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George Owens is a past president of
"Association of Energy Engineers", an "Energy Manager of the Year" and an
"Energy Managers Hall of Fame" inductee. |
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
by George R. Owens, PE, CEM
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Objective
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Energy Management Systems represents
one of the best methods of controlling operating costs. However, they
are complex and often under utilized. The goals of this program are
to:
Select the best and most cost effective EMS
Achieve a high quality installation
Reduce Energy, Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Reduce tenant and occupant complaints
Develop highly skilled operators
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Action Steps
Implementation |
Prepare specification for purchase
Review manufacturer capabilities, hardware, software, installation
capabilities, service capabilities and training programs
Develop a qualified bidder's list
Obtain quotation for installation
Prepare a bid summary with recommendations
Develop future maintenance and capital expense budgets
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Ongoing
Support
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The long term success of this program
is dependant on Management's commitment to developing a cost-effective
program, implementing it efficiently and periodically reviewing the
status through a process of constant quality improvement.
Monthly, quarterly or annual reviews
Energy savings "score card" report
Optimize the system and program for additional savings
Training programs for enhanced savings
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To send comments to George R. Owens, click
here: gowens@EESIenergy.com.
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