A building energy dashboard could be a tool to influence users to be
more environmentally conscious by displaying real-time energy
consumption. Current commercially available dashboards fall short of
their potential as they do not simultaneously address occupant
comfort, case specific recommendations or controls. To address this
gap, a prototype has been developed for a new ‘state-of-art’
dashboard, the “C3” dashboard. C3 is a common platform for
communication, consultancy and control. It is designed to be a
personal dashboard for users in commercial buildings. This study
presents the opportunities and challenges of developing a user-based
energy dashboard that would empower occupants to save more energy.
Encouraging Sustainability: Use of LEED to Enhance Focus on SustainabilityDaniel Haddock
Describes the implementation of an initiative at American Water to obtain LEED certification for four new water treatment facilities in Indiana & Illinois. Discussion of the wider benefits of the initiative in terms of introducing concepts of sustainability to employees across the utility organization.
Leed 2009 for commercial interiors ci2009 checklist-detailsFathi Nada
This document is a checklist for a LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors project. It lists several sustainable categories including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. For each category, it shows the total possible points and whether certain prerequisites and credits have been achieved, are in progress, or have not been attempted. Notes sections are included for each item.
Leed 2009 for commercial interiors ci2009 checklistFathi Nada
This document is a checklist for the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors certification. It lists the available credits in each category - Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation & Design Process, and Regional Priority. The project checklist notes which prerequisites and credits are pursued for a given project and tracks progress.
A Review Of Design Process For Low Energy Solar HomesBhisu
This document reviews design processes for low energy solar homes. It discusses how current design processes rely on trial and error optimization using energy simulation tools. While guidelines exist, they have limitations depending on location and technologies. The document proposes using computerized optimization techniques to help designers evaluate a large number of design configurations and identify the most promising options in a more efficient manner. It provides an example of Canada's EQuilibrium program that used an integrated design process to select homes achieving net-zero energy use across various climate zones.
The document provides an overview of U.S. building energy regulations and codes. It discusses the U.S. DOE building energy codes program and pathways for codes, including prescriptive and performance-based approaches. It also summarizes fenestration requirements in ASHRAE 90.1 and the 2012 IECC, including U-factor and SHGC limits. Challenges in developing codes and standards are outlined, and goals for the new ASHRAE 189.1 standard are presented. The need for integrated programs that consider the entire building lifecycle is discussed.
Kevin Settlemyre of IES, a unique energy modeling software organization, will discuss energy modeling, how it is changing the design and construction process, when it can be used most effectively, how to use it to reduce your carbon footprint, and how to use IES' Virtual Environment software. The roundtable is a unique opportunity to learn about an innovative energy modeling software program from an expert with a number of years' experience in green building and energy modeling. Literature will also be provided discussing ways that energy modeling can be used and different energy modeling software programs that can be used in high performance building.
Finance workshop Session 1 - Project Financing and Project OpportunitiesSeattle2030District
The document discusses financing energy efficiency projects through energy services agreements. It provides an overview of how energy service companies implement turnkey energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital costs to the building owner. The projects are paid for through operating cost savings guaranteed by the energy service company. Utility incentives and other funds can be used for financing through a subordinated loan and debt service reserve. This model allows building owners to implement upgrades while preserving capital for other purposes.
Encouraging Sustainability: Use of LEED to Enhance Focus on SustainabilityDaniel Haddock
Describes the implementation of an initiative at American Water to obtain LEED certification for four new water treatment facilities in Indiana & Illinois. Discussion of the wider benefits of the initiative in terms of introducing concepts of sustainability to employees across the utility organization.
Leed 2009 for commercial interiors ci2009 checklist-detailsFathi Nada
This document is a checklist for a LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors project. It lists several sustainable categories including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. For each category, it shows the total possible points and whether certain prerequisites and credits have been achieved, are in progress, or have not been attempted. Notes sections are included for each item.
Leed 2009 for commercial interiors ci2009 checklistFathi Nada
This document is a checklist for the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors certification. It lists the available credits in each category - Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation & Design Process, and Regional Priority. The project checklist notes which prerequisites and credits are pursued for a given project and tracks progress.
A Review Of Design Process For Low Energy Solar HomesBhisu
This document reviews design processes for low energy solar homes. It discusses how current design processes rely on trial and error optimization using energy simulation tools. While guidelines exist, they have limitations depending on location and technologies. The document proposes using computerized optimization techniques to help designers evaluate a large number of design configurations and identify the most promising options in a more efficient manner. It provides an example of Canada's EQuilibrium program that used an integrated design process to select homes achieving net-zero energy use across various climate zones.
