This document discusses building energy efficiency and lowering fossil fuel consumption. It provides information on how much power different appliances and systems use, as well as strategies to reduce energy consumption through daylighting, water and insulation improvements, and switching to more efficient HVAC and lighting systems. Variable refrigerant flow HVAC systems and LED lighting are highlighted as more efficient options. The document emphasizes the importance of monitoring energy use to reduce waste and lower costs over the lifetime of buildings and equipment.
Reduce Energy Consumption with LED Lighting, Co-generation, & Wireless Automa...The Brewer-Garrett Company
Energy efficiency in facilities can be achieved by using best practices in LED lighting, co-generation, and wireless automation. This presentation covers the costs and benefits, where these technologies can be applied, and what funding is available to assist with return on investment (ROI). For more information visit www.brewer-garrett.com or call 888-774-9405.
Reduce Energy Consumption with LED Lighting, Co-generation, & Wireless Automa...The Brewer-Garrett Company
Energy efficiency in facilities can be achieved by using best practices in LED lighting, co-generation, and wireless automation. This presentation covers the costs and benefits, where these technologies can be applied, and what funding is available to assist with return on investment (ROI). For more information visit www.brewer-garrett.com or call 888-774-9405.
Energy efficient windows will make your home more comfortable, dramatically reduce your energy costs and help to create a brighter, cleaner and healthier environment.In addition to this they lower HVAC costs and helps in increasing light inside your home.Also these windows prevent furniture and carpet colour fading.
Habitat for Humanity Armenia foundation has developed a leaflet on energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy within EU-funded "Access to Renewable and Efficient Energy in Municipalities Vayk and Spitak" Project.
PowerPoint Presentation on how to save energy made by Diana Mujoiu, student in 7th grade from Magura School for the multilateral Comenius project "Mission into the Future - A Quest for Sustainability" (2012 - 2014)
Rolly's Electrical Townsville - Presentation August 2013Ashley Robinson
Rolly’s Electrical is an owner operated Electrical Contractor based inTownsville. It was established in 2011 by Ashley Robinson (Rolly) in partnership Raewyn McDowell.
http://rollyselectrical.com.au/index.php
Ashley has over 16 years experience in the industry having done residential, commercial and industrial work.
Rolly’s Electrical can meet all your electrical and air conditioning requirements for residential, Commercial and Industrial work and is available for breakdown services.
Specialties
Air Conditioning, Power points, Lights, Fans, Tariff changes, Generator switches, Ovens, Switchboards, Renovations, Rewires
Climate change challenge us to review our life style specially on patterns of energy use. Excessiveness in energy uses makes energy management not optimal.
We can handle it very easy, by doing little things following, so much energy can be saved for our future sustainability.
Energy efficient windows will make your home more comfortable, dramatically reduce your energy costs and help to create a brighter, cleaner and healthier environment.In addition to this they lower HVAC costs and helps in increasing light inside your home.Also these windows prevent furniture and carpet colour fading.
Habitat for Humanity Armenia foundation has developed a leaflet on energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy within EU-funded "Access to Renewable and Efficient Energy in Municipalities Vayk and Spitak" Project.
PowerPoint Presentation on how to save energy made by Diana Mujoiu, student in 7th grade from Magura School for the multilateral Comenius project "Mission into the Future - A Quest for Sustainability" (2012 - 2014)
Rolly's Electrical Townsville - Presentation August 2013Ashley Robinson
Rolly’s Electrical is an owner operated Electrical Contractor based inTownsville. It was established in 2011 by Ashley Robinson (Rolly) in partnership Raewyn McDowell.
http://rollyselectrical.com.au/index.php
Ashley has over 16 years experience in the industry having done residential, commercial and industrial work.
Rolly’s Electrical can meet all your electrical and air conditioning requirements for residential, Commercial and Industrial work and is available for breakdown services.
