strategic objectives, energy and water at the heart of enterprise /
Sandra McCardell.
Cham, Switzerland :
Springer,
2018.
1 online resource (xiv, 238 pages) :
illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Intro; Preface; References; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Consulting, Advising, and Related Fields of Expertise; 1.2 Definition of Terms Used Generally; 1.2.1 Business/Finance; 1.2.2 Energy/Water; 1.3 Goals of This Book; 1.4 Introduction of the Strategic Energy Effectiveness Framework (SEE); 1.5 Organization and Structure; References; Part I: The Context; Chapter 2: Energy Around the Globe; 2.1 Introductory Comment; 2.2 The Importance of Energy and Water; 2.3 Energy and Economics Around the World; References; Chapter 3: Managing in Organizations.
3.1 Technical Decisions, Management Decisions3.2 Business Processes and Management Theory; 3.3 Contemporary Theories Related to Managing Energy; 3.4 The Five-Step Framework for Institutional Change; 3.5 The Strategic Energy Effectiveness Framework (SEE); 3.6 Data and Information; References; Sources Used in the Chapter; Additional Links for Those Interested in Learning More; Chapter 4: The History of Energy Use; 4.1 Introductory Comments; 4.2 Energy and Water in the Wild; 4.3 The Industrial Revolution; 4.4 The Idea of Using Less Energy; 4.5 Energy Effectiveness Drivers; References.
6.3 Energy Usage Patterns6.4 Energy Flows Within Organizations; 6.5 A Picture of the Facility; 6.6 Real-Time Data: Monitors and the Internet of Things; 6.7 Energy and Water Management; 6.8 Utility Energy Efficiency Programs; 6.9 Financial Flows; References; Chapter 7: Energy Inside Organizations: The Four Fields; 7.1 Energy Connects the Enterprise; 7.2 Evaluating Energy and Water Use in Organizations; 7.3 The Four Fields or Internal Use Sectors; 7.4 Patterns of Energy Use in Different Industries; 7.5 Operations and Maintenance.
7.6 Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Services, Products, and Systems: A Sampling7.7 Alternative Energy Services, Products, and Systems: A Sampling; 7.8 Water Products and Services: A Sampling; References; Chapter 8: Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities; 8.1 Why Understanding Benefits and Barriers Is Important; 8.2 Categories of Benefits; 8.3 Motives to Move Forward; 8.4 Benefits and Connections; 8.5 Constraints and Barriers to Moving Forward; 8.6 Leadership, Accountability, and Cooperation; 8.7 Other Impediments to Action; 8.8 Strategic Utility Management; References.
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This book describes practical ways to understand energy and water use in organizations and then manage or control that use, thereby reducing risk and cost. The author presents a strategic framework to focus on the types of questions that should be addressed internally, Including evaluation of potential projects, planning and implementing energy projects, and evaluating results. The premise is that no modern organization can exist without energy, despite the fact that energy is also one of the mandatory inputs that receives little to no attention in most organizations. This work highlights methodologies and projects that illuminate ways in which energy management is central to an organization's success, considering in each case the four main determinants of energy use: People, Buildings, Equipment /Processes, and the Environment. The book constitutes a complete energy savings resource for business owners, middle managers, and building and energy managers, providing options, free tools, and flexible project templates.
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Energy conservation.
Energy consumption.
Water efficiency.
Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology.