How to save energy and cut costs in existing industrial and commercial buildings: an energy conservation manual
Buildings consume for heating, air conditioning, lighting, and power more than 33% of all energy used in the United States, the equivalent of 10 million barrels of oil per day at a time when oil imports are approximately six million barrels per day. Energy conservation programs that have been undertaken within the past three years in existing commercial, institutional, and residential buildings have already resulted in a reduction of their annual fuel and electricity consumption of 20 to 50% and indicate the range of potential savings for almost all buildings now in use. This book is based on reports prepared for the Federal Energy Administration by Dubin-Mindell-Bloome Associates. Part 1 of this energy conservation manual (ECM-1) is directed primarily to owners, occupants, and operators of buildings. It includes a wide range of opportunities and options to save energy and operating costs through proper operation and maintenance. It also includes minor modifications to the building and mechanical and electrical systems which can be implemented promptly with little if any investment costs. The measures contained in ECM-1 would result in energy and operating cost savings of 15 to 30% based on present fuel costs. Part 2 of this manual (ECM-2) is intended for engineers, architects, and skilled building operators who are responsible for analyzing, devising, and implementing comprehensive energy conservation programs which involve additional and more complex measures than those included in ECM-1. ECM-2 includes many energy conservation measures which can result in further energy savings of 15 to 25% with an investment cost that can be recovered within 10 years through lower operating expense.
- OSTI ID:
- 7325189
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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