Specialties
Air Conditioning, Power points, Lights, Fans, Tariff changes, Generator switches, Ovens, Switchboards, Renovations, Rewires
Climate change challenge us to review our life style specially on patterns of energy use. Excessiveness in energy uses makes energy management not optimal.
We can handle it very easy, by doing little things following, so much energy can be saved for our future sustainability.
Upgrading and replacing energy-consuming equipment in buildings offers an important capital investment opportunity, with the potential for significant economic, climate, and employment impacts. In the United States alone, more than $279 billion
could be invested across the residential, commercial, and institutional market segments. This investment could yield more
than $1 trillion of energy savings over 10 years, equivalent to savings of approximately 30 percent of the annual electricity spend in the United States. If all of these retrofits were undertaken, more than 3.3 million cumulative job years of employment could be created. These jobs would include a range of skill qualifications, and would be geographically diverse across the United States. Additionally, if all of these retrofits were successfully undertaken, it would reduce U.S. emissions by nearly 10 percent. The potential employment and climate benefits presented by energy efficiency retrofits have led The Rockefeller Foundation to explore a program initiative in this area, and to partner with Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors to produce this research report as a publicly-available resource for all interested stakeholders.
JEG Building Solutions look at some of the best energy efficient building materials on the market today. Long-term energy efficiency is essential for modern construction, to help our planet and cut our energy costs.
I came to know regarding this competition from rediff.com
The idea of Energy Efficient design is
to modulate the conditions such that they
are always within or as close as possible to
comfort zone.Modulations introduced by the
landscape,built form,envelope,materials and
other control measures bring the conditions
within the range throughout twenty four hours
cycle.
This is goal of Energy Efficient Architecture
Buildings, as they are designed and used today, contribute to serious environmental and economical problems because of excessive consumption of energy and other natural resources. The close connection between energy use in buildings and environmental damage arises because energy-intensive and monetarily expensive solutions sought to construct a building and meet its demands for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting cause severe depletion of invaluable environmental resources
Energy resource efficiency in new constructions
can be effected by adopting an
Integrated Approach To Building Design.
Tips and actions that you can take to save precious dollars on your electricity bills. Presented by the Melton Sustainable Living Group Inc, Melton West, Australia
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Net Zero Energy Buildings - Checklists for ArchitectsElton Sherwin
This short document contains various checklists from Addicted to Energy and four never before published pages that may help your design be more efficient and more innovative.
In this presentation some of the energy efficient products are being presented and some of the manufacturing techniques and processes are being discussed to create energy efficient products,
A zero energy home is not just a “green home” or a home with solar panels.
A zero energy home combines advanced design and superior building systems with energy efficiency and on-site solar panels to produce a better home.
Zero energy homes are ultra-comfortable, healthy, quiet, sustainable homes that are affordable to live in.
Zero Energy Homes are Available Everywhere in Every Size and Style
Zero Energy Homes are Healthier, More Comfortable Homes
Zero Energy Homes Save You Money from Day One
Zero Energy Homes are Quality Homes
Zero Energy Home Certification Protects You from “Green-washing”
Zero Energy Ready Homes Help You Plan for the Future
Carbon Free and Climate Friendly
Zero Energy Homes are Available Everywhere in Every Size and Style
Zero Energy Homes are Healthier, More Comfortable Homes
Zero Energy Homes Save You Money from Day One
Zero Energy Homes are Quality Homes
Zero Energy Home Certification Protects You from “Green-washing”
Zero Energy Ready Homes Help You Plan for the Future
Carbon Free and Climate Friendly
St. Croix Residents learned about energy efficiency on Oct. 23. Energy Star Day events are Oct. 26 Market Square, St. John; Oct. 27, Tutu Park Mall, St. Thomas.
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.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter 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.
1. Building Energy Efficiency Lowering fossil fuels consumption Miguel Quinones – Program Specialist – Virgin Islands Energy Office
2. Grocery shopping analogy How much would you spend on groceries if you only got the bill at the end of the month? How much energy do you use? 2 Kwh per month? Kwh per day?
