Energy Efficiency: Principles and Practices

by Penni McLean-Conner

Overview

The latest book by Penni McLean-Conner, Energy Efficiency: Principles and Practices, is an outline for utilities, government agencies and power generators for educating consumers on conservation, better resource management, and a smaller carbon footprint. These techniques are not only of interest to the modern consumer, but also can maximize opportunities for demand-side management. Demand-side management programs are effective methods for reducing peak demand of electricity, helping to curb escalating electricity prices for consumers, allowing power generators greater control of the electrical loads and promoting overall conservation of stretched resources. This book offers proven strategies for creating, delivering and maximizing demand-side management, truly a smart approach for your organization!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593701789
Publisher:	PennWell Corporation
Publication date:	01/27/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

•Foreword
•Preface
•Acknowledgments
•Part One: Create an energy efficiency culture
•Build the business case for energy efficiency
•Understand the EE life cycle
•Influence policy to support EE investment
•Part Two: Deliver EE to consumers
•Market barriers and assessment
•Residential energy efficiency
•Commercial and industrial energy efficiency
•Demand response
•Distributed generation
•Part Three: Optimize EE performance
•Participate in organizations that advance EE
•Evaluate programs
•Position for the future