Who: The Energy Star Program is a joint program between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The 5 Ws and 1 H of Energy Star for Commercial Buildings
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
MEP Gets in the Game!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Facility Electrical Peak Load Management
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Electrical peak load management is a reduction of electrical energy demand in a facility during the electrical utility’s highest generation period. Electrical peak load management strategies may be implemented independently or in association with the electrical utility company. Read Full Article
There are two major components in a facility’s electrical consumption bill. They are usually termed as the “demand charge” and the “energy consumption charge”. The demand charges are reset on a monthly basis and are calculated on the highest rate at which electricity is consumed during the periods that are peak utility service hours. Demand charges are measured in kilowatts (kW) and the highest consumption rate (kW-h) is measured in 15- or 30-minute intervals during peak hours. Demand charges are a large portion of a facility’s monthly electric bill. Peak load management can result in significant cost savings, especially for commercial, industrial and institutional clients.
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