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.
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.
[Webinar Slides] Advanced distribution management system integration of renew...Schneider Electric
Slide deck of the webinar presented by John Dirkman on Oct. 23, 2013.
The presence of highly variable renewables and distributed energy resources is rapidly increasing within distribution systems, resulting in the potential for problems like reverse power flow, impact on voltage profile, and more complex protection schemes.
During this webinar, John Dirkman, Senior Director of Smart Grid Strategy & Development at Schneider Electric, explored how an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), combined with an accurate weather forecasting system, can be used to resolve problems and increase benefits of both renewables and distributed energy resources.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learn how renewables and distributed energy resources can impact an electric distribution system.
- Discover ways to manage and optimize renewables and distributed energy resources using ADMS.
- Integration of an accurate weather forecasting system with ADMS maximizes benefits from renewables.
- Distributed energy resources and demand response are components of microgrids, also managed by ADMS.
In today’s commercial buildings, installing an effective
WAGES (water, air, gas, electricity, steam) metering
system can be a source of substantial energy and cost
savings. This white paper examines WAGES metering
as the essential first step toward a comprehensive
energy management strategy. Best practices for
selecting meters, and identifying metering points are
described. In addition, metrics for measuring gains in
energy efficiency are explained.
Retrofit, build, or go cloud/colo? Choosing your best directionSchneider Electric
When faced with the decision of upgrading an existing data center, building a new data center or leasing space in a third party colocation data center, there are both quantitative and qualitative differences to consider. This session reviews several key factors to help make a sound decision including a business’ sensitivity to cash flow, deployment timeframe, data center life expectancy, regulatory requirements, and other strategic factors.
Optimized Energy Management and planning tools for the Iron and Steel Industr...Schneider Electric
With Iron and Steel industry being the 2nd largest energy consuming industrial sector, it is important to analyze and take measures for reducing energy consumption in steel plants as well as increasing productivity and improve bottom line. This presentation describes what Energy Management process is and provides tips for execution.
As presented during Hannover Messe 2014...When it comes to Industrial applications we realise that its not just about the amount of energy that we consume but about what we do with the energy.
For this reason we are combining the industrial automation tools which control our processes with our energy measurement and analysis within the context of production.
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.
[Webinar Slides] Advanced distribution management system integration of renew...Schneider Electric
Slide deck of the webinar presented by John Dirkman on Oct. 23, 2013.
The presence of highly variable renewables and distributed energy resources is rapidly increasing within distribution systems, resulting in the potential for problems like reverse power flow, impact on voltage profile, and more complex protection schemes.
During this webinar, John Dirkman, Senior Director of Smart Grid Strategy & Development at Schneider Electric, explored how an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), combined with an accurate weather forecasting system, can be used to resolve problems and increase benefits of both renewables and distributed energy resources.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learn how renewables and distributed energy resources can impact an electric distribution system.
- Discover ways to manage and optimize renewables and distributed energy resources using ADMS.
- Integration of an accurate weather forecasting system with ADMS maximizes benefits from renewables.
- Distributed energy resources and demand response are components of microgrids, also managed by ADMS.
In today’s commercial buildings, installing an effective
WAGES (water, air, gas, electricity, steam) metering
system can be a source of substantial energy and cost
savings. This white paper examines WAGES metering
as the essential first step toward a comprehensive
energy management strategy. Best practices for
selecting meters, and identifying metering points are
described. In addition, metrics for measuring gains in
energy efficiency are explained.
Retrofit, build, or go cloud/colo? Choosing your best directionSchneider Electric
When faced with the decision of upgrading an existing data center, building a new data center or leasing space in a third party colocation data center, there are both quantitative and qualitative differences to consider. This session reviews several key factors to help make a sound decision including a business’ sensitivity to cash flow, deployment timeframe, data center life expectancy, regulatory requirements, and other strategic factors.
Optimized Energy Management and planning tools for the Iron and Steel Industr...Schneider Electric
With Iron and Steel industry being the 2nd largest energy consuming industrial sector, it is important to analyze and take measures for reducing energy consumption in steel plants as well as increasing productivity and improve bottom line. This presentation describes what Energy Management process is and provides tips for execution.
As presented during Hannover Messe 2014...When it comes to Industrial applications we realise that its not just about the amount of energy that we consume but about what we do with the energy.
For this reason we are combining the industrial automation tools which control our processes with our energy measurement and analysis within the context of production.
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
Eco-Mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy Saving Modes of UPS OperationSchneider Electric
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 presentation 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 contra-indicated are also described.
The smart grid - Supply and demand side equivalent solutionsSchneider Electric
With the smart grid comes new ways to solve old problems. We will compare and contrast the various ways to solve grid related problems then - the old way, and now - the smart grid way.
[Case study] Fortum Finland: Gaining real-time intelligence to administer and...Schneider Electric
Applications:
To make decisions within an enhanced security environment, while improving
efficiency in grid operations and allowing integration of power supply from new,
renewable energy sources.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS:
• Real-time intelligence
• Operate the power grid more efficiently
• Enhanced security environment
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.
