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Geared toward the HVAC professional, Practical Controls: A Guide to Mechanical Systems provides a solid foundation and well-rounded understanding of the role of controls in mechanical systems design and installation. This book takes a concise look at HVAC controls and controls methods - including electrical, electronic, and microprocessor-based controls and control systems. Using "e;real world"e; examples, it explores how various mechanical systems installed in today's facilities are best controlled. The text is a practical resource to controls contracting, providing basic rules, equipment guidelines, rules of thumb, pros and cons, and do's and don'ts.

Cyber Terrorism: A Guide for Facility Managers addresses cyberterrorism and other forms of terrorist activity including mailroom security, bomb threats, and the constant attacks from viruses, hackers, and other invasive programs.

The book covers water purity, renovations, design, construction, equipment, systems, cost reduction, maintenance, and more. It also includes information on the EPA's WAVE Saver program for the hotel/motel industry as well as coverage of other regulations and codes.

This book was written to give energy-involved professionals the tools they need to take their energy audits to the next level, and use them to accurately predict a building's future energy use and true savings potential. Going beyond the conventional energy audit, which can lead to projections which are frequently off by as much as 20%, this book provides detailed guidelines on how to use the new tool, the investment grade audit (IGA), which enables prediction of savings with much greater accuracy. Building on the traditional audit, the IGA requires the addition of a "e;risk assessment component"e; which evaluates conditions in a specific building and/or process and reduces the level of uncertainty as to how proposed energy efficiency measures will really behave over time. The authors have covered every aspect of the IGA, including risk management, the "e;people"e; factor, measurement and verification, financing issues, report presentation guidelines, and master planning strategies.

Natural gas purchasing is generally deregulated on a federal or interstate basis. However, intrastate, there are many conditions that come into play which typically translate into higher costs for the commercial or industrial user. This book is intended to serve as comprehensive reference which can be used by the natural gas purchaser to sort out both the potential pitfalls that can negatively impact gas costs, and the opportunities for significant savings available to the informed user. Each step in the process of natural gas production and delivery to the marketplace is thoroughly examined, including production, inter/intrastate transportation, regulation, cost factors, local distribution, company structures, and deregulation processes. Also fully covered is the natural gas LDC billing process, and how understanding it can lead to significant savings.

There are so many different energy "e;fixes"e; available today, that many energy users are hesitant to do anything because of the apparent complexity of these "e;fixes"e;. Large energy users have completely lost sight of the fact that they may not need time-consuming, large investment strategies. Strange as this may sound, many users today have little or no practical knowledge about their energy purchases. This book covers the basics of rates, components of energy purchases, and the methods and techniques required for maximizing energy savings and minimizing costs. For new energy manager or seasoned energy professionals, this book provides the foundation upon which any successful, long-term energy strategy should be based.

Meeting a need in the marketplace for information on how to operate a sustainable facility and reduce carbon emissions, the Green Facilities Handbook clearly explains why green business is good business and delineates practical strategies to green your operations in energy and management. The book explores issues in the greening of a facility, including janitorial considerations, fuel choices for fleets, and recycling. Additional information is provided on carbon reduction terminology, monitoring and reporting, and carbon trading as well as offset strategies. Special bonus chapters include valuable information on financing and procedures for "e;green"e; marketing.

Technologies and intelligent systems are now available that can significantly enhance the overall functionality of power distribution and make it ready to meet the needs of the 21st century. y.

Completely revised and updated, this tenth edition of a bestseller covers both management and technical strategies for slashing energy costs by as much as 40 percent in industrial facilities. It discusses cogeneration, gas distributed generation technologies, steam system optimization, geothermal heat pumps, energy outsourcing, electricity purchasing strategies, and power quality case studies. It also provides guidelines for life cycle costing, electrical system optimization, lighting and HVAC system efficiency improvement, mechanical and process system performance, building energy loss reduction, financing energy projects, and more.

This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of quality, indoor lighting, and explains concepts like visual comfort, visual interest, and integrated design as they relate to the practice of lighting design. Energy-efficient lighting technologies, including LED lighting and digital control systems, and design strategies that increase visual comfort and productivity are discussed in plain language, and examined in a straightforward way to give the reader, whether an architect, interior designer, engineer, building trades professional, or student a broad understanding of the art and science of energy-efficient quality lighting.

This book helps you make good lighting decisions and will be a very useful hands-on tool for anyone involved with engineering, maintenance, purchasing, specification, retrofits, remodels, and new construction for interior or exterior lighting applications. It gives very practical ways to maintain and update existing lighting systems and how to p

This book is intended for electric utility managers, directors, and power system planners, regulators, and policy makers interested in the steps needed to realize the value of a modern power delivery system. This book describes the elements needed in planning and implementing a "e;Smart Grid"e; by outlining how the electricity delivery system can be modernized so it monitors, protects, and automatically optimizes the operation of its interconnected elements-from the central and distributed generator through the high-voltage network and distribution system, to energy storage installations and to end-use consumers and their thermostats, electric vehicles, appliances, and other household devices. This comprehensive guide highlights emerging concepts of cyber and physical security, resiliency, and the newest architecture-"e;The Integrated Grid."e; You'll gain an understanding of how a two-way flow of electricity and information can be used to create an automated, widely distributed energy delivery network.

Designed for commercial/industrial/institutional (C&I) power customers, this book details ways to secure lower electric rates and pricing, in both regulated and deregulated power markets.

What do effective leaders do to create high performance, and how do they do it?Your people are your greatest source of competitive advantage. How you lead, develop, motivate and inspire them cannot be left to chance. If you fail to do this, you could be out of a job, reach burnout, or risk closing the doors of your business forever.The Liberator is an award-winning approach, which delivers significant improvements in bottom-line performance, in all types of business, and inspires your people.This book provides the blueprint for leading and developing high performance by: ¿ Dramatically improving levels of motivation and engagement¿ Defining a superb method, on a page, to drive performance improvement¿ Equipping you, the leader, with tools you didn't know you needed¿ Powerfully pulling all leadership lessons together in one place, in the right order¿ Enabling you to lead with strength and compassion, knowing you are on the right track

The world is changing and our traditional models of Christian leadership need to change with it. In this transformative resource for leaders of all ages, Nicole Massie Martin shares a leadership model that inspires us to nail our outdated practices to the cross--for the good of our organizations and the emerging generations we serve.

This book delves into the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in one of the world's most vibrant regions. It explores the synergy between new digital technologies and innovative financial strategies to drive responsible business practices that align with the SDGs.

Now, in its fourth edition, Safety Professional's Reference and Study Guide has expanded incorporates new chapters on legal aspects of the safety profession, recordkeeping, sustainability principles, and more, catering to the evolving needs of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) community.