during design and construction
PVSyst is a standard tool for determining the generation from a solar plant, however there is little standardisation over the losses to be assumed.
Based on Gensol's experience, every loss has been analysed & through this document we are indicating on the loss percentage to be assumed.
AIM:
To study the need and importance of energy efficiency for the hospitals.
OBJECTIVES:
To study the energy efficiency and its importance.
To analyse the need of energy efficient buildings mainly focusing on hospitals now-a-days.
To study the benefits of energy efficient buildings
To study and analyse, how to optimize the building load on environment.
To study the certain measures which can be taken to design energy efficient buildings.
Learn how you can achieve sustained energy performance by addressing the 4 key hurdles most clients have. Understand how to unlock the power of data from your facilities so help you achieve your business goals
Photovoltaic Training - Session 4 - Plant MaintenanceLeonardo ENERGY
Importance of good maintenance procedure in the plant operation.
•
Components to be maintained.
o
PV Panel.
o
Inverter.
o
Transformer.
o
Solar tracker.
o
Cabinet.
•
Types of maintenance
o
Corrective maintenance.
o
Preventive Maintenance.
•
Supplies.
o
Critical elements.
o
Guarantees.
•
Management of spare parts and stock.
•
Types of inspections and reach
o
Visual inspections.
o
Deep inspections.
o
Frequency of revisions.
Strategies for making existing buildings in Brazil more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Describes strategies for creating high performance buildings.
Top 10 Products That Save Money - David McDougall, EnerNOCMassRecycle
Presentation delivered at MassRecycle's 4th Annual Green Office / Green Facility Conference, Bentley University, June 15, 2010. Get invited to next year’s conference by signing up to MassRecycle’s free email newsletter at www.massrecycle.org.
CEE and Seventhwave lead a rapid-fire discussion of innovative tech and program approaches, and the most meaningful recent research findings for utility representatives, efficiency program implementers, and both residential and commercial field experts.
Our Solatube Daylighting Systems are known as Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs). They capture sunlight using a rooftop dome, then transfer it indoors through a reflective tube that runs from the roof to the ceiling. From there, the light is evenly dispersed into the interior space using a diffuser.
When it comes to lighting, we believe that access to daylight is a human right. Studies have shown that people exposed to natural light are more productive, achieve a better sense of well-being, and are more positive. Until recently, the technology to deliver natural light to interior spaces like closets, bathrooms, offices and corridors simply didn’t exist. That’s no longer the case.
Infrastructure Solutions for Commercial Properties and DevelopersMestizo Enterprises
The days of talking about cost reduction are over. Our solutions are more sustainable, cost effective and less risky for your business. You'll end up with increased property value, increased marketability and lower operating and maintenance costs. Your Smart Property begins with our Intelligent Design. As a Private Operator you'll have more choice in how and where to apply the cost savings.
The fuel sunlight is free and abandon
No running / maintenance or
Almost free of maintenance
Very high warranty periods for the equipments
Supports green concepts directly
Other important benefits
Electricity Tariff can be fixed for the next 25 years
Ease of financial planning
Saving in electricity
Reduced carbon footprint and gain in green credits
Added marketing values for both local and foreign markets
ARC's Larry O'Brien Process Automation Presentation @ ARC Industry Forum 2010ARC Advisory Group
ARC's Larry O'Brien Process Automation Presentation @ ARC Industry Forum 2010 in Orlando, FL.
Using Process Automation to Optimize Energy Consumption
The Cost of Energy
How Well is Energy Managed in Today’s Plants?
Using Your Process Automation Infrastructure
with an Eye Toward Optimizing Energy
Consumption
The Business Value of Integrated Power &
Automation
Enabling Technologies
Training Your People and Managing Knowledge
Moving Forward
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
2. Agenda
Part I - The Basics of Energy Management –
What You Need to Know
Part II - Making Energy Performance
Contracting Work for your District
Part III - Grab Long-term Benefits from
your Capital Projects
2
4. Panel of Experts
Dan Birleau
ERS
Roger Smith
BBS Architects
Marc Quail
TRANE
William Steward
TRANE
James Slavetskas
JBS PE Consulting
4
5. Envelope Systems (Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors)
HVAC, Controls and Building Automation
Lighting Systems
Alternative Technologies and Renewable Energy
Options
5
6. Envelope Systems (Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors)
HVAC, Controls and Building Automation
Lighting Systems
Alternative Technologies and Renewable Energy
Options
6
7. DC Brushless Technologies
Brushless technology extends motor service life
and reduces maintenance
ECM up to 70% more efficient than PSC motors
Variable Speed improves Acoustics
Fan Coil with ECM
8. Efficiencies
On Permanent Split Capacitor
(PSC) motors, there is a
significant performance
degradation using multiple
speeds.
Typical full load efficiencies of a
motor is 55-65% at the rated
voltage
In part load, these efficiencies can
drop to 15-20%
On Brushless DC motors, full load Typical full-load efficiencies for
fractional motors
efficiencies are 70% or better
The real advantage of a brushless
DC motor becomes evident at part
load, where its performance edge
doubles or triples
9. Acoustical Benefits
Motors can still be used with
traditional thermostats
Soft Ramp between speeds
Allows the transition between
speeds (H-M-L) less noticeable
by occupants
Programmability
Motor speeds (RPM) can be
adjusted for fan speeds (H-M-
L) to minimize acoustical
levels
10.
11. Benefits of Improved IAQ
Risk Reduction
Lows health care
costs associated with
both VOC’s &
Airborne Biologics
Better Indoor Air
Quality leads to
increased Contaminants
productivity
Helps HVAC system
performance • Virus
• Bacteria
• Spores
Catalytic Air Cleaner
is the IAQ Solutions
Provider
11
12. Building Automation Systems
What they do Benefits
• Improve energy efficiency Reduce absenteeism
Improve system Improve student test scores
performance Improve teacher retention
Improve classroom Reduce operating costs
comfort level Taxpayer Accountability
Provide trends and
analysis
Allow for proactive
service
Operational and
maintenance efficiency
13. “Intelligent buildings successfully merge building management and IT systems to optimize
system performance and simplify facility operations”
14. Envelope Systems (Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors)
HVAC, Controls and Building Automation
Lighting Systems
Alternative Technologies and Renewable Energy
Options
14
15. • Directional light source
• LEDs are semi-conductors (non-filament source)
• Extended lifetime rating (>50,000 hours)
• Instant on (restrike times)
• Environmentally sound (no mercury)
• Cold temperature compliant – good for exterior
lighting
• Dimmable
16. • Wide range of:
̵Product quality
̵Claims of product life: from 50,000 hours to 100,000+
hours.
̵Efficacy: “my product is 135 lumens/W”
• Long testing procedures, energy efficiency programs
struggle to qualify products.
• Efficacy reached 200 lumens/W in a lab setting. Best
commercial products 60-80 lumens/W.
• Still more expensive than the
standard technologies.
17. • T5 is physically shorter and also
has a different pin base.
• Ambient temperature
significantly affects T5 and
T5HO lamp light output
• Both T5 and T5HO retain 95% of
light output at mean life, better
than T12 and most T8 lamps
18. • T5 and T5HO luminaries cost about 20% more than T8
luminaries.
• T5 and T5HO lamps and ballast are more expensive
• T5HO and T8 lamp-ballast systems have nearly
identical efficacy.
• T8 comes in more lamps-ballast
combination options: high
performance (“super”) T8
T
and reduced wattage T8 8
– more flexibility.
19. • Occupancy or daylighting based
- On/off
- Multi-level switching
- Dimming
• Passive infrared, ultrasonic, both
• Ceiling, wall or fixture mounted
• Wireless
• Scheduling Controls
• Most common problems:
- Misapplication
- Lack of or poor commissioning
20. Envelope Systems (Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors)
HVAC, Controls and Building Automation
Lighting Systems
Alternative Technologies and Renewable Energy
Options
20
21. Alternative Technologies and Renewable
Energy Options:
What are the questions that you should ask
yourself and your peers before going there?
21
22. GOAL:
“The goal is for the audience to begin to ask ourselves
questions about the energy efficiency of systems and
how does renewable energy fit into your energy mix”
22
23. Geothermal Systems (actually a
renewable – “The Earth”)
1. Why do I need a system such as Geothermal?
2. Do I have year around air conditioning needs
throughout my building(s)?
3. Do I need a new HVAC/Boiler/AC and distribution
system throughout my building(s)
4. How do I look at the economics associated with a
new system?
5. Full cost or incremental cost to upgrade?
6. Have I reviewed my control system capability?
7. What are the ground restrictions and quality of water
associated with drilling wells?
8. Is commissioning needed for the controls?
23
24. Co-Generation
1. Do I have a heat sink?
2. Will my utility rate schedule work with co-
generation/load reduction?
3. What do I feel is a reasonable profile is for generating
electricity? It is generally not 24/7 more like 10-12 hours
per day for School buildings.
4. Do you need back up generation for my building(s)?
5. Does this size fit my load reduction size?
6. Induction vs. synchronous?
7. Am I going through an HVAC/Boiler system upgrade?
8. How are my staff skills for performing some of the
routine maintenance requirements? Do you really want to
take this on? 24
25. Renewable Energy Options
1. What are my options?
2. PV, Wind, Biomass and Geothermal
3. What is the long term source of fuel for Biomass?
4. How can you make it fit into my energy management plan?
5. How can this “Program” within the school curriculum?
6. Are financial incentives available?
7. Are you expecting the Renewable energies to add
significantly to your energy reduction?
25
26. Envelope Systems (Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors)
HVAC, Controls and Building Automation
Lighting Systems
Alternative Technologies and Renewable Energy
Options
26
Editor's Notes
P- For decades now, we have promoted good filtration design to keep the building cleaner, and also to protect the condition and performance of our HVAC equipment. We have also strived to meet codes and process needs. The June 24. 2009 paper we just reviewed brings into focus new opportunities for Trane. Our unique TCACS system places us into a position of leadership in IAQ. TCACS is “State of the Art” in reducing levels of harmful and invisible contaminants that are better known to experts in the worlds of chemistry, biology and infectious disease control but are now becoming a concern to the general public.
What does green construction mean anyway: It is design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas: Sustainable site planning, Safeguarding water and water efficiency, Energy efficiency and renewable energy, Conservation of materials and resources, Indoor environmental quality Recognizing the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools, to provide guidance. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), created a LEED for Schools Rating System as a benchmark for green schools, with third-party reviews to ensure that school are healthy for students, comfortable for teachers and cost-effective. Interesting Fact: LEED certified green buildings use 30% less energy and 30-50% less water, and reduce harmful Carbon Dioxide emissions by 40% [i]