[Infographic] 2013 U.S. Utility Grid Automation Survey (Part 2)Schneider Electric
As shown in part two of the Infographic, 2013 United States Utility Grid Automation Survey (part 2), conducted by Zpryme and commissioned by the global specialist in energy management Schneider Electric, one out of five U.S. utilities surveyed (22%) believe a high-penetration of (future) renewable energy on their utility distribution system will “cause significant problems.”
Download the Schneider Electric-sponsored Infographic today to view responses from the following utility survey questions:
- A high-penetration of (future) renewable energy on my utility distribution system is expected to?
- A high-penetration of (future) electric vehicle charging on my utility distribution system is expected to?
- Would your utility need an automated software system to track the energy efficiency savings and sustainability of projects?
ARC White paper: Schneider Electric Introduces First ePAC, Combines PAC with...Schneider Electric
As a hub for both real-time control and information, PACs (Programmable Automation Controller) can benefit from being designed with an open Ethernet backbone to optimize connectivity and communications, increase bandwidth, and provide a high level of security.
A high performance green building is designed for economic and environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering unique local climate and cultural needs and providing for the health, safety and productivity of its occupants. With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimises energy use, CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and society.
High End metering is focused on a much smaller market including:
Production – Generation metering
Transmission – Grid metering for bulk power exchange
Distribution – Large industrial customers and renewable grid connections
Driving business performance through sustainability: From strategy to impleme...Schneider Electric
Successful sustainability programs don’t just happen overnight. It takes a variety of factors including organizational commitment, C-Suite buy-in, resource allocation, and more. In this session, you’ll hear true client examples of how Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Services approach of Strategy, Technology, and Implementation has helped Global 500 organizations build and sustain effective sustainability programs.
“The MMM market is probably the most underestimated
and misunderstood market in the United States,” Greg Magdanz, Director of Schneider Electric’s U.S. Mining, Met -
als, and Minerals Segment (Schneider-electric.com)
Microgrid & renewable integration at burbank water & powerSchneider Electric
This presentation reviews Schneider Electric's collaboration avec Burbank Water and Power, a cutting-edge utility company in Burbank, California, to achieve challenging renewable energy requirements and provide reliable, safe, and affordable power to its customers using advanced technology solutions.
To prepare for increased renewable energy requirements, Burbank Water and Power sought a system to manage load, distributed energy resources, distributed storage systems, generation, and variable renewables in order to balance supply and demand and avoid undesirable voltage, power flow, and power quality problems. Burbank’s Integrated Automated Dispatch System (ADS) includes Schneider Electric’s advanced Power Control System (PCS) - for automatic generator control, load forecasting, and renewable forecasting - integrated with Schneider Electric’s OASyS SCADA and WeatherSentry system. The Integrated ADS will allow Burbank to co-optimize scheduling and dispatch of conventional supply resources, distributed generation, and demand-side resources, enable better control of inadvertent interchanges, and reduce reliance on external generation. Through the Integrated ADS, Burbank’s system operators will be able to manage the available system resources to optimize system reliability while achieving the most economic and sustainable energy supply portfolio.
In this session, participants will hear about real world scenarios for a variety of markets and what steps they have taken to address their security needs in an effective and efficient manner. Customer case studies will dig into real security challenges, mitigation plans, and the organizational benefits realized.
The Cloud Computing model is replacing the traditional IT model for many organizations that have not been able to keep up with the tremendous rate at which technology is changing, the challenges of disparate IT systems inherited through acquisitions and mergers, and decreasing internal resources available for IT commitment.
Cloud Computing models range from public cloud services that bill companies for access to IT infrastructure; the private cloud provider that hosts resources for the sole use of its own organization; dedicated external hosting to non-shared resources; and hybrid hosting, a mixed solution of cloud computing and dedicated hosting.
Schneider Electric consulting experts use their Cloud Assessment Checklist to help potential clients identify the computer services needs that best meet their IT challenges. It is not uncommon to find that an organization would optimize operation with a hybrid hosting solution in which a secure, single-tenant database would be stored with a dedicated host and the front-end would be hosted in the public cloud. Similarly, cloud bursting functionality enables the organization to automatically deploy new applications within the public cloud as needed. Such hybrid hosting models allow scaling capability to accommodate an increase in the number of users in the organization and meet peak traffic demand.
Careful examination of business and security characteristics can determine the proper cloud and hosting model that meets the needs of any particular enterprise and, as a result, help increase the organization’s IT capabilities and productivity while adding value to the business.
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
Eco-Mode: Benefits and Risks of Energy Saving Modes of UPS OperationSchneider Electric
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 presentation 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 contra-indicated are also described.
The smart grid - Supply and demand side equivalent solutionsSchneider Electric
With the smart grid comes new ways to solve old problems. We will compare and contrast the various ways to solve grid related problems then - the old way, and now - the smart grid way.
