This document summarizes a GHG emissions assessment for Viva Tierra's office in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Transportation emissions from employee commuting and business travel were the largest source at 21,867 lbs of CO2. Purchased electricity was the second largest at 10,212 lbs. Other sources included water use at 192 lbs and utilities. Suggestions are made to further reduce emissions from HVAC, appliances, lighting, and encourage carpooling or offsets. The overall assessment finds Viva Tierra has made good progress in reducing emissions through solar panels and efficiency measures.
ECO Energy provides energy saving solutions that can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs in areas like lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration. Their solutions include real-time energy monitoring and LED lighting retrofits customized for each client. On average, their solutions reduce energy usage by 43% and pay for themselves within 3 years. Becoming an ECO Energy client involves installing energy monitors, analyzing usage data, approving recommended solutions, and financing options to fund the project with minimal upfront costs.
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10 Tips to save Energy and MOney.
Simple acts in everyday life
Simple and efficient ways to save both money and energy.
Energy efficient appliances and choices can save families about a third on energy bills without sacrificing comfort. Look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR label as they meet strict efficiency guidelines. Making energy efficient choices, such as choosing appliances with high efficiency ratings, can significantly reduce electricity usage and bills while being better for the environment through reduced emissions. Switching to energy efficient lighting like LED bulbs, efficient motors, and installing solar water heaters are some other ways to save on energy.
The document discusses strategies for businesses to save energy and cut costs through energy efficiency. It provides an agenda for a workshop on energy efficiency that will describe Minnesota legislation promoting energy efficiency, techniques for businesses to assess their energy use and identify savings opportunities, examples of successful business upgrades, and utility rebate programs for efficiency improvements. The workshop aims to help businesses lower energy bills and understand tools for measuring energy use and justifying efficiency investments.
Presentation by Petrus Naude of OneWorld at the CHOICES project community energy workshops in Somerset East, Pearston and Cookhouse communities, Blue Crane Route Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, held in February and March 2013.
The presentation covers issues of energy efficiency as they relate to South Africa’s communities.
More information about OneWorld: http://www.oneworldgroup.co.za/
Further details of the CHOICES project: http://www.iied.org/choices-community-energy-project-south-africa
EsselWorld is a 64-acre theme park in Mumbai, India established in 1986. The document discusses energy efficiency programs implemented at EsselWorld which reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 6,138 KW in Solution A, saving 22,508 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 3,43,768 to INR 57,335 annually, saving INR 2,86,433. Solution B reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 4,778 KW, saving 23,869 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 37,24,15 to INR 79,803 annually, saving INR 29,26,12.
The document discusses energy conservation and reducing carbon footprints. It notes that current fuel reserves will be depleted within 75 years if consumption continues at the current rate. Some tips provided to reduce carbon footprints include switching off lights when not needed and replacing light bulbs with more efficient options. The document advocates for utilizing renewable energy sources like solar power and provides an example of financial savings from installing solar panels for water heating. It encourages individuals to conduct energy audits and adopt more efficient behaviors and technologies to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
This energy efficient home utilizes various appliances and design features to minimize energy usage. It has 10 rooms, venetian blinds for air flow control, and energy efficient LED lights, appliances, and electronics that operate at far less wattage than regular items. A daily schedule and power limitations help ensure overages do not exceed allotments.
ECO Energy provides energy saving solutions that can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs in areas like lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration. Their solutions include real-time energy monitoring and LED lighting retrofits customized for each client. On average, their solutions reduce energy usage by 43% and pay for themselves within 3 years. Becoming an ECO Energy client involves installing energy monitors, analyzing usage data, approving recommended solutions, and financing options to fund the project with minimal upfront costs.
We put a few tips to help conserve , save
10 Tips to save Energy and MOney.
Simple acts in everyday life
Simple and efficient ways to save both money and energy.
Energy efficient appliances and choices can save families about a third on energy bills without sacrificing comfort. Look for appliances with the ENERGY STAR label as they meet strict efficiency guidelines. Making energy efficient choices, such as choosing appliances with high efficiency ratings, can significantly reduce electricity usage and bills while being better for the environment through reduced emissions. Switching to energy efficient lighting like LED bulbs, efficient motors, and installing solar water heaters are some other ways to save on energy.
The document discusses strategies for businesses to save energy and cut costs through energy efficiency. It provides an agenda for a workshop on energy efficiency that will describe Minnesota legislation promoting energy efficiency, techniques for businesses to assess their energy use and identify savings opportunities, examples of successful business upgrades, and utility rebate programs for efficiency improvements. The workshop aims to help businesses lower energy bills and understand tools for measuring energy use and justifying efficiency investments.
Presentation by Petrus Naude of OneWorld at the CHOICES project community energy workshops in Somerset East, Pearston and Cookhouse communities, Blue Crane Route Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, held in February and March 2013.
The presentation covers issues of energy efficiency as they relate to South Africa’s communities.
