This document discusses strategies for evolving industrial energy management approaches into the 21st century. It argues that energy management should be viewed as an investment that creates wealth and supports business goals, rather than just a cost-cutting exercise. Specifically, it recommends taking a strategic, cross-departmental approach focused on improving capital performance and returns, communicating outcomes in business terms, and viewing energy management as a profit center rather than just a cost center. The goal is to frame energy efficiency as a business opportunity rather than an environmental issue.
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The document discusses rising energy prices in the United States after several years of low natural gas and electricity costs. It attributes the recent price declines to increased domestic natural gas production through shale gas extraction and a weak economy. However, the document notes several factors that are expected to drive energy prices higher in the coming years, including declining production from conventional gas basins, coal plant retirements being replaced by natural gas generation, increasing international demand for natural gas, and shale gas producers requiring higher price points to remain profitable. It concludes that companies need to update their energy budget and risk management strategies in light of these changing market fundamentals and rising price trends.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) require federal contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers and mechanics employed under federally funded or assisted contracts no less than the prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided $787 billion in funding for federal contracts and required all contracts using these funds to comply with DBRA wage standards. DBRA was originally passed in 1931 during the Great Depression to provide fair wages for workers on federal construction projects.
This document discusses issues with using simple payback as the sole criterion for evaluating capital projects. It notes that simple payback fails to account for the time value of money and does not consider the overall profitability of projects. The document advocates comparing investment options using internal rate of return to properly account for cash flows over time. It also emphasizes the importance of considering a company's overall financial performance and margins when deciding how to invest capital for maximum returns.
The document discusses implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) methodology and tools. It proposes assessing business risks, developing risk response strategies, and monitoring risk management processes. Key activities include identifying risks, measuring impact and likelihood, developing risk action plans, and monitoring risk responses. The goal is to gain consensus on an ERM approach that aligns enterprise and IT risks with the organization's strategy and risk appetite.
This document discusses the value and risks of big data. It begins with defining big data as large and complex data sets that require new technologies to manage and analyze. The document then discusses how big data is used for marketing, recommendations, analytics, and other purposes. It notes both the benefits but also risks of poor data quality and limited governance of big data projects. The document also provides overviews of technologies like Hadoop, MapReduce, Pig, Hive, and NoSQL that support big data. It questions whether social data should be considered a corporate asset and discusses the complexity of understanding big data risks. Overall, the document aims to highlight both the opportunities and governance challenges presented by big data.
This document discusses how to improve industrial energy efficiency programs' ability to engage industrial facilities. It uses an analogy of these programs "courting" facilities but notes facilities have other priorities. A survey found most facilities are only opportunistically motivated by incentives. The document recommends program administrators screen facilities for receptiveness, quantify investment risks and returns, and recognize that energy management requires change management skills. It suggests sponsoring onsite energy manager pilots to link energy savings to facilities' core business goals and managers' careers.
This document provides guidance on implementing the recommendations from an energy assessment. It discusses common reasons why energy audits often go unused, such as a lack of planning and clear responsibilities. The document recommends developing a business plan to coordinate stakeholders and ensure accountability. An effective business plan would organize recommendations into scenarios, consider in-house vs outsourcing options, and use communication tools like an executive summary and implementation milestones. Delegating responsibilities across departments and using a decision tree framework can help facilitate decisions needed to achieve the energy savings opportunities.
Energy Efficiency Risks and Opportunities for Your Business and Your CareerTNenergy
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The document discusses strategies for effective energy management in businesses and careers. It suggests approaching energy management as an investment that creates wealth rather than as a cost-cutting project. It recommends organizing cross-departmental teams to pursue energy efficiency opportunities, and communicating goals and results in business terms to show how energy management supports overall capital performance and returns. The key is to perceive energy improvements as opportunities rather than costs or distractions.
Christopher Russell is an independent energy management consultant who has worked in various energy management roles since 1995. He founded Energy Pathfinder in 2006 to provide consulting services to help clients manage energy costs and risks. The document contains presentations and diagrams on topics such as quantifying energy waste and losses, evaluating energy projects using metrics like return on investment and internal rate of return, and strategies for improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs in industrial facilities.
