Saving money with energy conservation: an energy audit workbook for retail stores

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5544017· OSTI ID:5544017

Hints are presented to reduce energy waste and inefficiencies in retail stores. Part 1 lists ideas with high potential for savings in the following areas: lowering the thermostat, sealing leaks, removing unnecessary lights, involving employees in the program, preparing energy consumption budgets, etc. Suggested maintenance and operational changes dealing with the general building and the heating, cooling, lighting, hot water, and ventilation systems are given. Additionally, ways to save energy on activities that involve some initial investment are also given. The method to calculate the savings and converting energy usage to Btus is included.

• Research Organization: American Inst. of Industrial Engineers, Norcross, GA
• OSTI ID: 5544017
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS-0098
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
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