The document provides an overview of U.S. building energy regulations and codes. It discusses the U.S. DOE building energy codes program and pathways for codes, including prescriptive and performance-based approaches. It also summarizes fenestration requirements in ASHRAE 90.1 and the 2012 IECC, including U-factor and SHGC limits. Challenges in developing codes and standards are outlined, and goals for the new ASHRAE 189.1 standard are presented. The need for integrated programs that consider the entire building lifecycle is discussed.
Kevin Settlemyre of IES, a unique energy modeling software organization, will discuss energy modeling, how it is changing the design and construction process, when it can be used most effectively, how to use it to reduce your carbon footprint, and how to use IES' Virtual Environment software. The roundtable is a unique opportunity to learn about an innovative energy modeling software program from an expert with a number of years' experience in green building and energy modeling. Literature will also be provided discussing ways that energy modeling can be used and different energy modeling software programs that can be used in high performance building.
Finance workshop Session 1 - Project Financing and Project OpportunitiesSeattle2030District
The document discusses financing energy efficiency projects through energy services agreements. It provides an overview of how energy service companies implement turnkey energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital costs to the building owner. The projects are paid for through operating cost savings guaranteed by the energy service company. Utility incentives and other funds can be used for financing through a subordinated loan and debt service reserve. This model allows building owners to implement upgrades while preserving capital for other purposes.
This document provides an overview and summary of the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) rating system. It describes the purpose and benefits of LEED certification for commercial interior projects. It also outlines the certification process and provides additional resources for project teams pursuing LEED-CI certification.
This document discusses a marketing course on consumer behavior and culture. It covers various topics related to how culture and subcultures influence consumer behavior. The document defines culture and discusses how cultural norms are learned. It also explains how marketers must understand differences in core societal values and cultural dimensions across countries to effectively market to different cultures. Additionally, it outlines several types of subcultures within cultures like regional, age-based, religious, ethnic and social class microcultures that marketers should consider.
The document discusses sustainability services for building projects across the entire building lifecycle, from pre-design through redevelopment. It introduces specialized sustainable design services that create value by reducing costs and optimizing energy and water usage. The services help clients take a strategic, long-term approach to managing resources from the earliest planning stages through a building's operations and potential redevelopment.
Renewable energy and water treatment: emerging opportunitiesCambridgeIP Ltd
This document discusses opportunities for renewable energy solutions in water treatment. It notes that many water treatment needs are located near prime wind, water, and solar resources. It outlines challenges for the UK water sector like flooding, pollution, and adapting to climate change. Renewable energy solutions could help address these challenges. The document asks what renewable options and UK strengths exist, and discusses integrating renewable technologies like solar, wind, wave, and geothermal with water treatment processes.
Small and Modular Reactors..A Paradigm Shift in Nuclear Power RisksHIMADRI BANERJI
This document discusses various stakeholders involved in nuclear power projects and ways to manage risks. The key stakeholders identified are governments, utilities, contractors, vendors, and safety authorities. It also outlines approaches to control and monitor project risks, including assigning risks to parties best able to manage them. Integrated risk management is recommended to improve decision making, safety focus, and communication among stakeholders.
[Vihreä Foorumi 29.3.] Laura Varpasuo, NokiaGBC Finland
Nokia has three key principles for environmental sustainability: applying the highest standards, viewing environmental thinking as a source of innovation, and taking a life cycle approach across its product portfolio. It manages over 1 million square meters of facilities globally and tracks energy consumption, emissions, water use, and waste monthly. Nokia engages with external stakeholders like CDP and DJSI to assess its sustainability impact and reports sustainability data annually as part of its 20-F filing to the NYSE.
Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference Paper 2009Farah Naz
The document outlines a research study that will evaluate the design and performance of a new special needs school in London called Michael Tippett School. The study will compare the actual energy usage, comfort levels, and occupant satisfaction to the predicted performance from the original design. Data will be collected over summer 2009 through environmental monitoring, surveys of occupants, and analysis of energy bills. The goal is to provide feedback on how accurately the design predicted the building's performance in order to improve future school designs.
This document discusses the principles of reliability engineering. It begins by noting the importance of reliability in today's technological world. There are three main categories that drive the need for reliable products: economic, environmental, and performance compulsions. The document then defines reliability and discusses its quantification and optimization. It explains the various causes of failures and the three types of failures: quality, sudden, and wearout. The remainder of the document outlines the various phases of a product's reliability program, including design, manufacturing, storage, installation, usage, and maintenance. It emphasizes the importance of reliability throughout a product's entire lifecycle.
The document discusses an event called the "BIM STORM" where 133 individuals used building information modeling (BIM) to design 420 buildings covering over 54 million square feet of space in Los Angeles over the course of 24 hours. The event required real-time collaboration over the internet with no lag time and used open data standards. It involved participation from four companies focused on BIM and design software. The event demonstrates how BIM can radically transform the design process in the architecture and construction industries.