3. Who knows what’s their WAPA bill breakdown? RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 3
4. Who is using all that power? 4 It depends on your habits!
5. How much power does each use? Consumption: Energy use over time, ie. 100 watts x 10 hours = 1000 wh or 1 kwh 5
6. Energy Star and Consortium for Energy Efficiency Consumption: Energy use over time, ie. 100 watts x 10 hours = 1000 wh or 1 kwh 6
9. With or without AC? Natural Ventilation vs. Air Conditioning 9
10. Exterior & Interior Insulation Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) is a system of formwork for concrete that stays in place as permanent building insulation for energy-efficient, cast-in-place, reinforced concrete walls, floors, and roofs. Needs exterior and interior finishing. Resistant to hurricanes, also earthquakes if reinforced. 10
16. Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems They can provide thermal comfort for building occupants. In order of importance: Ventilation Humidity Control Cooling VRF is easier to design and offers space-saving features. Its modular format lends itself to phased installations. Humidity Control – by actively controlling the humidity and temperature at the same time, mold growth can be prevented. Traditional air conditioner systems overcool the spaces in order to remove the humidity. Energy Efficiency – the compressors on these units vary the speed up and down to meet the requirements, keeping the space at constant conditions and preventing duct loss. Zoned Comfort - each individual zone can have personalized comfort. Quiet Operation– many Indoor and outdoor units are very quiet so they can be placed just about anywhere. Lower Lifecycle Cost - operate with minimum energy usage. Only service the zones that need it, which allows for less required maintenance. 14
20. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy can help 18 Incandescent light bulb = 40 watts/hour $2 life 20,000 hours Lifecycle costs = $2 x 2.5 + 40watts x $0.42kwhrx 50,000hr1000=$845 LED light bulb = 8.7 watts (40 watts equivalent) /hour at $18 life 50,000 hours Lifecycle costs = $18 + 8.7watts x $0.42kwhrx 50,000hr1000=$200.7 Renewable energy (solar) = $6 watt installed @ 20% efficiency In order to power 40 watt light bulb @ 20% efficiency 200 watts are necessary = $1200 vs. $261 Total costs $1205 vs. $279
21. Rent or Own? Own If you plan to keep the home and appliances for just a few years it makes sense to invest. The initial investment is steep, but return on the investment is better than keeping the money in the bank. Some financial incentives are available: rebates, loans, tax credits. The value of the building will also go up. Rent When entering into a lease, request an energy assessment of the property. When renewing a lease, negotiate with the landlord, it benefits both if the usage is the same. Landlords can set electricity consumption limits for leases with power included. 19
23. Thank you! For more information please: Contact Miguel Quiñones ,Virgin Islands Energy Office at 340-714-8436 • E-mail miguel.quinones@eo.vi.gov Join the EDIN USVI Energy Efficiency Working Group blog at http://usvieewg.blogspot.com/ We look forward to helping you save energy and money while preserving our environment for current and future generations. 21
Editor's Notes
If you went shopping for a whole month without paying each time, what would your ticket look like. It is important to know not only how much money is spent but also how is it spent.
It is important to understand that consumption is NOT the $ amount on the WAPA bill.
Saying that across the board the one appliance uses more than the other would require some more energy audits and/or surveys to validate the statistics.
We do know which appliances consume the most so we can change the habits.
The appliances listed at in the top tier of Energy Star (CEE= consortium of energy efficiency, they break down Energy Star products in different levels depending on their consumption)
All the possible strategies for daylighting.
EPA’s Watersense is like Energy Star for energy.
On the left, natural ventilation, building orientation, overhangs. On the right, if AC is going to be used: reflectivity, insulation, and sealing become a top priority.
If the building is going to be air conditioned it is important to plan for it.