Business and climate leaders called on the new administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to take a leadership role in reducing the region's reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to a carbon-free clean energy economy. They want BPA to help grow the local renewable energy industry and implement smart grid technologies to expand the economy while addressing climate change. As the region's largest electricity provider controlling 75% of transmission, BPA is well positioned to spearhead an energy revolution through investments in hydropower, wind, solar, biomass and energy efficiency.
Getting Your Moneys Worth Out of Energy EfficiencyTNenergy
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Webinar hosted by the Tennessee Energy Education Initiative with presentations including:
- Monetizing Energy Solutions: The Road to Funding
Christopher Russell, Visiting Fellow, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Principal, Energy Pathfinder Management Consulting LLC
- Guide to Tax Incentives for Commercial Business
CJ Aberin, CCSP, shareholder at KBKG, a specialty tax firm focused on securing energy tax incentives, will summarize the benefits of the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings (179D) federal tax deduction and other related tax strategies, explain the process, and share information about ideal candidates and eligible projects so you know how to get started.
This document discusses the role of professional risk in implementing industrial energy improvements. It begins with an introduction of the author and his background in energy management. It then discusses how industrial energy use accounts for a large portion of total energy consumption but also presents opportunities for cost savings. The document outlines several types of risks to energy improvement projects, including technical, accountability, measurement, investment, and management risks. It provides examples and considerations for each type of risk. The overall message is that energy improvements involve risks but also opportunities to lower costs if risks are properly addressed.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
This document summarizes Kateri Callahan's presentation on energy efficiency at the USEA Global Energy Efficiency Workshop. The Alliance to Save Energy, where Callahan is president, promotes energy efficiency worldwide. Callahan discusses why energy efficiency is important for the economy, environment and energy security. She outlines recent US policy progress on efficiency under the Obama administration, including funding in the stimulus package. Callahan forecasts continued policy support for efficiency in the US in 2010, especially if climate change legislation passes Congress.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update Webcast: Everything Counts ... In Larg...ScottMadden, Inc.
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This document summarizes a webinar presented by ScottMadden on November 15, 2019. It discusses the "California duck curve" which illustrates how increasing solar capacity can change net load in California and pose operational challenges. Analysis shows the duck curve impacts have exceeded forecasts and are growing. Efforts to mitigate impacts include energy storage, time-of-use rates, and expanding regional energy markets. The webinar also covers growth in Western energy imbalance markets and considerations for new entrants. Finally, it addresses potential early retirements of nuclear plants in the US and the risk of reduced carbon-free electricity generation.
This document discusses how Canadian organizations are addressing climate change in a business context. It provides examples of companies that are reducing their environmental impact and integrating climate considerations into their strategies. It also encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and governments to work together on ongoing environmental engagement and emphasizes that addressing climate change can be good for business.
This document profiles Christopher Russell and his work helping organizations monetize energy solutions and investments. It discusses how energy projects can be viewed as investments that produce cash flows rather than just costs. It emphasizes the need to consider the total lifecycle costs and savings of projects, not just simple payback periods. It provides an example analysis of a boiler upgrade project using metrics like internal rate of return, cost of doing nothing, and annualized cost to help justify the investment.
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This document discusses the Alliance to Save Energy's efforts to double energy productivity in the United States by 2030. It outlines the Alliance's mission and partners from different sectors working toward this goal. Key recommendations include making financing more available for energy efficiency projects, supporting energy innovation, and strengthening building and vehicle efficiency standards. The Alliance is working with partners at various levels of government to advance legislation and programs that can help achieve the goal of doubling energy productivity by 2030 for economic and environmental benefits.
Mr. Miller is a Partner at NEAH Energy and has extensive experience in senior leadership roles in the energy sector. He has experience managing energy businesses, conducting acquisitions, and serving on boards. Mr. Miller focuses on trading, risk management, asset acquisition, and managing energy companies in oil, natural gas, and renewables. He has a proven track record of success in business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and achieving corporate objectives.
This document appears to be a profile for Daniel Dus, who has over $150 million of solar photovoltaic experience financing and installing projects. He has experience structuring solar transactions for utility, government, commercial, and residential clients. The profile lists Daniel's experience, education, and details on many solar projects he has worked on in different states across the U.S.
