Guide to Energy Management: Eighth Edition

Completely revised and edited throughout, includes four new chapters covering electrical distribution systems; motors and drives; building commissioning; and the impact of human behavior on facility energy management. Also updated are chapters on lighting, HVAC systems, web based building automation and control systems, green buildings, and greenhouse gas management. This book examines the fundamental objectives of energy management, and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. Guide to Energy Management continues as one of the leading educational resources and is the most widely used college and university textbook on the topic, as well as for professional development training, with well over 17,000 energy professionals having used it for training. Additional topics covered include energy auditing, electrical distribution systems, boilers, steam distribution systems, control systems, energy systems, insulation, compressed air, renewable energy sources and water management.