EcoUrja is a renewable energy company in India developing solar power projects with a goal of establishing 20,000 MW of solar generation capacity by 2022, as part of India's National Solar Mission. The company is seeking strategic partners to help build a pipeline of solar parks primarily using photovoltaic technology with an initial focus on projects in Rajasthan of 2-25 MW in size that would be funded through a 70:30 debt to equity structure. EcoUrja has assembled an experienced management team to oversee developing, financing, constructing and operating these solar power projects.
Standard Solar is a solar energy company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rockville, MD with offices in DE and PA. It has over 85 employees and $42 million in annual revenue. The company has installed over 23 MW of solar capacity across commercial, government, educational, and utility sectors on the East Coast and in the Southwest. Standard Solar provides full turnkey solar solutions including design, engineering, installation, financing, and maintenance for both large and small commercial and residential customers.
Helpanswers not for-profit building portfolio upgrades 10.12Mark Johnson
Helpanswers.org 501(c)3 not-for-profit loads, tracks, benchmarks, monthly maps & audits buildings & portfolios with our unique, quick approach focusing on large buildings & building portfolios of 20-1000 buildings to deliver massive DSM/EE utility cuts using proven tools like EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, DOE eQuest, Google maps & infrared thermography to show energy loss, upgrade/retrofit potential and ongoing progress improvements.
2012 06-11 intersolar key note final versionsibyllethiede
The document provides an overview of the Solarinitiative Munich, a joint initiative between the City of Munich, municipal utilities, and local businesses. It discusses the initiative's vision of achieving 100% renewable energy for Munich by activating all suitable city roofs for photovoltaic (PV) energy. It outlines the initiative's three business areas: 1) PV potential analysis and consulting, 2) PV planning, and 3) PV project development. Examples of ongoing and completed projects are provided for each business area. The shareholders structure and strategic approach of the Solarinitiative Munich are also summarized.
The document advertises an upcoming conference on June 28-29, 2010 about small modular nuclear reactors. It provides an agenda for the two-day conference including topics on developing small reactor designs, licensing issues, business outlook and international development. It also lists sponsors and participating organizations. Registering before May 21, 2010 saves $300 on the conference fee.
This document discusses organizational changes WaterAid is making to improve the sustainability of its rural water programming. It launched a Sustainability Framework in 2011 and is using tools like workshops, analysis of project sites, and monitoring to help staff and partners systematically consider sustainability. In Mali, WaterAid is working with local governments and partners to conduct analysis of project sites, identify good models like one in Dandougou Fakala, and develop plans to address challenges like preventative maintenance and cost-sharing. The process has highlighted the need for aligned internal systems and dedicated champions to drive changes, while performance monitoring and critique will also be important to make sustainability an organic part of WaterAid's work.
This document provides an overview of the National Green Building Program. It defines green building standards and discusses the development of the National Green Building Standard. The standard addresses lot design, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and other topics. Certification provides benefits to consumers, communities, and the building industry.
This document provides information about the 2nd annual Distributed Energy Storage 2013 conference to be held June 17-18, 2013 in London. The conference will bring together speakers from utilities, government agencies, and energy storage technology companies to discuss topics such as integrating energy storage into smart grids, developing business models for energy storage, and case studies of energy storage projects. An interactive workshop on developing microgeneration and domestic energy storage for smart grids will also be held on June 19.
Light and heat from the sun is the most abundant energy source on earth.The solar energy that hits our planet’s surface in one hour is about equal to the amount of energy consumed by all human activities in a year. Moreover, electricity generated by solar power is emission-free and can help mitigate climate change as well as reduce our dependence on finite carbon-based energy sources.
ABB offers a range of solutions that not just help capture the sun’s rays in the most effective manner but also help achieve grid parity.
This document provides an overview and summary of the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) rating system. It describes the purpose and benefits of LEED certification for commercial interior projects. It also outlines the certification process and provides additional resources for project teams pursuing LEED-CI certification.
This document discusses a marketing course on consumer behavior and culture. It covers various topics related to how culture and subcultures influence consumer behavior. The document defines culture and discusses how cultural norms are learned. It also explains how marketers must understand differences in core societal values and cultural dimensions across countries to effectively market to different cultures. Additionally, it outlines several types of subcultures within cultures like regional, age-based, religious, ethnic and social class microcultures that marketers should consider.
The document discusses sustainability services for building projects across the entire building lifecycle, from pre-design through redevelopment. It introduces specialized sustainable design services that create value by reducing costs and optimizing energy and water usage. The services help clients take a strategic, long-term approach to managing resources from the earliest planning stages through a building's operations and potential redevelopment.
Renewable energy and water treatment: emerging opportunitiesCambridgeIP Ltd
This document discusses opportunities for renewable energy solutions in water treatment. It notes that many water treatment needs are located near prime wind, water, and solar resources. It outlines challenges for the UK water sector like flooding, pollution, and adapting to climate change. Renewable energy solutions could help address these challenges. The document asks what renewable options and UK strengths exist, and discusses integrating renewable technologies like solar, wind, wave, and geothermal with water treatment processes.
