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COLUMNA ENERGY OPTIMACOLUMNA ENERGY OPTIMACOLUMNA ENERGY OPTIMACOLUMNA ENERGY OPTIMA
The TOTAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT
A Solution to the Energy, Economics,
and Climate Change Crises!
From the SIMPLE TO THE COMPLEX
From the BASICS TO THE ADVANCED HI-TECH
Only One GOAL: ENERGY-EFFICIENT & NO WASTE!
COLUMNA ENERGY OPTIMA 1
COLUMNACOLUMNACOLUMNACOLUMNA ENERGYENERGYENERGYENERGY CONSULTINGCONSULTINGCONSULTINGCONSULTING
Nuclear, Oil, Gas, Coal, Water, Renewables, Energy Efficiency, LEED
Block 17, Lot 3, Pulangi St., Riverview Place, Brgy. De Las Alas, GMA, Cavite 4117
Philippines. Mobile: (+63 2) 0926-809-3337. E-mail: Lope.Columna@yahoo.com

WHAT IS ENERGY OPTIMA?
ENERGY OPTIMA IS A NO COST OR LOW-COST Integrated and Systematic
Energy-Efficiency Management methodology designed to achieve maximum productive
energy conservation and optimum use of energy in Buildings, Power Plants, Factories,
Vehicles, and Facilities. Invented by COLUMNA ENERGY.
WHAT IS THE MISSION AND PROFITABILITY OF ENERGY OPTIMA?
The mission or goal of ENERGY OPTIMA is to REDUCE ALL ENERGY CONSUMPTION
with increased Business Profitability, Human Comfort & Safety, and Climate Change/Global
Warming mitigation. In other words, to PRODUCE MORE FROM LESS, in a Human-friendly
and Earth-friendly ways. This means decreased Fuel and Electricity consumption, which
equals to LOWER ELECTRICITY BILLS and CHEAPER FUEL PRICES, particularly Diesel
and Gasoline prices. The great benefit is DECREASED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
MISSION SUMMARY:
From the SIMPLE TO THE COMPLEX.
From the BASICS TO THE ADVANCED HI-TECH.
Only One GOAL: ENERGY-EFFICIENT & NO WASTE!

The PROFITABILITY of this unique ENERGY OPTIMA approach is tremendous, such that,
1) It can result to millions of pesos or dollars in energy savings annually, 2) High quality and
volume of production, and 3) Huge reduction of greenhouse gas and particulate emissions.
All these wonderful results were based on the reports of client companies who applied this
surprising ENERGY OPTIMA approach! Thus, ENERGY OPTIMA claims to solve the triple
crises of ENERGY, ECONOMICS, and CLIMATE CHANGE!
ENERGY OPTIMA Efficiency Measures can reduce energy consumption and utility bills by
30% or more. One of the best features of ENERGY OPTIMA is that it can be implemented
through no-cost or low-cost projects. Instead, this will even produce profit to the recipient
company, and enhance the indoor environment of their buildings.
LINES OF BUSINESS: Design, Sales, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Energy
Systems and Industrial machinery and supplies, such as, GENSETS, HVAC, BOILER AND
STEAM SYSTEMS, PUMPS, TURBINES, AC MOTORS, FANS, COMPRESSORS, etc. And
as after sales services, we can go to troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication.
COLUMNA ENERGY also signed an agreement with DELTA DORE -- a leading Energy
Management company based in France. Thus, DELTA DORE’s products and services are
now integrated in our ENERGY OPTIMA TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Services; and it
is now being offered to various corporations in the country.

The latest energy technologies with innovations suited to the client's needs will be utilized by
COLUMNA ENERGY in implementing this innovative and productive Energy Management
program.
COLUMNA ENERGY -- THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT, WILL USE ENERGY
OPTIMA TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:_____________________________________
1. Energy Systems Audit (Survey) and Analysis
2. Identification and development of new Energy Efficiency measures and technologies.
3. Planning, implementation, and monitoring of Energy Efficiency measures.
4. Energy Efficiency Improvements Training
5. Contract Proactive/Preventive Maintenance
6. Efficient Design of Energy Systems
7. Supply/Install/Retrofit/Rehab/Redesign of buildings and plant energy systems, which
include Efficiency Equipment, Materials, and Technologies
8. Write-up and Documentation of Energy-efficient Procedures and Methods for
Operations, Maintenance, Production, and Energy-saving Techniques.
9. Calibration and Testing of Energy Systems Measurements, Instrumentation, and
Controls
10. Other related Technical Services

