This best-selling handbook is the most comprehensive and practical reference available on energy auditing in buildings and industry. Topics include energy assessment and computer software which will guide you in planning and carrying out a thorough and accurate energy audit of any type of facility, including electrical, mechanical and building systems analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through accounting procedures, rate of return and life cycle cost analysis. Also covered is information on understanding your utility bill and using that knowledge to trim your energy costs. Loaded with forms, checklists and handy working aids, book is required reading for anyone responsible for conducting or overseeing a facility energy audit.
Completely edited throughout, this latest edition includes a new chapter on investment grade energy audits and also a new chapter on retro-commissioning and energy audits. Revisions include new information on ISO 50001 and the Superior Energy Performance program plus a completely updated chapter on software.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Energy Auditing Basics Chapter 2 : Energy Accounting and Analysis Chapter 3 : Understanding the Utility Bill Chapter 4 : Energy Economics Chapter 5 : Survey Instrumentation Chapter 6 : The Building Envelope Audit Chapter 7 : The Electrical System Audit Chapter 8 : The Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Audit Chapter 9 : Upgrading HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency Chapter 10 : Verification of System Performance Chapter 11 : The Physical Plant Audit Chapter 12 : Central Plant Retrofit Considerations Chapter 13 : Maintenance and Energy Audits Chapter 14 : Self-Evaluation Checklists Chapter 15 : In Transition from Energy Audits to Industrial Assessments Chapter 16 : A Compendium of Handy Working Aids Chapter 17 : Energy Audi ling Software Directory Chapter 18 : Retro-commissioning Chapter 19 : Investment Grade Energy Chapter 20 : Audits