More information about OneWorld: http://www.oneworldgroup.co.za/
Further details of the CHOICES project: http://www.iied.org/choices-community-energy-project-south-africa
EsselWorld is a 64-acre theme park in Mumbai, India established in 1986. The document discusses energy efficiency programs implemented at EsselWorld which reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 6,138 KW in Solution A, saving 22,508 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 3,43,768 to INR 57,335 annually, saving INR 2,86,433. Solution B reduced annual electricity consumption from 28,647 KW to 4,778 KW, saving 23,869 KW annually and reducing electricity bills from INR 37,24,15 to INR 79,803 annually, saving INR 29,26,12.
The document discusses energy conservation and reducing carbon footprints. It notes that current fuel reserves will be depleted within 75 years if consumption continues at the current rate. Some tips provided to reduce carbon footprints include switching off lights when not needed and replacing light bulbs with more efficient options. The document advocates for utilizing renewable energy sources like solar power and provides an example of financial savings from installing solar panels for water heating. It encourages individuals to conduct energy audits and adopt more efficient behaviors and technologies to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
This energy efficient home utilizes various appliances and design features to minimize energy usage. It has 10 rooms, venetian blinds for air flow control, and energy efficient LED lights, appliances, and electronics that operate at far less wattage than regular items. A daily schedule and power limitations help ensure overages do not exceed allotments.
723 spring street – solar system case study v4Scott Phillips
The 8.64 kW solar system at 723 Spring Street generated 10,429 kWh and provided 55% of the home's annual energy usage. It cost $29,276 after rebates and has a 12.5 year simple payback period and 8% annual ROI. The highly insulated home uses only 50% of the energy of similar sized homes.
This document discusses various topics related to energy conservation. It begins by defining energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. Individuals and organizations want to conserve energy to reduce costs and promote economic security.
It then discusses the necessity of energy conservation due to factors like increased energy costs, the impact of energy costs on product costs, available efficient technology options, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and overall environmental benefits.
The document also covers energy conservation efforts and policies in India, including the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, targets for capacity creation through efficiency, identified conservation potential, and the role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Specific sectors like buildings, industries, and domestic use are examined
2012 ISCN Symposium - Energy Optimization at Central Michigan University 2012ISCN_Secretariat
The document summarizes energy efficiency projects completed at a university campus that reduced the campus' total wattage by 83% and saved $26,318 annually. It details lighting replacement projects in 11 buildings that installed more efficient LED and T8 lights, resulting in substantial wattage reductions and cost savings. Motion sensors and programmable thermostats were also installed. Overall, the projects improved energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and received utility rebates.
Energy efficiency technology for fluid environments greendegarf
This presentation is designed to communicate the concepts of an energy and water-saving technology.
This technology forms the foundation of a class of equipment that, due to the important efficiencies it provides, should play a significant role at the vanguard of energy management programs and activities.
The goal is to impress upon those working in the field the value of making these concepts a part of the everyday considerations that make up energy management initiatives and programs.
The document summarizes an analysis of energy usage and recommendations to reduce energy costs at a facility with almost 1 million square feet. Key points include:
- Certain buildings have high energy costs that could be reduced through maintenance and efficiency improvements.
- Benchmarking energy usage against other similar buildings revealed opportunities to cut energy use by 15-20% through recommissioning systems and controls.
- Retrofitting outdoor lighting to LED bulbs could save over $21,000 annually with a payback period of around 1 year due to lower energy and maintenance costs. Interior lighting retrofits and controls were also recommended.
- Upgrades to HVAC controls through wireless sensors and thermostats offered potential savings of over
In this presentation some of the energy efficient products are being presented and some of the manufacturing techniques and processes are being discussed to create energy efficient products,
The dc7800 desktop computer from HP provides several key energy efficiency and environmental advantages:
1) It has an 80%+ efficient power supply, low power processors and chipsets, and HP BIOS settings to reduce energy usage.
2) It meets various global environmental standards and certifications and is designed to be easily recycled with recycled materials.
3) HP offers services like take back and recycling programs to ensure safe disposal and reduce environmental impact over the product's lifecycle.
This report summarizes energy and water savings from upgrades at KFC stores in Canada and the US. It finds that installing LED lighting, control systems, water saving devices and refrigeration updates resulted in average electricity reductions of 32% and demand reductions of 29%. Water use also decreased 45% on average after installing low-flow fixtures. The investments in these upgrades pay for themselves in just over one year based on the average estimated annual savings of $17,960 per store. Implementing these measures across 200 stores could save an estimated $3.6 million total per year.
Retrofit Analysis and Recommendation ReportMichael Clarke
This report analyzes energy retrofit options for a rural farmhouse and recommends a solar PV system. It considers high efficiency propane furnace, solar hot water heater, ground source heat pump, attic insulation, and solar PV. Solar PV is recommended as it offers the highest yearly savings of $1678 with a payback period of less than 8 years. A typical net-metered solar PV system is described and its advantages are outlined.