Small and Modular Reactors..A Paradigm Shift in Nuclear Power RisksHIMADRI BANERJI
This document discusses various stakeholders involved in nuclear power projects and ways to manage risks. The key stakeholders identified are governments, utilities, contractors, vendors, and safety authorities. It also outlines approaches to control and monitor project risks, including assigning risks to parties best able to manage them. Integrated risk management is recommended to improve decision making, safety focus, and communication among stakeholders.
[Vihreä Foorumi 29.3.] Laura Varpasuo, NokiaGBC Finland
Nokia has three key principles for environmental sustainability: applying the highest standards, viewing environmental thinking as a source of innovation, and taking a life cycle approach across its product portfolio. It manages over 1 million square meters of facilities globally and tracks energy consumption, emissions, water use, and waste monthly. Nokia engages with external stakeholders like CDP and DJSI to assess its sustainability impact and reports sustainability data annually as part of its 20-F filing to the NYSE.
Passive Low Energy Architecture Conference Paper 2009Farah Naz
The document outlines a research study that will evaluate the design and performance of a new special needs school in London called Michael Tippett School. The study will compare the actual energy usage, comfort levels, and occupant satisfaction to the predicted performance from the original design. Data will be collected over summer 2009 through environmental monitoring, surveys of occupants, and analysis of energy bills. The goal is to provide feedback on how accurately the design predicted the building's performance in order to improve future school designs.
This document discusses the principles of reliability engineering. It begins by noting the importance of reliability in today's technological world. There are three main categories that drive the need for reliable products: economic, environmental, and performance compulsions. The document then defines reliability and discusses its quantification and optimization. It explains the various causes of failures and the three types of failures: quality, sudden, and wearout. The remainder of the document outlines the various phases of a product's reliability program, including design, manufacturing, storage, installation, usage, and maintenance. It emphasizes the importance of reliability throughout a product's entire lifecycle.
The document discusses an event called the "BIM STORM" where 133 individuals used building information modeling (BIM) to design 420 buildings covering over 54 million square feet of space in Los Angeles over the course of 24 hours. The event required real-time collaboration over the internet with no lag time and used open data standards. It involved participation from four companies focused on BIM and design software. The event demonstrates how BIM can radically transform the design process in the architecture and construction industries.
EcoUrja is a renewable energy company in India developing solar power projects with a goal of establishing 20,000 MW of solar generation capacity by 2022, as part of India's National Solar Mission. The company is seeking strategic partners to help build a pipeline of solar parks primarily using photovoltaic technology with an initial focus on projects in Rajasthan of 2-25 MW in size that would be funded through a 70:30 debt to equity structure. EcoUrja has assembled an experienced management team to oversee developing, financing, constructing and operating these solar power projects.
Standard Solar is a solar energy company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rockville, MD with offices in DE and PA. It has over 85 employees and $42 million in annual revenue. The company has installed over 23 MW of solar capacity across commercial, government, educational, and utility sectors on the East Coast and in the Southwest. Standard Solar provides full turnkey solar solutions including design, engineering, installation, financing, and maintenance for both large and small commercial and residential customers.
Helpanswers not for-profit building portfolio upgrades 10.12Mark Johnson
Helpanswers.org 501(c)3 not-for-profit loads, tracks, benchmarks, monthly maps & audits buildings & portfolios with our unique, quick approach focusing on large buildings & building portfolios of 20-1000 buildings to deliver massive DSM/EE utility cuts using proven tools like EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, DOE eQuest, Google maps & infrared thermography to show energy loss, upgrade/retrofit potential and ongoing progress improvements.
2012 06-11 intersolar key note final versionsibyllethiede
The document provides an overview of the Solarinitiative Munich, a joint initiative between the City of Munich, municipal utilities, and local businesses. It discusses the initiative's vision of achieving 100% renewable energy for Munich by activating all suitable city roofs for photovoltaic (PV) energy. It outlines the initiative's three business areas: 1) PV potential analysis and consulting, 2) PV planning, and 3) PV project development. Examples of ongoing and completed projects are provided for each business area. The shareholders structure and strategic approach of the Solarinitiative Munich are also summarized.
The document advertises an upcoming conference on June 28-29, 2010 about small modular nuclear reactors. It provides an agenda for the two-day conference including topics on developing small reactor designs, licensing issues, business outlook and international development. It also lists sponsors and participating organizations. Registering before May 21, 2010 saves $300 on the conference fee.