[Case study] Fortum Finland: Gaining real-time intelligence to administer and...Schneider Electric
Applications:
To make decisions within an enhanced security environment, while improving
efficiency in grid operations and allowing integration of power supply from new,
renewable energy sources.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS:
• Real-time intelligence
• Operate the power grid more efficiently
• Enhanced security environment
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.
[Infographic] 2013 U.S. Utility Grid Automation Survey (Part 2)Schneider Electric
As shown in part two of the Infographic, 2013 United States Utility Grid Automation Survey (part 2), conducted by Zpryme and commissioned by the global specialist in energy management Schneider Electric, one out of five U.S. utilities surveyed (22%) believe a high-penetration of (future) renewable energy on their utility distribution system will “cause significant problems.”
Download the Schneider Electric-sponsored Infographic today to view responses from the following utility survey questions:
- A high-penetration of (future) renewable energy on my utility distribution system is expected to?
- A high-penetration of (future) electric vehicle charging on my utility distribution system is expected to?
- Would your utility need an automated software system to track the energy efficiency savings and sustainability of projects?
ARC White paper: Schneider Electric Introduces First ePAC, Combines PAC with...Schneider Electric
As a hub for both real-time control and information, PACs (Programmable Automation Controller) can benefit from being designed with an open Ethernet backbone to optimize connectivity and communications, increase bandwidth, and provide a high level of security.
A high performance green building is designed for economic and environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering unique local climate and cultural needs and providing for the health, safety and productivity of its occupants. With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimises energy use, CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and society.
High End metering is focused on a much smaller market including:
Production – Generation metering
Transmission – Grid metering for bulk power exchange
Distribution – Large industrial customers and renewable grid connections
Driving business performance through sustainability: From strategy to impleme...Schneider Electric
Successful sustainability programs don’t just happen overnight. It takes a variety of factors including organizational commitment, C-Suite buy-in, resource allocation, and more. In this session, you’ll hear true client examples of how Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Services approach of Strategy, Technology, and Implementation has helped Global 500 organizations build and sustain effective sustainability programs.
“The MMM market is probably the most underestimated
and misunderstood market in the United States,” Greg Magdanz, Director of Schneider Electric’s U.S. Mining, Met -
als, and Minerals Segment (Schneider-electric.com)
Microgrid & renewable integration at burbank water & powerSchneider Electric
This presentation reviews Schneider Electric's collaboration avec Burbank Water and Power, a cutting-edge utility company in Burbank, California, to achieve challenging renewable energy requirements and provide reliable, safe, and affordable power to its customers using advanced technology solutions.
To prepare for increased renewable energy requirements, Burbank Water and Power sought a system to manage load, distributed energy resources, distributed storage systems, generation, and variable renewables in order to balance supply and demand and avoid undesirable voltage, power flow, and power quality problems. Burbank’s Integrated Automated Dispatch System (ADS) includes Schneider Electric’s advanced Power Control System (PCS) - for automatic generator control, load forecasting, and renewable forecasting - integrated with Schneider Electric’s OASyS SCADA and WeatherSentry system. The Integrated ADS will allow Burbank to co-optimize scheduling and dispatch of conventional supply resources, distributed generation, and demand-side resources, enable better control of inadvertent interchanges, and reduce reliance on external generation. Through the Integrated ADS, Burbank’s system operators will be able to manage the available system resources to optimize system reliability while achieving the most economic and sustainable energy supply portfolio.
In this session, participants will hear about real world scenarios for a variety of markets and what steps they have taken to address their security needs in an effective and efficient manner. Customer case studies will dig into real security challenges, mitigation plans, and the organizational benefits realized.
The Cloud Computing model is replacing the traditional IT model for many organizations that have not been able to keep up with the tremendous rate at which technology is changing, the challenges of disparate IT systems inherited through acquisitions and mergers, and decreasing internal resources available for IT commitment.
Cloud Computing models range from public cloud services that bill companies for access to IT infrastructure; the private cloud provider that hosts resources for the sole use of its own organization; dedicated external hosting to non-shared resources; and hybrid hosting, a mixed solution of cloud computing and dedicated hosting.
Schneider Electric consulting experts use their Cloud Assessment Checklist to help potential clients identify the computer services needs that best meet their IT challenges. It is not uncommon to find that an organization would optimize operation with a hybrid hosting solution in which a secure, single-tenant database would be stored with a dedicated host and the front-end would be hosted in the public cloud. Similarly, cloud bursting functionality enables the organization to automatically deploy new applications within the public cloud as needed. Such hybrid hosting models allow scaling capability to accommodate an increase in the number of users in the organization and meet peak traffic demand.
Careful examination of business and security characteristics can determine the proper cloud and hosting model that meets the needs of any particular enterprise and, as a result, help increase the organization’s IT capabilities and productivity while adding value to the business.
[White Paper] Europe’s Window of Opportunity for Terminal OperatorsSchneider Electric
As Europe is going through an unprecedented financial and economic crisis,
the oil and gas industry continues to face an uncertain business environment.
Another recession could lead to reduced demand and further increase the
pressure on margins in downstream operations. This has suppliers and buyers
looking to exploit any operational efficiency they can.