This document provides a summary of Alfonso M. Cabrera's extensive experience in energy engineering over 30 years, including 18 years in energy management roles. He has managed energy programs for various organizations, including the US Postal Service, American Sugar Refining, and Naval facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region. Cabrera has significant experience developing and implementing energy savings performance contracts to reduce energy consumption and costs for clients in various sectors.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Justine Ram, Director of the Economics Department, CDB at a Seminar titled, A New Paradigm for Caribbean Development - Transitioning to a Green Economy. The event took place on May 29, 2014 in Guyana. For more information about renewable energy in the Caribbean, visit www.caribank.org.
DECC Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) South West Launch - Bristol - 1...The Future Economy Network
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The presentation covered energy efficiency initiatives at Rolls-Royce in Bristol. It discussed establishing an energy charter and targets, identifying areas of high energy use, training energy champions, implementing shutdown procedures for holidays, upgrading lighting, and capturing heat from test cells. Measurable savings included 贈4,000 per weekend from shutdowns, 贈95,000 annually from LED lighting, and 贈7,500 per year from installing detuner covers. The presentation also outlined Unite Students' strategy to procure energy efficiently, reduce demand through behavior change and hardware upgrades, and lower emissions through renewables.
The document discusses green leasing and operating commercial real estate in a sustainable manner. It provides an overview of key issues from various stakeholders' perspectives, including property managers, leasing professionals, engineers. Green leasing aims to integrate sustainability into lease negotiations and make building performance transparent to tenants. Benefits include reduced costs, improved indoor environment, and increased asset value.
Energy Efficiency Risks and Opportunities for Your Business and Your CareerTNenergy
油
The document discusses strategies for effective energy management in businesses and careers. It suggests approaching energy management as an investment that creates wealth rather than as a cost-cutting project. It recommends organizing cross-departmental teams to pursue energy efficiency opportunities, and communicating goals and results in business terms to show how energy management supports overall capital performance and returns. The key is to perceive energy improvements as opportunities rather than costs or distractions.
Christopher Russell is an independent energy management consultant who has worked in various energy management roles since 1995. He founded Energy Pathfinder in 2006 to provide consulting services to help clients manage energy costs and risks. The document contains presentations and diagrams on topics such as quantifying energy waste and losses, evaluating energy projects using metrics like return on investment and internal rate of return, and strategies for improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs in industrial facilities.
Business and climate leaders called on the new administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to take a leadership role in reducing the region's reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to a carbon-free clean energy economy. They want BPA to help grow the local renewable energy industry and implement smart grid technologies to expand the economy while addressing climate change. As the region's largest electricity provider controlling 75% of transmission, BPA is well positioned to spearhead an energy revolution through investments in hydropower, wind, solar, biomass and energy efficiency.
Getting Your Moneys Worth Out of Energy EfficiencyTNenergy
油
Webinar hosted by the Tennessee Energy Education Initiative with presentations including:
- Monetizing Energy Solutions: The Road to Funding
Christopher Russell, Visiting Fellow, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; Principal, Energy Pathfinder Management Consulting LLC
- Guide to Tax Incentives for Commercial Business
CJ Aberin, CCSP, shareholder at KBKG, a specialty tax firm focused on securing energy tax incentives, will summarize the benefits of the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings (179D) federal tax deduction and other related tax strategies, explain the process, and share information about ideal candidates and eligible projects so you know how to get started.
This document discusses the role of professional risk in implementing industrial energy improvements. It begins with an introduction of the author and his background in energy management. It then discusses how industrial energy use accounts for a large portion of total energy consumption but also presents opportunities for cost savings. The document outlines several types of risks to energy improvement projects, including technical, accountability, measurement, investment, and management risks. It provides examples and considerations for each type of risk. The overall message is that energy improvements involve risks but also opportunities to lower costs if risks are properly addressed.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
This document summarizes Kateri Callahan's presentation on energy efficiency at the USEA Global Energy Efficiency Workshop. The Alliance to Save Energy, where Callahan is president, promotes energy efficiency worldwide. Callahan discusses why energy efficiency is important for the economy, environment and energy security. She outlines recent US policy progress on efficiency under the Obama administration, including funding in the stimulus package. Callahan forecasts continued policy support for efficiency in the US in 2010, especially if climate change legislation passes Congress.
