{"product_id":"energy-audits-and-improvements-for-commercial-buildings-isbn-9781119084167","title":"Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Intuitive Guide to Energy Efficiency and Building Improvements \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnergy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive guide to delivering deep and measurable energy savings and carbon emission reductions in buildings. Author Ian M. Shapiro has prepared, supervised, and reviewed over 1,000 energy audits in all types of commercial facilities, and led energy improvement projects for many more. In this book, he merges real-world experience with the latest standards and practices to help energy managers and energy auditors transform energy use in the buildings they serve, and indeed to transform their buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet and reach energy reduction goals, carbon reduction goals, and sustainability goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDramatically improve efficiency of heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, water and other building systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclude the building envelope as a major factor in energy use and improvements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the latest tools for more thorough analysis and reporting, while avoiding common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up to date on current improvements and best practices, including management of energy improvements, from single buildings to large building portfolios, as well as government and utility programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographs and drawings throughout illustrate essential procedures and improvement opportunities. For any professional interested in efficient commercial buildings large and small, \u003ci\u003eEnergy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible, complete, improvement-focused reference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Overview 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Field Guide 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Envelope 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Lighting 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Heating 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Cooling and Integrated Heating\/Cooling Systems 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Heating and Cooling Distribution 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Ventilation 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Identifying Heating and Cooling Equipment 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Controls 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Water 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Electric Loads (Other than Lighting) 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Gas Loads (Other than Heating and Domestic Hot Water) 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Advanced Energy Improvements 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Estimating Savings 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Financial Aspects of Energy Improvements 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Reporting 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Sector-Specific Needs and Improvements 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Project Management 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Operation, Maintenance, and Energy Management 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Portfolio Programs 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Resources 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Building Material R-Values 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Window Ratings 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix c Air-Mixing Method of Airflow Measurement 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix d Recommended Illuminance 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Lighting Power Allowances—Space-by-Space 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F HID Lighting Designations 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G Lighting Software 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix H Lighting Reflectances 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I Room Air Conditioner Efficiency Requirements 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix J Chiller Efficiency Requirements 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix K Existing Exhaust Schedule 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix l Existing Outdoor Air Schedule 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix m Proposed Outside Air Schedule 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix N Simplified Model of a Building Entering or Recovering from Setback 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix O Gas Pilot Sizes and Gas Use 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix P Estimated Existing Motor Efficiencies, Pre- 1992 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Q Equipment Expected Useful Life 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix R Request for Proposal for Energy Audits 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix S Energy Audit Review Checklist 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix T Energy Preventive Maintenance Schedule 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIAN M. SHAPIRO\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and co-owner of Taitem Engineering in Ithaca, NY, an award-winning consulting firm he started in 1989. He has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell University, Tompkins-Cortland Community College, and Syracuse University, and is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eGreen Building Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e along with Francis D.K. Ching. His research and writing covers a range of topics including heating and cooling systems, building envelope, water conservation, and indoor air quality. He is a frequent contributor to ASHRAE Journal.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INTUITIVE GUIDE TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnergy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive guide to delivering deep and measurable energy savings and carbon emission reductions in buildings. Author Ian M. Shapiro has prepared, supervised, or reviewed over 1,000 energy audits in all types of commercial facilities, and led energy improvement projects for many more. In this book, he merges real-world experience with the latest standards and practices to help energy managers and energy auditors transform energy use in the buildings they serve, and indeed to transform their buildings.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet and reach energy reduction goals, carbon reduction goals, and sustainability goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDramatically improve efficiency of heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, water and other building systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclude the building envelope as a major factor in energy use and improvements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the latest tools for more thorough analysis and reporting, while avoiding common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up to date on current improvements and best practices, including management of energy improvements, from single buildings to large building portfolios, as well as government and utility programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhotographs and drawings throughout illustrate essential procedures and improvement opportunities. For any professional interested in efficient commercial buildings large and small, \u003ci\u003eEnergy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible, complete, improvement-focused reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989133312229,"sku":"NP9781119084167","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119084167.jpg?v=1761782931","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/energy-audits-and-improvements-for-commercial-buildings-isbn-9781119084167","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}