This document provides a three-step approach to making a home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly through changing habits, improving the home, and incorporating renewable energy sources. Step one involves establishing energy-saving habits like using cold water for laundry and unplugging unused appliances. Step two recommends home upgrades such as installing insulation, weatherstripping, and energy efficient appliances. Step three suggests generating energy on-site through solar water heating and solar electricity systems. The overall goals are to reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
This document outlines an 8-step plan to improve energy efficiency at Stoney River. The plan includes conducting an energy audit, upgrading cooking equipment, improving HVAC and lighting systems, capturing waste heat, and purchasing renewable energy. Implementing the recommendations could save over $3,600 per year through lower energy bills while reducing environmental impact. A holistic approach is needed to significantly cut energy use and costs at the restaurant.
This document discusses energy conservation, energy auditing, and energy efficiency. It provides an introduction to energy and different forms of energy. It then discusses India's installed electricity generation capacity and peak demand by region. Key topics covered include the importance of energy conservation, objectives of energy conservation and efficiency programs, and definitions of energy auditing types. Specific examples on lighting system upgrades and replacing conventional lights with LEDs are presented. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind and biomass are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of conducting an energy audit of a household. It discusses:
1. Preparing for the audit by collecting old electricity bills and appliance power ratings.
2. Conducting the audit by making a list of appliances with their usage times and calculating the daily electricity consumption of each.
3. Calculating the household's total daily and monthly electricity usage, and the carbon dioxide emissions based on the electricity consumption and country's CO2 emission intensity.
4. Recommendations for improving energy efficiency in the household through actions like using energy efficient appliances and switching off devices when not in use.
This document discusses various renewable energy solutions that have been implemented along the Thai-Burma border to provide sustainable energy for local communities. It describes projects using solar cooking, micro-hydro power, solar home systems, solar/diesel hybrid systems for refugee camps, hydraulic ram pumps, biogas from animal manure, and solar electric systems for clinics in Burma. Training is provided for various technologies to ensure long-term community management and maintenance of the renewable energy solutions.
Huber Wood Products in Crystal Hill, Virginia recently completed an LED lighting upgrade project with Teems Energy that will save the company $57,488 annually. The project increased lighting levels in various areas of the facility, including raising levels in the Electric Shop by 101 foot-candles on average. The lighting upgrade is estimated to reduce Huber's environmental impact each year by removing 499,410 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere and planting 150.7 acres of trees, in addition to saving 67,797 gallons of gas.
The document discusses energy management as a way for organizations to reduce costs and free up funds for core services. It notes that energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which account for 96% of Ireland's energy use. The document advocates adopting an energy management program using a workbook to track performance and become an energy manual, balancing awareness, cost reductions, and strategic investment over time.
Energy efficiency refers to reducing the amount of energy required to provide products and services. For example, insulating a home allows it to use less energy for heating and cooling while maintaining a comfortable temperature. Using fluorescent or LED bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs reduces the energy needed for the same level of illumination. Modern appliances like refrigerators and washing machines also use significantly less energy than older models. Individual actions such as switching off unused lights and appliances, closing doors and windows while using AC, and choosing more efficient products can all help conserve electricity.
This document discusses distributed energy systems and local energy production. It states that combining different technologies into hybrid solutions adapted to local needs can achieve high energy efficiency. Local energy production increases local business opportunities, energy security, and reduces waste management costs. Waste from one process can be used as an input for another in some cases. The document also examines achieving net-zero energy levels in single family homes through highly insulated building envelopes, heat recovery systems, heat pumps, and solar energy systems. It finds that improvements to HVAC systems are often more cost-effective than further insulating buildings. The DESY model was also developed to simulate hybrid energy systems at both the building and district levels.
IRJET- Facility Management in Residential TownshipIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on facility management in residential townships. It discusses elements of facility management including HVAC systems, solar panels, water heaters, home automation, safety and security features, and sewage treatment. The proposed work section outlines plans for implementing these various elements in a residential facility to make it more sustainable and reduce usage of non-renewable resources. Elements like HVAC, solar panels, water heaters and home automation are proposed to improve energy efficiency and usage of renewable sources. Safety features like smoke detectors and fire alarms are also discussed. Waste management elements like sewage treatment and composting of organic waste are included.
Energy saving techniques in current scenarioMuthar Hussain
Energy is the basic necessity of all humans on Earth. It is a key factor that determines the economy of the country.
Energy business in India is vastly growing with demand. It aims in exploring opportunities for sustainable growth, development and economy. It brings awareness on energy saving, energy efficiency through their projects.
This paper finally concludes giving the Energy saving techniques to be incorporated in all the sectors to curb the power crisis situation in current Indian scenario.
An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building. It may include a process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output.
723 spring street – solar system case study v4Scott Phillips
The 8.64 kW solar system at 723 Spring Street generated 10,429 kWh and provided 55% of the home's annual energy usage. It cost $29,276 after rebates and has a 12.5 year simple payback period and 8% annual ROI. The highly insulated home uses only 50% of the energy of similar sized homes.
This document discusses various topics related to energy conservation. It begins by defining energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. Individuals and organizations want to conserve energy to reduce costs and promote economic security.
It then discusses the necessity of energy conservation due to factors like increased energy costs, the impact of energy costs on product costs, available efficient technology options, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and overall environmental benefits.