This document discusses organizational changes WaterAid is making to improve the sustainability of its rural water programming. It launched a Sustainability Framework in 2011 and is using tools like workshops, analysis of project sites, and monitoring to help staff and partners systematically consider sustainability. In Mali, WaterAid is working with local governments and partners to conduct analysis of project sites, identify good models like one in Dandougou Fakala, and develop plans to address challenges like preventative maintenance and cost-sharing. The process has highlighted the need for aligned internal systems and dedicated champions to drive changes, while performance monitoring and critique will also be important to make sustainability an organic part of WaterAid's work.
This document provides an overview of the National Green Building Program. It defines green building standards and discusses the development of the National Green Building Standard. The standard addresses lot design, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and other topics. Certification provides benefits to consumers, communities, and the building industry.
This document provides information about the 2nd annual Distributed Energy Storage 2013 conference to be held June 17-18, 2013 in London. The conference will bring together speakers from utilities, government agencies, and energy storage technology companies to discuss topics such as integrating energy storage into smart grids, developing business models for energy storage, and case studies of energy storage projects. An interactive workshop on developing microgeneration and domestic energy storage for smart grids will also be held on June 19.
Light and heat from the sun is the most abundant energy source on earth.The solar energy that hits our planet’s surface in one hour is about equal to the amount of energy consumed by all human activities in a year. Moreover, electricity generated by solar power is emission-free and can help mitigate climate change as well as reduce our dependence on finite carbon-based energy sources.
ABB offers a range of solutions that not just help capture the sun’s rays in the most effective manner but also help achieve grid parity.
1. The document provides a summary of Ayan Shubhro Ganguly's work experience in energy conservation projects, including energy audits, feasibility studies, and project implementation and monitoring.
2. Key projects include decentralized energy generation in Meghalaya, a solar city project in Hamirpur, an energy efficiency cluster for sponge iron units in Rourkela, and municipal demand side management audits in several cities.
3. Responsibilities have included preparing checklists, conducting field studies, analyzing energy use data, drafting reports, and communicating with clients and vendors.
Tg science q2 efficient energy transferComp Lab Man
The document outlines a 15-day unit on efficient energy transfer for secondary students. It includes:
1) Performance standards requiring students to advocate for efficient energy use through a group project.
2) Topics on energy transfer, conservation of energy, and human impacts on the thermal environment.
3) A stage 2 product where students conduct an advocacy activity assessed on criteria like creativity, relevance, and cooperation.
4) A stage 3 teaching sequence where students assess prior knowledge, learn about efficient energy transfer, and use various resources to understand topics like heat and thermal energy transfer.
The document discusses the European Energy Award (EEA), a management tool used by cities to implement sustainable energy and climate policies in a measurable way. Some key lessons from the EEA's 20 years of experience are that it focuses communities on concrete infrastructure projects and optimization through continuous monitoring and improvement. The EEA process helps set goals, track results, and reward successes to encourage cost-effective policies that reduce energy use and emissions. Over 800 municipalities have used the EEA to gain expertise, communicate achievements, and ultimately receive the Energy City award for at least 50% completion of their sustainable energy plans.
Deep Savings: Using Case Studies in Our Search for Success
Find Sources and learn from Case Study results already gathered on Best practices and Measured Performance.
Buildings are the largest contributor to
global carbon emissions, accounting
for about 40 percent of the world’s
total carbon footprint. Read this white paper to find out how how building owners, operators and occupants can achieve
significant energy and cost savings through the use of smart building solutions.
Four practical steps are proposed to reduce energy costs:
1) Measure consumption through energy audits and meters to establish a baseline.
2) Fix basics like installing variable speed drives or high-efficiency UPS for immediate impact.
3) Automate systems to eliminate human behavior and finely tune energy efficiency.
4) Monitor through software to identify waste and enable quick response before money is wasted. Energy management is a continuous improvement loop.
Johnson Controls is a company focused on creating a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world. They provide energy and sustainability solutions for buildings, including best practices like bundling energy conservation measures (ECMs) and using financing tools. One best practice example is their work at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where they implemented $50 million in energy savings performance contracts that generate $7.2 million in annual savings. When contracting with the government, it is important to understand procurement processes and requirements. Current hot areas include a presidential memorandum prioritizing ECMs with high returns and $2 billion in performance-based building efficiency contracts.
Sustainability of housing in cities- Atul Rajmani PathakAtul Pathak
This document discusses sustainable housing and architecture. It begins by defining housing and the concept of sustainability. It then covers goals of sustainable housing like waste reduction and adapting to the local environment. Various methods for achieving sustainable architecture in houses are presented, with an emphasis on energy efficiency. The document also examines housing as a design process, considering the environment, society, economy, and knowledge transfer. It provides data on increasing urbanization and housing demand. Finally, it profiles several contemporary approaches to sustainable housing design.
EnergyDeck is designed to make it simple to track and manage your organisation’s resource consumption, while providing powerful collaborative features that go beyond what’s available in the market today. EnergyDeck operates along four basic steps: Track, Analyse, Learn and Share.