Terminal operators play a critical role in helping suppliers and buyers achieve
those efficiencies, and can benefit their own operations while doing so. To gain
a competitive edge, terminal operators need to be mindful of the big trends
in the industry and make sure that their Terminal Automation System (TAS)
is capable of supporting state-of-the-art supply management systems that
suppliers intend to use in order to maximize their efficiency. And for most TAS,
a simple configuration change is all it takes to achieve this.
Preparing for the Future: How Asset Management Will Evolve in the Age of Smar...Schneider Electric
Most utilities struggle to organize information about their distribution network assets. Operations, engineering, accounting, and other business functions all use different tools and systems, forcing grid operators to synchronize separate databases. This paper presents an improved approach to managing grid assets by establishing a ‘single source of the truth,’ eliminating special-purpose databases, utilizing spatial databases, and incorporating a workflow management tool to support database updates.
[Oil & Gas White Paper] Getting Ahead of the Game: adopting best practices in...Schneider Electric
Burgeoning energy exploration is driving the construction of pipeline systems for hydrocarbon transportation. For a variety of reasons, including renewed scrutiny on safety by regulators, this is also driving new practices and standards for leak detection.
Computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) systems use real-time information from the field – such as pressure, temperature, viscosity, density, flow rate, product sonic velocity and product interface locations – to estimate the hydraulic behavior of the product being transported and create a computerized simulation. With it, controllers can be alerted to abnormal operating conditions that might signal the existence of a pipeline leak. Different CPM methodologies provide different leak detection capabilities, so different methods, or a combination of methods, might be better applied to different operations.
Selection of the right CPM for a given company or given pipeline relies on the thorough evaluation of several factors, including pipeline characteristics, business objectives, additional risk factors and special safety concerns, such as proximity to environmentally sensitive or urban areas. New standards and industry initiatives provide tools to assist in this evaluation, ensuring the pipeline industry continues to provide efficient, effective and safe hydrocarbon transportation.
International Standards: The Challenges for an Interoperable Smart GridSchneider Electric
Building an electric energy Smart Grid involves proper interfacing between existing devices, applications and systems – all likely sourced from many different vendors. The resulting interoperability allows valuable advantages, such as the ability to use distribution system demand response (DSDR) to improve the efficiency of delivered power. Interoperability enables automated switching sequences, for system ‘self-healing’ and improved reliability, along with effective integration of distributed renewable and non-renewable resources that can enable peak shaving. Interoperability also is vital for assimilating emerging automation technologies that will enable the utility to realize these benefits in the future – and protect public and private sector technology investments.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines international standards, recognized globally, that characterize interoperability and security of electrical, electronic and related technologies. These standards are created to assure interoperability within all the major power system objects in an electrical utility enterprise and allow mission critical distribution functions to take advantage of real-time data in a secure manner. The IEC standards also enable reliable exchange of data among utilities and across power pools.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is incorporating IEC standards, and developing new or revised standards, to be applied in its development of a Smart Grid as a national energy goal. This standards framework aims to eliminate the implementation of technologies that might become obsolete prematurely or be implemented without necessary security measures – and help utilities make the infrastructure decisions that reduce cost and energy loss, improve network reliability and embrace technology innovation.
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.
Power Conservation Technology Integration WebinarLegend Power
On Jan 1, 2010, Legend Power hosted a webinar "Stop the Band-Aid Approach to Commercial Power Conservation. Get Strategic."
Panelists Included:
Peter Leathley, Pulse Energy
Mr. Dominique Dodd, President & CEO, TE
Victoria Kamsler, Chief Ethics Officer & Research Director, Greenfiniti
Dr. William Dunford, P. Eng, CTO Legend Power
Mark Petersen P.Eng., Lead Engineer, Legend Power
Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
Energy Savings & Green Considerations in Motion Control WebinarDesign World
Everybody is talking more and more about “green” engineering these days. While its beginning to become clearer what this means in the fields of alternative energy and consumer energy usage, it’s still not at all clear what this means for the world of motion control. Some of the leading motion control companies discuss and explore your questions about “green” design principles and how they apply to applications in the motion control world.
By watching this special 1-hour free webinar you will gain a better understanding of the key factors involved in “green” motion control and their relation to the projects you’re working on now and in the future.
[Oil & Gas White Paper] Optimizing Pipeline Energy ConsumptionSchneider Electric
Effective energy management can benefit the hydrocarbon pipeline operator. Energy consumption costs – the leading expense for most operators – are rising continuously; however, the commitments needed on the part of the operator often impede implementation of energy-saving practices.
Key to effective energy management is the ability to quantify energy consumption accurately at any specific time and its cost and that of drag reducing agent (DR) use. Operators committed to energy management can implement a real-time, system-wide power optimization solution that evaluates the resource efficiency of a steady-state model of the pipeline. This solution will also perform costing runs of alternative configurations, formulated for the next energy cost rate or other ‘what if’ scenarios, in order to find the most energy-efficient alternative that maintains operational safety and integrity. Implementing these alternatives, the operator can save one percent to five percent of energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
This advanced information management technology makes these costing considerations so practical they can become a routine, real-time operations process. Putting available information to work with this solution can make power optimization extremely realistic and highly rewarding for the company while supporting overall operational security, safety and environmental stewardship.