The document also covers energy conservation efforts and policies in India, including the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, targets for capacity creation through efficiency, identified conservation potential, and the role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Specific sectors like buildings, industries, and domestic use are examined
2012 ISCN Symposium - Energy Optimization at Central Michigan University 2012ISCN_Secretariat
The document summarizes energy efficiency projects completed at a university campus that reduced the campus' total wattage by 83% and saved $26,318 annually. It details lighting replacement projects in 11 buildings that installed more efficient LED and T8 lights, resulting in substantial wattage reductions and cost savings. Motion sensors and programmable thermostats were also installed. Overall, the projects improved energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and received utility rebates.
Energy efficiency technology for fluid environments greendegarf
This presentation is designed to communicate the concepts of an energy and water-saving technology.
This technology forms the foundation of a class of equipment that, due to the important efficiencies it provides, should play a significant role at the vanguard of energy management programs and activities.
The goal is to impress upon those working in the field the value of making these concepts a part of the everyday considerations that make up energy management initiatives and programs.
The document summarizes an analysis of energy usage and recommendations to reduce energy costs at a facility with almost 1 million square feet. Key points include:
- Certain buildings have high energy costs that could be reduced through maintenance and efficiency improvements.
- Benchmarking energy usage against other similar buildings revealed opportunities to cut energy use by 15-20% through recommissioning systems and controls.
- Retrofitting outdoor lighting to LED bulbs could save over $21,000 annually with a payback period of around 1 year due to lower energy and maintenance costs. Interior lighting retrofits and controls were also recommended.
- Upgrades to HVAC controls through wireless sensors and thermostats offered potential savings of over
In this presentation some of the energy efficient products are being presented and some of the manufacturing techniques and processes are being discussed to create energy efficient products,
The dc7800 desktop computer from HP provides several key energy efficiency and environmental advantages:
1) It has an 80%+ efficient power supply, low power processors and chipsets, and HP BIOS settings to reduce energy usage.
2) It meets various global environmental standards and certifications and is designed to be easily recycled with recycled materials.
3) HP offers services like take back and recycling programs to ensure safe disposal and reduce environmental impact over the product's lifecycle.
This report summarizes energy and water savings from upgrades at KFC stores in Canada and the US. It finds that installing LED lighting, control systems, water saving devices and refrigeration updates resulted in average electricity reductions of 32% and demand reductions of 29%. Water use also decreased 45% on average after installing low-flow fixtures. The investments in these upgrades pay for themselves in just over one year based on the average estimated annual savings of $17,960 per store. Implementing these measures across 200 stores could save an estimated $3.6 million total per year.
Retrofit Analysis and Recommendation ReportMichael Clarke
This report analyzes energy retrofit options for a rural farmhouse and recommends a solar PV system. It considers high efficiency propane furnace, solar hot water heater, ground source heat pump, attic insulation, and solar PV. Solar PV is recommended as it offers the highest yearly savings of $1678 with a payback period of less than 8 years. A typical net-metered solar PV system is described and its advantages are outlined.
This document provides a three-step approach to making a home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly through changing habits, improving the home, and incorporating renewable energy sources. Step one involves establishing energy-saving habits like using cold water for laundry and unplugging unused appliances. Step two recommends home upgrades such as installing insulation, weatherstripping, and energy efficient appliances. Step three suggests generating energy on-site through solar water heating and solar electricity systems. The overall goals are to reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
This document outlines an 8-step plan to improve energy efficiency at Stoney River. The plan includes conducting an energy audit, upgrading cooking equipment, improving HVAC and lighting systems, capturing waste heat, and purchasing renewable energy. Implementing the recommendations could save over $3,600 per year through lower energy bills while reducing environmental impact. A holistic approach is needed to significantly cut energy use and costs at the restaurant.
This document discusses energy conservation, energy auditing, and energy efficiency. It provides an introduction to energy and different forms of energy. It then discusses India's installed electricity generation capacity and peak demand by region. Key topics covered include the importance of energy conservation, objectives of energy conservation and efficiency programs, and definitions of energy auditing types. Specific examples on lighting system upgrades and replacing conventional lights with LEDs are presented. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind and biomass are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of conducting an energy audit of a household. It discusses:
1. Preparing for the audit by collecting old electricity bills and appliance power ratings.
2. Conducting the audit by making a list of appliances with their usage times and calculating the daily electricity consumption of each.
3. Calculating the household's total daily and monthly electricity usage, and the carbon dioxide emissions based on the electricity consumption and country's CO2 emission intensity.
4. Recommendations for improving energy efficiency in the household through actions like using energy efficient appliances and switching off devices when not in use.
This document discusses various renewable energy solutions that have been implemented along the Thai-Burma border to provide sustainable energy for local communities. It describes projects using solar cooking, micro-hydro power, solar home systems, solar/diesel hybrid systems for refugee camps, hydraulic ram pumps, biogas from animal manure, and solar electric systems for clinics in Burma. Training is provided for various technologies to ensure long-term community management and maintenance of the renewable energy solutions.
Huber Wood Products in Crystal Hill, Virginia recently completed an LED lighting upgrade project with Teems Energy that will save the company $57,488 annually. The project increased lighting levels in various areas of the facility, including raising levels in the Electric Shop by 101 foot-candles on average. The lighting upgrade is estimated to reduce Huber's environmental impact each year by removing 499,410 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere and planting 150.7 acres of trees, in addition to saving 67,797 gallons of gas.
The document discusses energy management as a way for organizations to reduce costs and free up funds for core services. It notes that energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which account for 96% of Ireland's energy use. The document advocates adopting an energy management program using a workbook to track performance and become an energy manual, balancing awareness, cost reductions, and strategic investment over time.
Energy efficiency refers to reducing the amount of energy required to provide products and services. For example, insulating a home allows it to use less energy for heating and cooling while maintaining a comfortable temperature. Using fluorescent or LED bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs reduces the energy needed for the same level of illumination. Modern appliances like refrigerators and washing machines also use significantly less energy than older models. Individual actions such as switching off unused lights and appliances, closing doors and windows while using AC, and choosing more efficient products can all help conserve electricity.
This document discusses distributed energy systems and local energy production. It states that combining different technologies into hybrid solutions adapted to local needs can achieve high energy efficiency. Local energy production increases local business opportunities, energy security, and reduces waste management costs. Waste from one process can be used as an input for another in some cases. The document also examines achieving net-zero energy levels in single family homes through highly insulated building envelopes, heat recovery systems, heat pumps, and solar energy systems. It finds that improvements to HVAC systems are often more cost-effective than further insulating buildings. The DESY model was also developed to simulate hybrid energy systems at both the building and district levels.
IRJET- Facility Management in Residential TownshipIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on facility management in residential townships. It discusses elements of facility management including HVAC systems, solar panels, water heaters, home automation, safety and security features, and sewage treatment. The proposed work section outlines plans for implementing these various elements in a residential facility to make it more sustainable and reduce usage of non-renewable resources. Elements like HVAC, solar panels, water heaters and home automation are proposed to improve energy efficiency and usage of renewable sources. Safety features like smoke detectors and fire alarms are also discussed. Waste management elements like sewage treatment and composting of organic waste are included.
Energy saving techniques in current scenarioMuthar Hussain
Energy is the basic necessity of all humans on Earth. It is a key factor that determines the economy of the country.
Energy business in India is vastly growing with demand. It aims in exploring opportunities for sustainable growth, development and economy. It brings awareness on energy saving, energy efficiency through their projects.
This paper finally concludes giving the Energy saving techniques to be incorporated in all the sectors to curb the power crisis situation in current Indian scenario.
An energy audit is an inspection survey and an analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building. It may include a process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output.
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Nbi e source_emr_plug_loads_april_2013_higgins_finalCathy_Higgins
Plug loads in commercial buildings are a growing area of energy use. They can be as much as 50% of total energy use in buildings that have addressed other efficiency areas such as the building envelope, glazing, HVAC and lighting. Managing the area of occupant energy use is a high priority to achieve energy reduction targets and climate change policies.
This presentation by Cathy Higgins, Research Director at New Buildings Institute, was given at the E Source Energy Managers Round Table, Boulder CO. in April 2013.
GC-International offers energy saving solutions to address South Africa's problems with insufficient and expensive energy. They provide products like power optimizers, geyser profilers, air conditioner profilers, and power conditioners that save customers money on their electricity bills. Their solutions are tailored for domestic, small business, large business, and industrial customers.
NATIONAL GREEN CORPS, NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME, CLIMATE EDUCATION AND ENERGY C...W G Kumar
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Potential waste, water, and energy savings were identified for hotel properties in Minnesota. Average resource use footprints and benchmarks were generated after analysis of utility bill data.
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- Various technologies and their impacts on emissions are compared between the residences. Proposed strategies include improving insulation, using efficient appliances and heating/cooling systems, installing solar panels, and changing habits around food, transportation and waste.
- Implementing all proposed strategies could potentially reduce the author's carbon emissions by over 7 tons per year according to the analysis. A combination of technological and behavioral strategies is recommended for maximum impact.
This document provides practical tips for businesses to improve sustainability through energy and carbon management. It defines sustainability and discusses key drivers like climate change and government policy. It then outlines various energy reduction opportunities for lighting, offices, refrigeration, compressed air, heating, and insulation. Specific tips include installing lighting controls, raising refrigeration temperatures, improving boiler maintenance, reducing unnecessary heating/cooling, and improving insulation. The overall message is that businesses can cut energy use and costs through low-cost behavior changes and maintenance improvements.
The document discusses the importance of improving global energy efficiency. It notes that global energy demand is projected to increase significantly by 2030 and that greater efficiency is needed to reduce CO2 emissions. An energy audit process is described that involves measuring energy inputs, throughput, and outputs to identify inefficiencies. Specific strategies are outlined like using more efficient lighting and appliances, improving building insulation, and developing smart grid infrastructure to better integrate renewable resources. Government policies around building codes, appliance standards, and efficiency labeling are recommended to help advance energy efficiency goals.
Green Computing and Energy Consumption Issues in the Modern AgeIOSR Journals
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This document discusses green technology and its importance. Green technology aims to minimize environmental pollution and depletion of resources by utilizing renewable energy sources. It has various branches like green electricity production from solar, wind and biomass, green buildings that are environmentally friendly, and green chemistry which develops non-toxic products. The goals of green technology are to meet needs sustainably without damaging resources or the environment through reducing waste and recycling materials. Its advantages include energy savings, being environmentally friendly, cost effectiveness, power savings, and reusing natural resources.
IRJET- Green Technology-An Emerging TrendIRJET Journal
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The document discusses the importance of energy conservation as the best alternative energy option available. It outlines a two-step program implemented by the Energy Conservation Department to encourage energy saving behaviors through technical assistance and audits of industrial and commercial facilities. The program involves general analysis and complete energy audits to identify recommendations to save energy through improvements to lighting, motors, air compressors and other systems. Successful implementation of recommendations at some facilities resulted in over 1MW of power savings.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
SYSTEMS
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Table of Contents:
List of Tables: ................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction: .................................................................................................................................. 2
Energy Audit of New Castle House: .............................................................................................. 2
House Description: .................................................................................................................... 2
Electronic Appliances & Energy Consumption: ......................................................................... 3
Cost of Energy Consumption: ................................................................................................... 5
Potential Saving in Electricity: ....................................................................................................... 5
Energy Saving in Refrigerators: ................................................................................................ 6
Energy Saving in Washing Machine & Dryers: ......................................................................... 6
Energy Saving in Electric Oven: ............................................................................................... 7
Energy Saving in Lighting Load: ............................................................................................... 7
Energy Saving in Water Heating & Space Heating: .................................................................. 7
Summary of Energy and Cost Saving: .......................................................................................... 7
Conclusion: ................................................................................................................................... 8
References: ................................................................................................................................... 9
List of Tables:
Table 1. Household appliances with their wattage and average daily usage ............................... 4
Table 2. Average annual consumption of energy (kWh/year) by the household appliances ........ 4
Table 3. Cost of energy consumption by the appliances annually ................................................ 5
Table 4. Potential saving in energy consumption and saving in energy cost ............................... 8
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Sustainable Energy System
Introduction:
In any modern societies in the world there are continuously increasing concerns over availability
of energy, energy consumption efficiency and reduction in losses over network. In developed
countries it is a challenging task to achieve sustainability in energy efficiency and growth. On the
other hand for developing countries challenge is to achieve self-reliance and ene.
AMP is considering retrofit options to make their 7 Macquarie Place building in Circular Quay more sustainable and energy efficient. The report outlines short, medium, and long-term retrofit options such as installing sensors for lighting and taps, replacing toilets with suction flushing systems, adding green walls and rooftop gardens, and eventually overhauling HVAC and insulation. The options aim to reduce the building's electricity, water, and emissions footprint in a cost-effective manner over different timescales. Professional consultation is recommended before implementing any recommendations.
2. Contents
1. Viva Tierra Background
2. Scope 1 Emissions Assessment
2.1 Purchased Electricity
2.2 Water Use
2.3 Utilities
2.3 Transportation
3. Summary Findings
4. Conclusion and Suggestions for Reduction
1. Viva Tierra Background
Founded in 1993 and formerly known as CF Fresh, Viva Tierra is
one of the leading marketing brands in North America for their organic
apples and pears, and one of the top suppliers to wholesale and retail
chains. With some produce such as plums, peaches, nectarines, and oth-
er fruits and vegetables only available seasonally, Viva Tierra supplies
organic apples, pears, and onions year round.
With their headquarters taking place in Sedro Woolley, Viva
Tierra represents a number of independent farms in North America, and
South America. Due to our lack of time, Addie Pobst (Organic Integrity
and Sustainability Coordinator) asked our group to conduct a scope one
emissions analysis of their office in Sedro Woolley.
Scope 1 emissions by GHG Protocol include emissions from
sources that are directly owned by the company. For Viva Tierra’s main
office in Sedro-Woolley, this includes electricity use, water and other
utilities, and employee transportation. We used 2014 as the base year to
estimate a baseline of GHG emissions that can be used to measure fu-
ture reductions and improvements.
3. 2. Scope 1 Emissions Assessment
2.1 Purchased Electricity
In 2014, Viva Tierra purchased 30,310kWh of electricity from Puget Sound
Energy, which converts to ~103.34 MMBtu. Emissions are measured in lbs of car-
bon emissions equivalents (CO2
e
). Total electricity purchased (in MMBtu) is div-
vied by the weight of each source based on PSE’s energy source mix. Weighted
amounts of total electricity purchased are then multiplied by EPA emissions factors
(in lbs CO2
e
/MMBtu), to estimate the total amount carbon emissions from pur-
chased electricity in 2014. The sum of weighted emissions factors for each source
equates to 98.818 CO2
e
/MMBtu. This means that in 2014, for every MMBtu pur-
chased, 98.818lbs of carbon equivalents are emitted. For 2014, 103.34MMBtu
amounts to approximately 10,212.077 lbs CO2
e
2.2 Water Use
Viva Tierra purchased 43,384 gallons of water in
2014 from Skagit Public Utility District. Emissions from
water use are based on the amount of energy, measured in
kWh of energy, consumed in the distribution process. Wa-
ter in Sedro-Woolley is sourced from the Skagit River ba-
sin. Emissions from water use are from the processing of
water, which includes sourcing, treatment, distribution,
and wastewater.