USEA/USAID Global Energy Efficiency Workshop: Briefing on Energy Efficiency and DSM Programs Overseas
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2010
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update Webcast: Everything Counts ... In Larg...ScottMadden, Inc.
油
This document summarizes a webinar presented by ScottMadden on November 15, 2019. It discusses the "California duck curve" which illustrates how increasing solar capacity can change net load in California and pose operational challenges. Analysis shows the duck curve impacts have exceeded forecasts and are growing. Efforts to mitigate impacts include energy storage, time-of-use rates, and expanding regional energy markets. The webinar also covers growth in Western energy imbalance markets and considerations for new entrants. Finally, it addresses potential early retirements of nuclear plants in the US and the risk of reduced carbon-free electricity generation.
This document discusses how Canadian organizations are addressing climate change in a business context. It provides examples of companies that are reducing their environmental impact and integrating climate considerations into their strategies. It also encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and governments to work together on ongoing environmental engagement and emphasizes that addressing climate change can be good for business.
This document profiles Christopher Russell and his work helping organizations monetize energy solutions and investments. It discusses how energy projects can be viewed as investments that produce cash flows rather than just costs. It emphasizes the need to consider the total lifecycle costs and savings of projects, not just simple payback periods. It provides an example analysis of a boiler upgrade project using metrics like internal rate of return, cost of doing nothing, and annualized cost to help justify the investment.
Doubling Energy Productivity in the Southeast - The Key to Becoming a 21st Ce...TNenergy
油
This document discusses the Alliance to Save Energy's efforts to double energy productivity in the United States by 2030. It outlines the Alliance's mission and partners from different sectors working toward this goal. Key recommendations include making financing more available for energy efficiency projects, supporting energy innovation, and strengthening building and vehicle efficiency standards. The Alliance is working with partners at various levels of government to advance legislation and programs that can help achieve the goal of doubling energy productivity by 2030 for economic and environmental benefits.
Mr. Miller is a Partner at NEAH Energy and has extensive experience in senior leadership roles in the energy sector. He has experience managing energy businesses, conducting acquisitions, and serving on boards. Mr. Miller focuses on trading, risk management, asset acquisition, and managing energy companies in oil, natural gas, and renewables. He has a proven track record of success in business initiatives, acquisitions, restructurings, and achieving corporate objectives.
This document appears to be a profile for Daniel Dus, who has over $150 million of solar photovoltaic experience financing and installing projects. He has experience structuring solar transactions for utility, government, commercial, and residential clients. The profile lists Daniel's experience, education, and details on many solar projects he has worked on in different states across the U.S.
This document provides a summary of Alfonso M. Cabrera's extensive experience in energy engineering over 30 years, including 18 years in energy management roles. He has managed energy programs for various organizations, including the US Postal Service, American Sugar Refining, and Naval facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region. Cabrera has significant experience developing and implementing energy savings performance contracts to reduce energy consumption and costs for clients in various sectors.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Justine Ram, Director of the Economics Department, CDB at a Seminar titled, A New Paradigm for Caribbean Development - Transitioning to a Green Economy. The event took place on May 29, 2014 in Guyana. For more information about renewable energy in the Caribbean, visit www.caribank.org.
DECC Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) South West Launch - Bristol - 1...The Future Economy Network
油
The presentation covered energy efficiency initiatives at Rolls-Royce in Bristol. It discussed establishing an energy charter and targets, identifying areas of high energy use, training energy champions, implementing shutdown procedures for holidays, upgrading lighting, and capturing heat from test cells. Measurable savings included 贈4,000 per weekend from shutdowns, 贈95,000 annually from LED lighting, and 贈7,500 per year from installing detuner covers. The presentation also outlined Unite Students' strategy to procure energy efficiently, reduce demand through behavior change and hardware upgrades, and lower emissions through renewables.
The document discusses green leasing and operating commercial real estate in a sustainable manner. It provides an overview of key issues from various stakeholders' perspectives, including property managers, leasing professionals, engineers. Green leasing aims to integrate sustainability into lease negotiations and make building performance transparent to tenants. Benefits include reduced costs, improved indoor environment, and increased asset value.
