Resources - Info for Building Professionals

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Info for Building Professionals

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Articles and useful web links for building owners and managers interested in building renewal and energy conservation. Left click on links to open documents in the browser window. Right click and "Save Target As ..." to download to your computer.

Client Reference

ManagingEnergy.com Report Guide

managingenergy.com A guide for building owner and managers, to interpret reports created using the BOSS online energy auditing process.

Introduction to ManagingEnergy.com
managingenergy.com An explanation of the process we use to plan energy management programs, audit buildings, and track conservation results.

ManagingEnergy.com User Manual
managingenergy.com The full user manual for subscribers to the BOSS online energy management system. Password Protected.

Organization and Planning

10 Steps to a Strategic Energy Plan	Buildings Magazine Energy management expert Richard Lyons describes how to develop a strategic energy plan to help you prepare your facility for its energy future, by factoring in important business decisions that will directly affect your bottom line.
Making Energy Management "Business As Usual"	Canadian Institute for Energy Training Energy planning should focus on all of the dimensions of energy management - technical, organizational, and behavioural.
Winning the Competition for Capital	Canadian Property Management Sustainable renewal is a long term investment. If your job is to renew building assets and improve efficiency, you need to use solid assessment and planning methods to compete for capital dollars.
Risk Prevention During a Retrofit	Canadian Apartment Magazine Any building retrofit carries some degree of financial or physical risk. This article uses a hypothetical renewal project to illustrate how insurance, contract, and management practices can transfer risk to others and minimize your own exposure.
Strategies for Building Green	Natural Resources Canada A PowerPoint presentation on the practices and priorities for "Green" construction, with reference to the LEED green building accreditation system.

Energy Markets and Regulations

Electricity Deregulation 101	McQuay A primer on electricity deregulation in North America. How it is meant to work and what it means for customers.
A Guide to Electricity Pricing in Ontario	Ontario Energy Board OEB explains how electricity bills are calculated and presented.
Ontario Asbestos Regulation 2005	Pinchin Environmental Ontario asbestos regulations have become tighter. This has implications for mechanical retrofit, most commonly in older boiler rooms where asbestos pipe insulation and boiler jackets are very common.

Engineering

Apartment Heating Plant Replacement	Efficiency Engineering Inc. Many apartment heating plants are in desperate need of renewal, to save energy, reduce maintenance costs, and assure reliability. This article discusses the options and the financial picture.
Combustion Analysis	UEI An overview of combustion analysis, along with features and details on the UEI C-75 Combustion Analyzer that we use at Efficiency Engineering.
How Good Are Compact Fluorescent Lamps?	Popular Mechanics Compact fluorescent lamps have made major advances in the past few years, and are now scheduled to replace all incandescent bulbs. (Legislation to ban incandescent bulbs is in the works both at the provincial and the federal level.) This comparison study uses both qualitative and quantitative testing to compare 7 CFLs and a tradiational incandescent bulb. Surprisingly, the incandescent bulb did not fare well, with an overall rating of B, while the seven CFL's ranged from A to B+.
Water Heater Maintenance Can Save a Bundle	Canadian Apartment Magazine Domestic water heaters are often ignored and most of us pay little attention to them until something goes wrong. By using some common sense and following a few tips, the life of these appliances can be extended and they can be kept operating at peak efficiency.
Cooling Tower Engineering Considerations	Baltimore Air Coil
Cooling Tower Selection	Baltimore Air Coil
Refrigerants (R-123 vs R134a Debate)	McQuay A manufacturer gives a summary of the common refrigerants in use, and then describes in detail the debate between the two replacement refrigerants for chilled water systems. Ultimately they weigh in on one side of the argument, but you'll have to download the document to find out which side!
Power Quality: Identifying the Problem	Efficiency Engineering Inc. Poor electrical power quality is a growing problem than is often misdiagnosed. This primer explains the causes and common symptoms.
Apartment Heating Plant Replacement (Presentation)	Efficiency Engineering Inc. A PowerPoint presentation covering the reasons to upgrade and the important decisions to make when you do it.
Ventilation for Indoor Pools	Desert Aire Indoor pools require special attention and equipment to minimize energy use and protect the building structure. A manufacturer specializing in this area gives some background.

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