Energy consumption per process is measured in kWh per gallon of water,
based on estimates from Skagit PUD. Total energy consumption amounts
to .003263kWh of energy per every gallon purchased. Total energy consumed
equates to 141.562 kWhe, or .4827 MMBtu 43,384 gallons of water use. With an
estimated carbon intensity of 98.818 lbs CO2
e
/MMBtu (based on PSE’s energy
mix), 43,384 gallons of water in 2014 amounts to ~192.5243 lbs CO2
e
.
Energy Source % (PSE mix) MMBTU lb CO2e/MMBTU lb CO2e
Coal 0.31 32.03610293 208.390000000 6676.003489505
Hydroelectric 0.32 33.0695256 0.000029987 0.000991656
Natural Gas 0.28 28.9358349 116.390000000 3367.841824497
Nuclear 0.01 1.033422675 0.000060186 0.000062198
Other* 0.01 1.033422675 162.789330000 168.230184894
Wind 0.07 7.233958726 0.000120372 0.000870769
Total 1 103.3422675 98.81801192 10212.077423519
Process kwhe/G
Sourcing 0.000836
Treatment 0.000627
Distribution 0.000437
Wastewater 0.001363
Total 0.003263
4. 2.3 Utilities
Photovoltaic System
In August 2007, Viva Tierra in-
stalled 130 Sanyo HIP 195 solar panels
and four SunnyBoy 6000 Inverters. This
photovoltaic (PV) system is responsible
for producing 22,000-kilowatt hours per
year. Along with the implementation of
the PV system, the company launched
and initiative to reduce their total electric- ity
consumption which has equated to a
27.1% reduction in electricity since 2007.
This was a significant change because
prior to 2007, Viva Tierra’s electricity
consumption had increased by an average of
7.5% per year.
With the decreased amount of total electricity used, Viva Tierra is using more re-
newable energy. In fact, last year Viva Tierra generated over half of their electricity
from the PV system. To increase the impact of the PV system we are going to address
some areas where Viva Tierra could make changes to decrease their total electricity us-
age even more.
Electricity Usage in the Office
Prior to looking at this data, we took a tour of Viva Tierra and explored every
nook and cranny from roof to crawl space to see what was using electricity. We were
able to get model numbers and a general idea for long all of the electricity consuming
assets were running during the year. From there I ran some estimates and tried to calcu-
late the kilowatt hours used for the HVAC system, server room, the computers, kitchen
appliances, printers, lighting and miscellaneous appliances. All of my figures are esti-
mations because there are no monitoring devices on specific assets. Based on my esti-
mations, I came up with an estimated usage of 41,996.5-kilowatt hours per year.
Section Total Electricity Con-
sumption (kWh/year)
HVAC 15,243.5
Server Room 11,710.2
Kitchen Appliances 4,777
Lighting 4,392.96
Computers 3,421.44
Printers 1,689.4
Miscellaneous 762
Totals: 41,996.5
5. HVAC
The majority of the electricity usage was from the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air condi-
tioning system). That is common with most office buildings. It accounted for nearly 40%
of the total electricity consumption. Viva Tierra had upgraded their HVAC system as part
of their sustainability initiatives of 2007.
Suggestions: There are a few simple suggestions that I would recommend for increasing
the efficiency of the HVAC system. (HVAC, 2011)
Suggestions:
1) Routinely clean the air filters- By remembering to check the air filters once per
month and cleaning when dirty, you can improve efficiency by 5-15%. Reusable electro-
static air filters are available which can cut down on waste while not sacrificing perfor-
mance or efficiency.
2) Use plants to shade south facing windows in the summer- By reducing the direct sun-
light entering the building during the summer minimizes the stress on the air condition-
ing. Have the plants in movable pots, in the winter the south facing windows are good
sources of lighting.
Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen appliances were responsible for the largest amount of waste power. The amount
of power that was being used by appliances that seemed to be hardly used can be easily
saved.
Suggestions: Ghost power is an obvious concern with many kitchen appliances. My man-
aging this and making a few small changes you should be able to cut the appliance usage
by 75% (appendix a).
1) Unplug the monster fridge- If it is needed in the summer to keep fruit samples it can
be plugged in, but it uses nearly half of the total kitchen appliances electricity. If you can
make room in one of the other refrigerators for the fruit samples and leave the monster
fridge unplugged, it will have a noticeable effect on your energy usage from this step
alone, between 5%-7% of the TOTAL electricity usage.
2) Unplug unused appliances-By unplugging the oven in the back room and the coffee
pots you can reduce the kitchen appliance usage by another 25%.
Printers
Printers were another significant sources of electricity use that could be significantly re-
duced. During our tour we noticed 13 printers that were plugged in. Given the drastic re-
duction of paper usage, this many printers seem unnecessary.
Suggestions: If the office could create a network around the large commercial printer in
the main office space, it would cut down the electricity usage by 68% and get employees
a chance to stretch their legs.
6. The Server Room
The server room was the second biggest user of electricity. I included the wall mounted
AC unit in my calculations, which significantly added to the electricity usage for this seg-
ment. I included this because it is essential for the server room not to overheat and takes
significant stress off the server fans that are used to cool down the machines. This room
holds approximately 66% of the company’s data.
Suggestions: Because these machines need to stay running, the reductions need to come
from climate control. This also decreases the likelihood of crashing during a power outage.
Suggestions:
1) Apply insulated blinds over the south facing windows in the server room. By keeping
the summer heat out of the server room the AC unit wouldn’t have to be on as much and
the fans in the servers wouldn’t have to be as stressed.
2) Funnel the air from the AC unit directly to the servers. This will help keep the ma-
chines cool and increase the efficiency of the AC unit.
3) Unplug all unused computers and phones.
Desktop Computers
The energy initiative replaced all of the old CRT monitors with LCD high efficiency flat
screen monitors. All of the employees had a desktop computer with one or two monitors
that ran during business hours. These are absolutely pivotal in order for the company to
operate. The switch to e-files cut the paper usage, international travel and even one em-
ployee’s Friday commute significantly.
Suggestions: The only suggestions I can give are to ensure they get turned OFF during
non-business hours and during holidays and turn down the brightness of the screens. Turn-
ing off computers should be standard practice. Turning down the brightness of the moni-
tors not only saves electricity but also is better for your eyes.
Lighting
Lighting
With the energy initiative, all of the lights in the building were converted from incandes-
cent to florescent bulbs. This typically improves efficiency by 60-70%.
Suggestions: Make use of natural lighting whenever possible. This will not only cut down
on power usage but also improve ambiance.
Miscellaneous
This included the water filter and telephones. These use a very small amount of energy, it
wouldn’t make much of a difference to make changes here.
7. 2.4 Transportation
Employing nine members from their
office in Sedro Woolley, our group analyzed
the member’s emissions from their daily com-
mute, and from business travel purposes. Us-
ing equations found on the EPA’s website, we
were able to make a close estimates of each
members emissions for the year. Starting with
the employees’ daily commute, we came out
to a total of about 405.14 lbs of CO2 in day.
This total was then multiplied by the number of days each member made this com-
mute to find a weekly to-
tal of around 1,955.29 lbs
of CO2.
As for business air travel, I was able to get ahold of each employee’s air trav-
el for the year. This included the other modes of transportation in between (getting
to and from the airport, meetings etc.). From this, I got a total of about 21,867 lbs of
CO2. This was obviously the largest contributor to Viva Tierra’s total emissions, but
with the company’s main source of their products coming from farms in South
America, it’s a given that employee’s are going to occasionally visit these farms to
do orchid visits.
8. 3. Summary Findings
Purchased Electricity: 10,212.077 lbs CO2
e
Water Use: 192.5243 lbs CO2
e
Transportation: 21,867.02 lbs
Total: 32,271.6213 lbs CO2
e
4. Conclusion
With air travel contributing to 21,867.02 lbs a year and work commute contributing
to a yearly total of 101,675.08 lbs a year (1955.29 x 52 weeks), transportation is by far the
leading contributor to Viva Tierra’s total emissions. However, this is one of the hardest ar-
eas to suggest to reduce. Naturally, we would like to suggest the members of Viva Tierra
to carpool to work to reduce commute emissions, but our group lacked the information to
suggest this to the employees. With a majority of their produce coming from farms in
South America, it is necessary for employees to travel to these orchids. While these emis-
sions are large, there is a tradeoff because Viva Tierra supplies year-round supply of or-
ganic produce. If the company would like to reduce this area of emissions, they would
need to conduct a scope two and scope three emissions analysis.
Purchased electricity is the second largest contributing source of GHG emissions,
amounting 10,212.077 lbs CO2
e
in 2014. This amount is small because their solar photo-
voltaic system allows Viva Tierra to produce a large share of their total used energy and
return excess electricity to the grid during the sunnier months of the year. In 2014, Viva
Tierra produced more than half the amount of energy used, amounting to 22,410 kWhe. Of
the amount produced, Viva Tierra returned 9,260 kWh of electricity and used 13,150
kwhe. Of the electricity directly used at Viva Tierra, 43% was produced with solar energy.
Carbon offsets are a great way to balance carbon emissions by purchasing offsets that can
neutralize Viva Tierra’s Baseline.
Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program offered is a non-profit program that
funds independent resource projects and uses voluntary demand to find cleaner energy op-
tions. The program requires no contracts and be cancelled at any time. Signing up is easy
and can be done online with current account information. Businesses choose the amount
they wish to pay, ranging from $20/month to covering 100% of your total bill, at $2 blocks
per 160 kilowatts. Many other carbon offset options exist, and would be a great way for
Viva Tierra to market their efforts of reduction to consumers, as well as investors.
Water use contributes to ~192.5243 lbs CO2
e
, which is negligible in comparison to
purchased electricity and transportation. Overall, Viva Tierra has made impressive efforts
in reducing their energy consumption by investing in solar photovoltaic panels and reduc-
ing the electricity bill as well.