EnergyDeck operates on an omni platform and makes it easy to track consumption data for different categories - from electricity to travel, input sources - from utility bills to smart meters, and multiple formats.
EnergyDeck is a key supporter of the European Interoperability Framework for smart meters and also backs the DECC's call for open systems in smart meter interoperability and interchangeability in the UK.
This document provides an overview of demand response and how EnerNOC helps facilitate it. Demand response works by utilities notifying EnerNOC of impending supply shortages, EnerNOC dispatching customer portfolios to curtail energy usage, customers implementing curtailment plans, and load reductions being delivered to the grid precisely when needed, with customers receiving payments. EnerNOC helps all types of commercial and industrial customers earn money through demand response programs while preserving operations, communities, and the environment. The case study highlights how EnerNOC can create value for a multi-tenant industrial park through customized energy reduction plans and maximizing event performance and payments.
Idc Ei Smart Buildings Maturity Model Webcast 4 3 12 SlidesCasey Talon
he building management industry is undergoing a transformation as innovations in information technology and building automation converge to generate enhanced efficiency for cost savings and energy management. The maturity model provides common language and a discussion framework for navigating this changing technology landscape.
Brunel University implemented Cisco EnergyWise to reduce its carbon emissions and energy costs. By monitoring networked devices like PCs and wireless access points, EnergyWise identified potential savings of £150,000 per year. Brunel extended EnergyWise to 4,250 PCs, improving visibility of energy usage. This helped Brunel move up 57 places in a university green ranking and earn initial environmental certification.
Office buildings account for over 30% of total commercial building energy use. Schneider Electric delivers energy management expertise to help optimize energy consumption in office buildings. Their solutions can improve building operation and cut energy use by up to 50 kWh/m2 per year, enabling some buildings to achieve zero energy consumption. Tracking and analyzing energy use data is key to identifying savings opportunities and optimizing building energy efficiency over time.
Research to Inform Design of Residential Energy Use Behavior Change PilotUniversity of Minnesota
Presented by Ed Carroll and Mark Brown of Franklin Energy during Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) discussion hosted by the Minnesota Office of Energy Security on July 21st, 2009
This project aims to demonstrate cost-effective energy efficient retrofits for lighting and daylighting in New York City office buildings. It will create "Living Laboratories" in two commercial buildings to install and monitor innovative technologies. The project will identify strategies to broadly deploy these retrofits, including developing procurement specifications and educational resources. Monitoring will evaluate performance and energy savings under real-world conditions. Findings will help overcome barriers to retrofitting these systems at scale, increasing energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
The document provides an overview of the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). It was developed by the International Code Council in association with other organizations to establish minimum mandatory requirements for green building. The IgCC addresses issues like resource conservation, energy efficiency, water usage, indoor environmental quality, and other sustainability considerations. It provides requirements for new and existing buildings as well as compliance options and allows for jurisdictional customization.
Kerry mashford - nef - understanding, delivering and validating building perf...constprod99
The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is a UK charity formed in 1988 to improve energy efficiency in buildings. Over 25 years, NEF has established energy rating systems and now provides services to help reduce energy use and carbon emissions in domestic and non-domestic buildings. NEF works to build capacity, advance knowledge, and provide tools and advice to close the performance gap between predicted and actual building energy use. NEF's research through programs like the Technology Strategy Board's Building Performance Evaluation programme aim to understand why buildings underperform and identify solutions to improve energy performance. Validating building performance through long-term monitoring is key to continuously improving energy efficiency.
The document provides guidance for creating an application guide for green structures in tropical climates. It discusses the growing trend of green buildings and various perceptions around them. Case studies of four green buildings are compared and key green building credits/categories are outlined. The document proposes assembling a team to draft an abridged guide referring to standards like LEED and incorporating new interventions. The guide would consist of categories, subcategories, components, and product details to help implement sustainable elements.