Energy efficiency implementation program for state level in MalaysiaZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
Proposed program by MAESCO at a state level in Malaysia for faster results to reduce energy costs through strategic partnership between government and private sectors and facilities owners and ESCOs.
Practical approach with the state government with some interventions and supports from agencies from the federal government.
Discovering Low-Cost/No-Cost Strategies for Reducing Energy CostseDiscoveri, LLC
Ralph W. Russell, II, founder of Henrico County, VA - based energy consulting firm eDiscoveri, helped attendees at the October 2, 2014 meeting of the IEEE Richmond Section discover strategies for energy cost reduction. Russell showed how commercial, industrial and governmental organizations can use low-cost/no-cost strategies to reduce energy costs. Methods to optimize the acquisition of utility services such as electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil and water/sewer were presented. Strategies such as meter totalization, contract adjustments, and sales tax exemptions were discussed. An IEEE member for many years, Russell’s profile is at: http://tinyurl.com/p7z7z2t.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update, the twice-per-year report issued by energy consulting firm ScottMadden. This particular edition takes a close look at the natural gas industry--in particular how ever-increasing gas resources can find adequate infrastructure to make their way to market.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...guest3e1229f
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
Similar to Funding Infrastructure Investments with Guaranteed Performance (20)
More Electric:
Our world is becoming More Electric. Almost everything we interact with today is either already electric or becoming electric. Think about it. From the time you start your day in the morning to the time you finish your day – your home, your car, your work, your devices, your entertainment – almost everything is electric. Imagine the energy needed to power this. Electricity consumption will increase by 80% in next 25 years
More Connected: Our lives are also becoming more connected. The Internet has already transformed the way we live, work and play. Now the Connected Things is going to take this to a brand new level. 50 billion things connected in the next 5 years.
More Distributed: With such a widespread electrification and connectivity, energy models need rethinking as well. Which is why the generation of power needs to be closer to users. Distributed Energy is rapidly evolving globally. This is positive energy – renewable. In 2014 , Renewables overtook fossil fuels in investment value, with $295bn invested in renewables compared to $289bn invested in fossil fuels. And it is getting cheaper to do this.
More Efficient: When our world is more electric, more connected and more distributed, new opportunities emerge and allows us to tap into even more efficiency – in industrial processes, in the energy value chain, in buildings, in transportation, in the global supply chain and even in the comfort and peace-of-mind of our homes.
With more than $18 billion in M&A activity in the first half of last year alone, the colocation industry is riding the bubble of rapid growth. Colocation data center providers are being evaluated by a wide range of investors, with varying experience and perspectives. Understanding the evaluation criteria is a critical competency for attracting the right type of investor and financial commitment for your colocation business and this is why we have invited today’s speaker to present.
Steve Wallage Steve Wallage is Managing Director of BroadGroup Consulting. Steve brings 25 years of industry experience, holding senior roles at Gartner Group, IDC, CGI and IBM before joining BroadGroup 10 years ago. In his responsibilities at BroadGroup Steve has led many due diligence projects for investors evaluating colocation companies.
In this briefing we explore the Phaseo power supplies and transformers offer presentation and application samples.
For more details:
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We’ve all been hearing about how robust the market for data center space is, but a presentation by an investment banker who has his finger on the pulse on the market day in and day out gave me a new appreciation for how great the opportunity really is.
Herb May is a partner and managing director with DH Capital, an investment bank founded 15 years ago in New York that is focused on the Internet infrastructure space. His company has been involved in close to 100 deals, representing almost $20 billion in value. Most of DH Capital’s work is as a mergers and acquisitions advisor, but raising capital is a growing percentage of its business. The point is, the company understands the financials behind data centers and colocation companies inside and out.
At Schneider Electric, in the IT Division, our core business has always been focused on delivering the highest level of availability to critical technologies, systems and processes. We’ve done this through our award winning, industry-leading and highest quality products and solutions, including UPS, Cooling, Rack Systems, DCIM and Services.
In this new digital era, we see a world that is always-on.
Always on to meet the needs of the highest notion of “access” to goods and services
Always on to be the solid, reliable foundation of digital transformation for businesses
Our mission is: To empower the digital transformation of our customers by ensuring their critical network, systems and processes are highly available and resilient.
In this briefing we explore the Magelis Basic HMI offer presentation and application samples.
For more details:
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/61054-magelis#search
In this briefing, we explore the Zelio time relay offer presentation and application samples.
For more details:
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/529-zelio-time?parent-category-id=2800&parent-subcategory-id=2810&filter=business-1-industrial-automation-and-control
Spacial, Thalassa, ClimaSys Universal enclosures BriefingSchneider Electric
Discover more about Universal Enclosures and how to select the one you need.
For more information:
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-category/5800-enclosures-and-accessories/?filter=business-1-industrial-automation-and-control
Learn more about "what is a solid state relay", key features and targeted applications.
