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Planning an Energy ProgramEnergy ProfilesAn energy profile provides the basic building block of information needed to begin evaluating a property's potential for energy savings. This information also helps determine baseline energy performance and can be used to benchmark a building's performance against comparable properties. Basic components of an energy profile include:
An energy accounting system records information from the energy profile over time. An accounting system is generally kept in a simple spreadsheet or tracked through computer software. Buildings equipped with an energy management system may be able to use this to automatically generate real-time information for an energy accounting system. Once ECMs or EEMs have been installed, this historical record enables energy mangers to later measure program results against baseline performance. It can also indicate when problems arise, such as through abnormally high energy costs related to equipment failure. Added components of an energy accounting system may include:
Quick Facts
Resources California Energy Commission, Handbooks for Energy Efficiency, "Energy Accounting: A Key Tool in Managing Energy Costs. " U.S. EPA, ENERGY STAR, Portfolio Manager, an online energy tracking and benchmarking tool. |