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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Development of 'State-of-Art' Building Energy Dashboard: The C3 Dashboard
1. Development of a ‘State-of-the-Art’ Dashboard
Ruchie Kothari
MSSD, Carnegie Mellon University
August 2012
Faculty: Vivian Loftness, Azizan Aziz, Erica Cochran, Peter Scupelli
2. Table of Contents
1. Building Energy Dashboards
2. Limitations of Existing Dashboards
3. Emerging Concepts in Energy Savings
4. Motivation
5. The C3 dashboard
6. Communication : : Interface
7. Consultant : : Recommendations
8. Controls : : Web-Based Actuation
9. Summary
10. Future Research
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3. Building Energy Dashboard
Building • Web-based display of building energy
Environmental
Conditions consumption data
Outdoor
Environmental
Conditions
• Monitors real-time energy consumption
Current
Electricity,
Water, Gas
• Provides history of energy data (hours, days,
Usage months, years)
Example 1: Agilewaves • Projects future energy consumption
• Designed for institutional, commercial and
residential buildings
• Useful to building occupants and facility
Energy Usage
managers
Kwh and Cost
• Developed to influence users to become
Example 2: Energy Management
more energy conscious
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4. Limitations of Existing Dashboards
Monitoring Capabilities
A. Most commercial dashboards only display
building energy data
B. Information restricted to whole building energy
A B consumption
Analysis/Feedback
C. Usually only generic advice given to users
D. Feedback not designed to be understandable to
both building occupants and facility managers
C D
Actuation Capabilities
E. Limited control of building systems /appliances
F. Multiple dashboards to control different building
systems such as temperature, lighting, plug-loads
etc
E F
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5. Emerging Concepts in Energy Savings
Impact of Awareness Impact of Recommendations Impact of Control
Tool: Provide the users with information Tool: Provide users with actions to reduce Tool: Provide users with personal controls
about the building’s energy consumption energy consumption with regular reminders for building equipment in their office
Outcome: 16% to 36% savings in energy Outcome: 6 % energy savings were Outcome: 43% savings were identified in
use are seen during 4 to 12 week observed when users in an office were the IW by providing the users with lighting
competitions between dormitories in provided with regular reminders to turn off control in their personal spaces through
universities computers when not in use dashboards and 64% savings when
provided feedback with control
‘Campus Conservation Nations’ by Lucid Dashboard developers Field study of small office and library by PIER Users provided with manual control of lights in lab study by CBPD
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6. Motivation
• There is a critical need for a new ‘state-of-art’ dashboard to:
– Communicate comfort conditions as well as energy use
– Provide expert recommendations for strategic reduction of energy use
– Provide controls with immediate feedback on energy savings
• Hypothesis:
– Providing users in an office with a personal dashboard with the C3 functions will help
significantly reduce overall energy consumption and will help maintain comfortable
indoor conditions
• Part of GPIC Task 4.5:
• Interdisciplinary Development Team:
– Vivian Loftness, Azizan Aziz, Peter Scupelli, Anthony Rowe, Bertrand Lasternas , Ray Yun,
Flore Marion, Clarence Agbi , Korbinian Breu, Johannes Lechner, Ruchie Kothari
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8. The C3 Dashboard: Communication, Consultant, Control
• Designed to be used by every occupant in a commercial office
• C3 provides an Integrated Platform for:
• Communication = Energy Consumption + Environmental
Settings
• Consultant = Real-Time Case-Specific Recommendations
• Control = All Possible Equipment in Personal Work-Station/
Office
• One dashboard to help manage heating/cooling, lighting, ventilation
as well as plug-loads
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9. Technical Complexities
• Device Interfacing
• Temperature, lighting, ventilation and plug-load
consumption simultaneously and easily
Wireless Plug Meters Manual Controlled Interior Blinds
• Smart Analytics
• Algorithms and databases that provide useful
recommendations and comparisons
Environmental Sensors Personal Environment • Ease of Deployment
Module (PEM)
• Retrofit installations
Hence, a team of electrical engineers, computer scientists,
human-computer-interaction developers, building research
scientists are involved in the project
Monitoring and Control Interface
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10. Communication Complexities
• Data easily understandable
• Suit users with little time to spare to use the
dashboard
• Graphs to address all types of users
• Users with advanced to basic knowledge
• Filter data and display only useful information
• Large amount of data can be displayed on
the dashboard
• Maintain Engagement
Hence, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
experiments are carried out for the dashboard
interface
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11. Experimental Testbed: Intelligent Workspace
7000 sq ft Facility for Testing Building Performance at Carnegie Mellon University
Prototype 1 to be developed for deployment at the IW which has advanced wireless
systems to meter and sub-meter energy usage, sensors for occupants, indoor-outdoor
environmental conditions and actuation systems for heating, cooling, lighting, plug-load
management.