For more details:
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/60278-zelio-relays?parent-category-id=2800&filter=business-1-Industrial%20Automation%20and%20Control
Learn more about what an HMI does and the main components and a look at a typical HMI.
Further details:
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-category/2100-HMI%20(Terminals%20and%20Industrial%20PC)?filter=business-1-Industrial%20Automation%20and%20Control
Where will the next 80% improvement in data center performance come from?Schneider Electric
Rick Puskar, Head of Marketing for Schneider Electric's IT Division presents at the Gartner Symposium in Barcelona November 8th, 2017. In this presentation Rick discusses where the next 80% improvement in data center performance will come from with a focus on the speed, availability and reliability of data. Learn how a cloud-based data center infrastructure management as a service architecture like Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure IT can drive such aggressive goals around data center performance.
Learn how EcoStruxure is digitizing industry with IIoT to increase end-to-end operational efficiency with more dynamic control for better business results.
Learn more about our System Integrator Alliance Program - A global partnership transforming industry and infrastructure by helping them make the most of their processes, the most of their assets and the most of their energy.
EcoStruxure, IIoT-enabled architecture, delivering value in key segments.Schneider Electric
As presented during the Alliance 2017 event, learn how to deliver integrated solutions based on EcoStruxure, our IIoT-enabled architecture for Wastewater, Food and Beverage and Mining, Minerals and Metals.
A Practical Guide to Ensuring Business Continuity and High Performance in Hea...Schneider Electric
Within healthcare facilities, high availability of systems is a key influencer of revenue and patient safety and satisfaction. Three important critical success factors need to be addressed in order to achieve safety and availability goals. These include exceeding the facility’s level of regulatory compliance, a linking of business benefits to the maintenance of a safe and an “always on” power and ventilation environment, and a sensible approach to technology upgrades that includes new strategies for “selling” technological improvements to executives. This reference guide offers recommendations for identifying and addressing each of these issues.
Connected Services Study – Facility Managers Respond to IoTSchneider Electric
According to a new 2017 study commissioned by Schneider Electric, facility managers are increasingly looking to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) by implementing new digital technologies like intelligent analytics to improve maintenance decisions and operations. Explore the full results on how facility managers are reacting to IoT when it comes to facility maintenance.
Learn more about cabling and accessories and the complete ranges available featuring 3 types of cable to suit the envirionment. For more details: http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-subcategory/88035-cordset-and-connectors/?filter=business-1-industrial-automation-and-control&parent-category-id=4900
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A world-class global brand offering a comprehensive line of Limit Switches complying with international standards: IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, GOST. For more details: http://www.tesensors.com/global/en/product/limit-switches/xc-standard/?cat_id=BU_AUT_520_L4&conf=sensors&el_typ=node&nod_id=0000000002&prev_nod_id=0000000001&scp_id=Z000
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Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
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The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
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91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
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The challenge is to sustain water quality
and cut operating costs…
Energy consumption is the single largest variable
expenditure item in water and wastewater treatment
It is also the largest opportunity to scale down operating
costs by scaling up energy efficiency
EPA Challenges, Consent Decrees, Energy Neutrality Goals
25%
Just making real-time
energy intelligence
available to operators
and managers can help
to cut operating costs
by as much 25%.
30%
On average, energy
consumption accounts for
up to 30% of a water
plant’s operating costs.
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87%
Pumping can account for
up to 87% of a water
system’s total energy
costs.
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Challenges
Capital Dollar Competition - Internal
Property values down, sales tax revenue down, etc
Escalating Energy Costs
Increasing over the next 20 year horizon
Staff Attrition – Voluntary or Directed
Less personnel required to accomplish more
Regulatory Impacts
Unfunded mandates, consent decrees, complex
technologies
Operational Efficiencies & Performance Enhancement
Do more with less with aged infrastructure
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Our Solutions
Capital Dollar
Competition – Internal on
- Internal
Tax revenue receipts are
down – Systems must
operate and provide
service
PC offers opportunity to
generate savings to offset
capital needs
Staff Attrition – Voluntary or
Directed
Do more with less Solutions that employ
technology and automation
to achieve results
Escalating Energy Costs
Absence of long term power
purchase agreements
Solutions reduce energy
costs – 20 – 40% over
status quo
Regulatory Impacts
Unfunded mandates and
system corrections
Solutions mitigate regulatory
impacts
Operational Efficiencies &
Performance Enhancement
Systems aged – inability to
extract operational efficiency
and performance
enhancement
Implementation of
technology and automation
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How to Overcome Challenges?
• Alternative Project Delivery Mode – Performance Contracting
• Legislatively Approved and Regulated
• Significant National Precedence in Water Sector
• 15 to 30% Efficient ($) in Contrast to Traditional Procurement
• 20 to 40% Operational Cost Savings through Solutions
• Owner Protected through Solution Risk Transfer
• Guaranteed Savings Supported by ESCO Balance Sheet
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Definitions:
•ESPC – Energy Savings Performance
Contract
A partnership between a Municipality or
Water Wastewater (W/WW) District and
an ESCO to accomplish energy savings
projects without up-front capital costs.