PLANT ENERGY SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS COVERED
SELECT ONE, TWO, OR ALL THE SYSTEMS
Client companies can select all of the energy systems applicable in their facilities, or they can
just select one or two energy systems according to their priority. If you select just one or two
energy systems, COLUMNA ENERGY efficiency approach will still be on the macro level or
overall energy point of view. Thus, you are assured that savings on one system will not
increase energy use in another energy system.
17. Other Heating and Combustion
Systems
18. Transport Vehicles (Cars, Trucks,
Forklifts, Buses, etc.)
19. Compressed-air Systems, Fans,
Blowers, Compressors
20. Manufacturing Process and
Equipment
21. Production Machinery and
Devices
22. Materials Handling Systems and
Equipment
23. Lighting and Illumination Systems
24. Wastewater Treatment Plants
25. Waste Management and
Reduction
26. Pollution Control Equipment and
Systems
27. Other Machinery and Energy
Systems
28. SOLAR AND WIND Energy
Sources
29. Other RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOURCES
1. Air-Conditioning and HVAC
Systems
2. Chilled-Water and Cooling
Towers Systems
3. GEOTHERMAL Air-Conditioning
4. Refrigeration Systems
(Vapor-Compression System)
5. Lithium Bromide Absorption
Refrigeration System
6. Steam-Jet Refrigeration System
7. Power Plants (Generator Sets)
8. Electrical Wirings and Protection
Systems
9. Substation/Transformers,
Switchgears
10. AC motors and Motor controls
11. Pumps, Valves, and Piping
Systems
12. Plumbing and Water Systems
13. Lubricants and Lubrication
Systems
14. Roof Insulation Systems, etc.
15. Boiler and Steam Systems
16. Instrumentation & Controls
For More Details, Contact:
Engr. LOPE COLUMNA
Mobile phone: (+63 2) 0926-809-3337
E-mail: Lope.columna@yahoo.com

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: The MOST IMPORTANT SINGLE SOURCE OF THE PRESENT
AND FUTURE ENERGY DEMAND!___________________________________________
The burning of fossil fuels is the main CO2 contributor to the atmosphere. Fortunately, a
range of options exists to attempt to mitigate the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse
gases emitted into the atmosphere. First and foremost is simply using energy wisely -- called
Energy Efficiency.
Also, most companies are now in the cost-cutting business. One of the best, if not the best
approach to successful cost-cutting is for the corporate top management to have a serious
commitment and policy of Energy Efficiency Improvements in their offices, vehicle fleet,
factories, and buildings, and facilities. Instead of laying off workers for cost-cutting,
management can "layoff" energy wastage and utilize a higher energy efficiency. The
efficiency of every energy system and component can be improved. This is a fact. And it is
best for every business person to have this kind of mindset.
In view of the rising energy costs, declining energy supply, and the destructive effects of
Climate Change/Global Warming, the need to increase Energy Efficiency is of great
importance nowadays. Waste energy in the form of heat, carbon monoxide, incomplete
combustion, smoke, plus the Greenhouse Gas emissions (CO2), etc., destroy our
environment due to the phenomenon of Global Warming. If we don't take corrective actions
now, our inefficiencies and little concern for the environment will ultimately destroy our
businesses, the fruits of our labors, and finally destroy our very own lives!
Another thing is that the Design, Operation, and Maintenance decisions made several years
ago, now need reevaluation and change. Your business profitability, if not its very survival, is
now threatened by the escalating energy and operating costs. Gone are the years of cheap
energy. Unfortunately, old buildings and plants, industrial machinery and processes, which
are designed for cheap energy, are still being used today. Even new plants and machinery
can be a source of waste energy, if not given sound engineering design, care, and attention.
Fortunately, there are many ways to save energy.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE
Plant Managers, Property Managers, Facility Managers and other key leaders of
organizations are now faced with great pressure to reduce their operating costs just to stay in
business. The risks of not doing so are more serious to the survival of their businesses and
the properties they manage or own. One major component of the business process that is
very often not fully understood, and is bypassed as important solution to the crises today is
that of the MAINTENANCE function.
Many companies do not look into maintenance as the most profitable way of cost-cutting and
profit center. Thus, according to one study, over 1/3 of all the dollars spent on maintenance
are wasted due to poor or inadequate maintenance management. This is also because
Preventive Maintenance, which is the dominant Maintenance Philosophy applied today, is
most wasteful and inefficient.

With the statistics showing that BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE SPENT ANNUALLY to
maintain Manufacturing Plants, Commercial Buildings, Power Plants, and their
facilities/equipment; we can have an idea of the enormous savings if Maintenance is
managed proactively. By these figures, we can also see how much the equivalent
Greenhouse Gases can be reduced, just by applying the efficient PROACTIVE
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT!
The Maintenance goal is a moving target, driven by global competition and rising customer
expectations, Add to this the ever increasing strict environmental regulations (reduction of
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions) to comply with, and the ever increasing cost of energy.
What maintenance really should be, and how we should manage it depends on: 1) The
requirements of the marketplace and, 2) The environment of today and tomorrow. Therefore,
Maintenance must be managed as a business, thought with a ZERO DOWNTIME mentality,
and must be carried out with 100% quality in workmanship. ENERGY OPTIMA will help these
executives achieve the needed profitable cost-cutting, not only through the maintenance
function, but also in their operations management.
Via MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE
1. Use PREVENTIVE/PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE methodologies with
PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE goal in mind.
2. Conduct ROOT-CAUSE FAILURE ANALYSIS (RCFA) for all failures
encountered.
3. Provide continuous refresher and up-to-date MAINTENANCE AND
TECHNICAL TRAINING to all personnel concerned.
4. Implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) for all the machine
operators.
5. Develop/Implement up-to-date MAINTENANCE TASK PROCEDURES,
FORMS, and CHECKLISTS for all facilities and machinery.
6. Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)
to document all maintenance and repair activities.
7. Energy Systems Redesign/Retrofit for Efficiency Improvements.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Aligning strategy with the human factors, systems, and processes to improve operational
efficiency and effectiveness. Transforming the enterprise through performance improvement.
Working from an in-depth knowledge of and experience with industry-specific key
performance indicators (KPI), we help clients identify and align strategies, business models,
systems, asset management, people and processes—all to achieve higher levels of asset
efficiency, organizational effectiveness and operational excellence. Our management
consulting and technical services help clients lay the foundation for a reliable, sustainable
future -- covering all aspects of energy systems performance improvement needs.
The most benefit with the least cost would come from energy efficiency improvements. We
must develop both the short-term and long-term solutions to the Energy-Climate crises. We
have to reduce and even reverse the increase in global emissions. The best way to do this is
to involve as many sectors as possible.
For example, we must target and call for more "EFFICIENT BUILDINGS." For new buildings,
this should start from energy-efficient design and construction, which include: proper
insulation, efficient heating/cooling/ventilation, efficient appliances and plug loads that have
reduced standby losses, etc.
NEEDED: TOTAL AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENERGY-SAVING METHODOLOGY
It would be a big mistake to approach energy saving from a compartmentalized approach.
Successful energy savings must be done with the relevant knowledge of the many factors
and engineering disciplines that are involved in the interconnections of the energy systems in
buildings, factories, power plants, and their associated facilities and auxiliaries. Unless these
factors are known and used to reduce the energy use of the whole systems, it is possible to
reduce energy in one place, only to find that it has increased somewhere else. Without the
"WHOLE PICTURE" or integrated systems approach, changes made may result in
achievement far short of the potential, or they may actually do more harm than good.
There is danger of dealing only with a lighting expert, or only with an air-conditioning expert,
or only with a specialist for an isolated manufacturing process. Modification of one part of a
system generally affects other parts of the system, or other systems. The main idea here is
to KEEP AN OVERALL PERSPECTIVE and NOT to focus only on 1 piece of equipment, not
to focus on only 1 energy system, not to focus on only 1 aspect of a building or plant.
To best apply this method, one must first understand the function and the “HOW IT WORKS”
principles of each piece of equipment, how energy is used, and the effects of climate and
other factors. With these systems approach, improvements are integrated with the whole
systems.
ENERGY OPTIMA was invented to fill in the gap, providing energy efficiency services in a
WHOLE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION approach in handling your energy conservation and
efficiency improvement programs. ENERGY OPTIMA efficiently manages both the Human
Factor (the "software") and the Technology Factor (the hardware) to achieve the minimum
energy consumption possible for maximum production and environmental preservation.
Thus, ENERGY OPTIMA is a new approach to energy-efficiency management, which is done
STEP-BY-STEP considering all connected energy systems.