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13. Usability Tests
“Set Dashboard to follow Schedule” The Energy Hog : “ Don’t be One!” Several Usability Tests were carried
6.00 PM out to determine:
• Useful features for C3
• Appropriate graphics to display
information – for understandability
and accuracy
Personas
This Includes:
1. Feature Prioritization Exercises
2. Design Workshops
3. Communication Tests
4. Scenario Development
5. Persona Creation
6. Photo Study
7. Navigation Test
Scenarios Communication Tests
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14. Identifying Useful Features
Exercises to understand-
‘Who’ the users are
‘When’ would the occupants use C3
‘How’ would the occupants use C3
Features:
1. My Dashboard Profile
2. Automatic/Manual Control
Feature 1: My Dashboard Profile 3. Ranking of Recommendations
4. Alerts
5. Comfort Meter
6. My Commitment
7. Ask the Expert
8. Message to Facility Manager…
Feature 2: Automatic/Manual Controls
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15. Designing Informative Graphics
Graphs developed through Communication Tests with Dashboard Development Team as well as End-Users
Step 1: Identify Information Requirements
Step 2: Create graphs based on real-time information
Step 3: Team Test
Step 4: End-User Test
Step 5: Modifications and Final Proposed
Option A: Option B : Proposed :
IEQ with Good-Average-Bad Scale IEQ with Baseline Reference IEQ with Scale + Baseline
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16. Developing the Interface : Earlier Version (Temperature Page)
Interface developed through Feature Prioritization and Navigation Tests with Development Team and End-Users
Temperature Page: Provides information,
feedback and control for heating and
cooling
Item Selection:
Allows user to Item Controls:
select the items Provides item
which he can specifications and
control control options
Environmental
Conditions:
Provides current
as well as
previous
temperature
details
Recommendation: Generated based on existing
conditions and potential energy saving. Ranked in
order from most effective to least effective
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17. Developing the Interface : Latest Version (Temperature Page)
It was interesting to note that the development team and the end-users had different rankings for the features
Dashboard Team End-Users
Energy Consumption Graph 1. Comparison To
Recommendations 2. Recommendations
My Environmental Settings 3. My Environmental Settings
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19. Home Page : Energy + Environment (summary)
Home Page Profile
Outdoor Conditions
Overall Energy Ask the Expert
Consumption
Local Control
Indoor Environmental
Conditions
Comparison to Office
Average and Office
Best Practice
My Overall Energy
Consumption
My Overall Comfort
Meter My Office Ranking
Recommendations:
Ranked and from all
categories
My Commitment
Detailed Report
Share On
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20. Category Page (HVAC) : Energy + Environment (detail)
Temperature Page
Energy Consumption
for Heating and
Temperature Settings Cooling
Comparison to Office
Average and Office
Best Practice
Short Term
Recommendations: Long term
Ranked and only Recommendations
from heating and
cooling category
Recommendations
Link to All Sorted by Energy
Recommendations Savings
Voting Meter
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21. Category Page (Plugloads) : Energy (appliance break-down)
Plugloads Page Plugloads Profile
Historic data
Energy Consumption Local Control
Break-Up for
Appliances Flexible Graph Selection
Energy Usage Details
Recommendations:
Ranked and for
Plugloads only
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23. Recommendations
In order to generate expert recommendations, it is important to take into consideration:
1. Historical Inferences Base on individual’s usage pattern
Base on typical appliance characteristics and
2. Database Inferences
possible recommendations
Base on office/appliance sensor, actuation
3. Community Inferences
capabilities
Base on indoor, outdoor environmental
4. Environmental Inferences
conditions and user preferences
A methodology has been created to generate recommendations for plug-load management. This
methodology can be modified to provide recommendations for other categories.
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24. Decision Tree for Recommendations
Algorithm to identify state of
appliances 1
User to specify usage
requirements 2
Identification of possible
recommendations from database
3
Power input from software +
time input from user
4
Sort recommendations based on
historical, community, database 5
inferences
Alert 1/Recommendations based
on analysis 6
Algorithm to check for
implementation
7
Loop continues based on check 8
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25. Energy Savings : Impact of Actions
Example : Reducing Time Spent in Idle Mode for Desktop
Goal: Reduce time in idle mode
Active = 29 % Active = 15 %
Idle = 45 % Idle =3%
Analysis: CPU not in sleep mode
Sleep = 26 % Sleep = 80 %
Off = 0% Off = 1.6 %
Intervention: Reset sleep mode
Energy Consumption (1 week): 8.9 kwh Energy Consumption (1 week): 2.5 kwh
Weekday Weekday Weekday Weekday Weekday
Weekend
Weekend
Weekend
Weekend
Weekend
Before Intervention After Intervention
Energy Savings of 71%
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29. Key-Points
• Interdisciplinary and user-based approach adopted to design C3
• Determined key-features for communication, consultancy and control
• Findings from this study are used to develop the live interface
• Initial prototype focus only on plug-loads
• Database prepared for appliances, their characteristics and user behavior w.r.t. plugloads
• Decision trees created to integrate database and generate logic based case-specific
recommendations
• Initial diagnosis and personal interventions have yielded positive results – Proving that the
3c approach works
Monitor + Diagnose + Recommend + Implement = Energy Savings
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31. Future Research
• Continue developing C3 and deploy prototype to study changes in user behavior and
energy savings on large scale
• Modify prototype based on user feedback and data analysis to establish credibility
• Continue research to include heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation categories
• Develop new technologies that speak to each other-making the dashboard easier to
deploy and economically viable
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32. Thank You
Special thanks to:
Bertrand Lasternas
Ray Yun
Maitri Shah
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