•ESCO – Energy Services Company
A company that develops, installs and
arranges financing for projects to improve
energy efficiency and reduce operation
and maintenance costs at a Municipality
or W/WW facilities with guaranteed
results.
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Facility / Plant improvement & infrastructure renewal program
Energy savings created by: Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) = installing efficient
pumps, motors, blowers, drives, process optimization, automation, energy
monitoring, self generation of power including renewables and CHP, aeration & oxygen
transfer, solids stream management, etc.
Savings are guaranteed by Energy Services Company
What is Energy Savings Performance Contracting?
Reductions
From:
•Less Electricity
•Less Chemicals
•Less
Maintenance
•Biogas Reuse
•Less Natural
Gas
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Long Payback
Cost Savings
Quick Payback
Cost Savings
A comprehensive approach
•Fine Bubble Diffusers
•SCADA System
•VFDs
•Aeration System
Optimization
•Biogas for CHP
•Optimize Digester
Performance
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Energy Bill
Energy Efficiency Improvements
Reliability Improvements
Equipment Replacements / Repairs
Goal = Budget Neutrality
After performance contracting, the budget remains the same or less, and
energy savings pay for the facility improvements.
Example of Annual Energy Budget:
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• Develop, design and arrange financing for projects
• Install and maintain the energy efficient equipment
• Typically works with preferred consulting engineers
• Measure, monitor and verify the project’s energy savings
• Guarantees both the maximum project cost and the projected
energy savings
What does the ESCO provide?
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Capital Investment – Leveraging
Financial Options
General Obligation Bonds
Capital Lease Purchase Agreement
Revenue Pledge – Enterprise Fund Pledge
Performance Contracting allows for attractive financing options –
Customer’s investment back into the Customer’s water enterprise
Turnkey energy efficiency solutions
Performance Risk assumed by ESCO
Fixed price contract
Payment and Performance Bonds
Savings Guarantee by ESCO
● ESCO provides flexibility for Customer to choose budget neutral results OR
Customer to focus on much –needed improvements that could not
previously been paid for except for the blend of measures that provide net
savings available.
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Water Distribution Energy Conservation
Measures (ECMs)
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The primary ECM is for
improving the efficiency of
water booster or high
service pumps
SCADA
Leak Detection & Repair
Water Meters – AMR/AMI
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Water Treatment ECMs
Pump Optimization and Control
Power Conditioning, Power Factor Correction
Lighting, HVAC, Solar Power
Water Conservation, Smart Irrigation, Reclaimed
Water
Demand Monitoring and Control Improvements
Motor Efficiency Upgrades
VFDs and Motor Controls
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Water ECM Metrics – Save 10-20%
Water Treatment Plants Energy Saving
Increase Pumping Efficiency (Optimization) 5-10%
Replace Inefficient Motors and Install VFDs 5-10%
Optimize Pump Efficiency 5-10%
Demand Monitoring and Control Optimization 3-5%
Power Factor, Harmonics, Power Quality 3-5%
Water Distribution System
Reduce Water Loss (AMI/AMR/ Leak Management) 10-15%
Reduce water flow resistance in pipes 10%
Increase Pumping Efficiency at High Services Pumps 5-10%
Replace Inefficient Motors and Install VFDs 5-10%
Optimize Pump Efficiency 5-10%
Demand Monitoring and Control Optimization 3-5%
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Wastewater Collections ECMs
Wastewater collection systems primarily lift
water, therefore, VFDs have limited application
for energy efficiency.
Lift Station optimization is under development
SCADA, MCCs and pumps controls can be
evaluated on a case by case basis.
Pump and Motor efficiency
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Potential ECMs – Wastewater Treatment
Aeration Improvements (Blowers, DO, Diffusers)
Digester Improvements (Mixing, FOG, HS Waste)
Cogeneration (CHP)
Demand Monitoring and Control Improvements
Power Conditioning, Power Factor Correction
Motor, Pump Efficiency, VFDs and Controls
Lighting, HVAC, Solar Power
Low Energy Mixing, CEPT
Water Conservation, Smart Irrigation, Reclaimed Water
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Wastewater ECM Metrics – Save 30-50%
Wastewater Treatment Plants Energy Savings
Optimize Pump Efficiency 5-10%
Replace Inefficient Motors and Install VFDs 5-10%
Aerobic (HE Blowers, Fine Bubble, DO Control, Mixing) 25-35%
Demand Monitoring and Control 3-5%
Power Factor, Harmonics, Power Quaility 3-5%
Anaerobic (Cogeneration, HSW, FOG, LE Mixing) 30-70%
Wastewater Collection System
Replace inefficient motors and Install VFDs 5-10%
Optimize Pump Efficiency 5-10%
Optimize Operating Schedule 5-10%
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Aeration
Diffuser Upgrade
Aeration Blower Upgrade
Dissolved Oxygen Control &
Aeration Blower Control
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DIGESTER GAS TO
ENERGY
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Solar PV
Solar PV mounted on carport, roofs, available acreage
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Wind Turbines
Wind has a real impact on power generation at a site
and reduction in amount of power to be purchased
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Denison, TX population 25K, MGD plant operating at 3 MGD
Project Cost
7,943,747
Guaranteed Annual Savings
$217,727
Projected One-Time Rebate
$195,000
• Lighting, EMS, HVAC
• Improvements to their Aeration Basin & Aerobic Digester including new fine bubble
diffusion grids
• Replacement of 750 hp of blowers and 400 hp of pumps
• Replacement of 3 old switchgear/MCC’s
Project Scope
Project Enablers
• Existing relationship with City Manager
• Proposed improvements were already known issues
• Budget $ already set aside for some improvements
City of Denison Case Study
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Slow Water and sewer rate increases
Redirect funds already being spent on utilities
A solution with multiple benefits
Guarantee performance and financials so that you are assured this is
a good decision
Legislative mandates
Reach energy requirements and defer mandates
Facility improvement & infrastructure renewal
Tackle deferred maintenance Issues with no capital funding source
Energy Performance Contracts have
helped Cities & Special Districts
Reach sustainability goals
Reduce carbon footprint and provide GHG reporting
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Thank you!