Again, for air conditioned buildings, in this case after they are built. Rigid foam: Molded Expanded Polystyrene Foam BoardMolded expanded polystyrene (MEPS) is a closed-cell material that can be molded into many everyday items, such as coffee cups and shipping materials, or into large sheets of foam board insulation. MEPS foam board insulation is commonly known asbeadboard.To make beadboard, loose, unexpanded polystyrene beads containing liquid pentane are mixed with a blowing agent and poured into an enclosed container. The mixture is heated to expand the beads many times their original size. The beads are then injected into a mold. Under more heat and pressure, they expand to become foam blocks, which are shaped as needed.The physical properties of MEPS foam board vary with the type of bead used. It's manufactured at various densities, depending on the application. Beadboard for roofing materials has to be dense enough to walk on without damage; wall insulation foam boards are several times less dense than roof boards. R-values range from 3.8 to 4.4 per inch (2.54 cm) of thickness.MEPS foam board is available with a variety of facings. Since spaces between the foam beads can absorb water, a vapor diffusion retarder is necessary if water transmission through the insulation might become a problem.MEPS foam board also is often used as the insulation for structural insulated panels (SIPs) and insulating concrete forms (ICFs).Extruded Expanded Polystyrene Foam BoardExtruded expanded polystyrene (XEPS) is a closed-cell foam insulation similar to MEPS. To make it, the polystyrene pellets are mixed with various chemicals to liquefy them. A blowing agent is then injected into the mixture, forming gas bubbles. The foaming, thick liquid is then forced through a shaping die. When cooled, the panel is cut as required. Foam densities are typically 1.5 pounds per cubic foot (24 kilograms per cubic meter).XEPS is more expensive than MEPS. Like MEPS, the R-value depends upon the density of the material and is generally about R-5 per inch. It's also much more consistent in density and has a higher compressive strength than MEPS, making it better suited for use on roofs or for wall panels. Extruded polystyrene also has excellent resistance to moisture absorption.Like MEPS, XEPS is available with a variety of facings and is also often used as the insulation for SIPs and ICFs.Polyisocyanurate and Polyurethane Foam BoardPolyisocyanurate or polyiso and polyurethane are very similar, closed-cell foam insulation materials. Because both materials offer high R-values (R 5.6 to R 8) per inch of thickness, you can use a thinner foam board to achieve the required thermal resistance. This can be an advantage if you have space limitations.Polyiso foam board insulation is available in a variety of compressive strengths.Compressive strength refers to the ability of a rigid foam board to resist deformation and maintain its shape when subjected to a force or load. Also, polyiso remains stable over a wide temperature range (-100ºF to +250ºF). This makes it good as roofing insulation. And when used with a laminated aluminum foil facing, polyiso foam board provides an effective moisture or vapor barrier.These foam boards can also be used to make SIPs.
For air conditioned spaces, louver windows allow the hot and humid air to get into the building. The clear film used to cover the windows in most cases is NOT air tight. Magnetic Inflector screens can be used instead of replacing the window.
It is important to provide adequate fresh air supply to occupied environments as it promotes good health. The problem is that bring in hot & humid air requires energy so the systems need to be designed accordingly. In the case of outdoor contamination, ie. Hovensa discharge the outdoor dampers can be closed temporarily and recirculate indoor air through filters.
VRFs work like a car air conditioner, the temperature and ventilation rate changes depending on the condition of the space.
Control the cable boxes, cell phone chargers, TV’s, game consoles, water heaters, etc.
The power strip measures the consumption of a few items, it is important to pay attention to the amperage of the item plugged in. The rest of the units allow for whole house energy consumption monitoring. The units with the green glow not only allow for whole house but also for breaker panel legs and provide more detailed monitoring.
4 years is a normal payback for many retrofits. The idea of the slide is to hedge against the prices of oil.
This slide emphasizes why it is important to do energy efficiency and not renewable energy only.