NEEDED: A DEDICATED AND MOTIVATED GROUP OF EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
For Energy Efficiency Improvements to be successful, there must be a continuous thoughtful
planning, monitoring, and implementation of energy efficiency strategies in various industries
and companies. These require a dedicated group of experts to continuously analyze,
monitor, and seek for efficiency opportunities. This expert efficiency group must have
ANALYTICAL MINDS with the latest technical know-how, as well as, the modern testing
instruments and devices to perform tests and analysis.
So, to have more realistic and profitable energy-efficiency improvements, the following are
required: motivated personnel, relevant professional knowledge and skills, complete set of
necessary measuring/testing instruments, abundant funds, etc. The most important of all the
requirements is the willingness and commitment of the people concerned to achieve the
maximum possible by making effective use of whatever facilities and resources are available.
However, the problem with this is that there are very few companies and experts in the
country that are fully equipped with those requirements. This is a fact that forced most
companies to make desperate efforts to conduct their own energy efficiency improvement
programs under inadequate circumstances.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS A PROFIT CENTER, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND
SOLUTION TO GLOBAL WARMING_____________________________________
Energy Efficiency Improvement Programs cost money. But the lack of Energy Efficiency
Programs also costs money. The only difference is that money spent on energy efficiency
improvements can be recovered in a very short time, plus the bonus of an additional large
amount of money (net) that can be considered profit. And the most important benefit is the
reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Even then, there are operational and maintenance changes that can be made at LOW COST
or NO COST at all. This is the strength of ENERGY OPTIMA. The potential for cost
reduction for the business owner is so large and so quickly accomplished that energy
efficiency improvements should be given high priority. And because efficiency programs
prevent or reduce environmental pollution, your company can projects good image and social
concern for the community and neighborhood. Therefore, Energy Efficiency Improvements
should be one of corporate social responsibility. Funding and budget allocation for Efficiency
Improvements is therefore, a wise and profitable corporate investment.
LACK OF EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM COSTS LARGE SUMS OF MONEY
AND ONE OF THE MAJOR CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE_______________________
On the other hand, lack of efficiency program will cost large sums of money spent on the
high bills on maintenance, manpower, materials (spare parts, chemicals, etc.), and energy
bills (fuel oil, water, electricity). Lack of efficiency program can also result in a huge loss of
profits through loss of productivity, poor product quality, accidents, etc. And these huge
losses cannot be recovered, literally going with the wind. Worse, you also help pollute the
environment, and increase Global Warming.

COLUMNA ENERGY’S AGREEMENTS AND COOPERATIONS WITH WORLD-CLASS
ENERGY COMPANIES HELPS YOUR BUSINESS, AS IT SOLVES THE TRIPLE CRISES
OF ENERGY, ECONOMICS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE!
COLUMNA ENERGY signed an agreement with DELTA DORE -- a leading Energy
Management company based in France. Thus, DELTA DORE’s products and services are
now integrated in our ENERGY OPTIMA TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Services; and
we are now offerring these energy services to various corporations in the Philippines, and all
over the world.
With the ENERGY OPTIMA methodology, the energy management of existing plants and
building systems can be efficiently managed by COLUMNA ENERGY. ENERGY OPTIMA
can be applied both to the existing buildings, plants, and facilities, and to the efficient design
and construction of new buildings and plants.
For inquiries, and more details, please contact:
Engr. LOPE COLUMNA
Mobile phone: (+63 2) 0926-809-3337
E-mail: Lope.columna@yahoo.com
Website: http://columna-energy.blogspot.com

RATIONALE
From the Supply Side
The energy and utility industry faces profound and unpredictable change over the coming
decades. Deregulation, unbundling, greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation, renewable resources,
distributed generation, expense and capital cost containment, increased efforts for energy
efficiency, demand side management, with smart grid and advanced metering as emerging
enablers—and primary drivers—of significant change. Add to this the prospect of a major
shift to an electric-fueled transportation sector, and the utility of tomorrow will be completely
transformed.
From the Demand Side
"If controlling global warming is a priority, then industries—from banking to cement
manufacturing—will have to become efficient energy users, which will require a
transformation of their basic management and operations."
"As economic conditions continue to deteriorate, companies must find opportunities
not only to preserve and uncover profits, but to do so without major capital
expenditures. To accomplish this, they must GO BACK TO THE BASICS OF RUNNING
EFFICIENT PLANTS."
It's simple. When your plant or building is wasting energy, you are losing money. And you are
also contributing to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, worsening Global
Warming.
LOST ENERGY -- for whatever reason -- is a lost profit, and a gain for Global Warming.
And because of these, you can even lose your business.
Now comes ENERGY OPTIMA to the rescue. From COLUMNA ENERGY. Commerce and
industry, even the National Government will find ENERGY OPTIMA very helpful in planning
and executing their in-house energy management programs directed at lowering their
operating costs.
ENERGY OPTIMA: THE TIME HAS COME TO FACE THE ENERGY-CLIMATE
CHALLENGE____________________________________________________
How well an organization performs against a changing energy landscape depends on how
well the gaps between today’s reality and tomorrow’s targets are anticipated, identified and
closed. COLUMNA ENERGY OPTMA helps clients develop strategies and roadmaps that
anticipate changes and bridge gaps to reach a target future state.
In the process we help balance short-term performance needs with long-term vision and
direction – based on in-depth understanding of the technical, human factors, operational,
process, business, and management aspects of the energy industry and the manufacturing
enterprises.
Call us today: (+63 2) 0926-809-3337. E-mail: Lope.columna@yahoo.com

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