Contact Information:
Kevin Bell
Program Manager
Schneider Electric – Professional Services
Phone: 916-508-0535
Email: kevin.bell@schneider-electric.com
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Editor's Notes
Focuses on life cycle costs of operation – not first costsLeverages guaranteed savings over the life of project – usually 10-15 yearsIs a Procurement and alternative delivery model Almost all states have specific legislation for using an ESPC
Goal – leverage all savings possible to get the most work done – use what you’re already spending to buy what you need (remove excess items from facility study wishlist and free up money for more improvements)Blend, combine quick payback w/ long payback, goal is a comprehensive solution, quick payback items spin out cash to pay for the long payback items – long payback items are what is needed – short payback items aren’t necessarily on your improvement plan list
Topic: Wastewater Rules of Thumb Note to Facilitator: Review the bullets on the slide.
Topic: Wastewater Rules of Thumb Note to Facilitator: Review the bullets on the slide.
Topic: Wastewater Rules of Thumb Note to Facilitator: Review the bullets on the slide.
GraphicSolutions Portfolio
how does this all apply to the city of Denison, Tx?Denison is a fairly small town of 25K people in TX.We had a relationship with the city manager and knew they had more needs than capital. They had a plant that had a fair amount of deferred maintenance and through careful planning may have had just enough money to fix their most pressing needs. They had 1 6 MGD plant, but it was operating between 2 and 3 MGD. The biggest problem was that they had a 5-section aeration basin with failed gates, so that had to aerate the entire basin all of the time. They could not close any of the gates. In addition, they had some broekn diffusion pipin so that instead of having ¾’ holes or so in their pipes, they had whole 4” pipes blowing air into one portion of the basin and thus was not aerating well. We developed the project to include fine bubble diffusion throughout the aeration basin and replaced 500 Hp of of blower running full bore to 300 HP installed, added VFD and actually they run about 150HP most of the time. We were able to reduce the plant’s energy spend by 50%.We worked carefully with the city’s preferred Consulting Engineering (Allen Plummer) partner. The relationship was rocky at first as they were not convinced in our approach, but soon engaged and helped us design the improvements.In addition to almost $3.5M in energy savings over 15 years, we were able to secure a $200K rebate from the local electrical utility.We took the capital they had set aside and leveraged this to 2X investment which allowed them to spend $$ on non-payback items such as electrical switchgear, stainless steel automated bar screens and improvements to other city buildings.
So, how does this all apply to the city of Denison, Tx?Denison is a fairly small town of 25K people in TX.We had a relationship with the city manager and knew they had more needs than capital. They had a plant that had a fair amount of deferred maintenance and through careful planning may have had just enough money to fix their most pressing needs. They had 1 6 MGD plant, but it was operating between 2 and 3 MGD. The biggest problem was that they had a 5-section aeration basin with failed gates, so that had to aerate the entire basin all of the time. They could not close any of the gates. In addition, they had some broekn diffusion pipin so that instead of having ¾’ holes or so in their pipes, they had whole 4” pipes blowing air into one portion of the basin and thus was not aerating well. We developed the project to include fine bubble diffusion throughout the aeration basin and replaced 500 Hp of of blower running full bore to 300 HP installed, added VFD and actually they run about 150HP most of the time. We were able to reduce the plant’s energy spend by 50%.We worked carefully with the city’s preferred Consulting Engineering (Allen Plummer) partner. The relationship was rocky at first as they were not convinced in our approach, but soon engaged and helped us design the improvements.In addition to almost $3.5M in energy savings over 15 years, we were able to secure a $200K rebate from the local electrical utility.We took the capital they had set aside and leveraged this to 2X investment which allowed them to spend $$ on non-payback items such as electrical switchgear, stainless steel automated bar screens and improvements to other city buildings.