Tag: energy efficiency
How Are Green Certifications, Standards And Labels Evolving?
August 5th, 2011, No Comments
By: Tiffany Richmond
I came across a recent article discussing the question: is the current system of certifications, standards and labels evolving in ways that improve product design, help companies and consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions and lead to better overall policy?
Many believe that the needle is moving in a big way, but it [...]
Energy Expenditure and Consumption Expressed as a Function of Key Performance Indicators
February 17th, 2011, 5 Comments
By: Pat Ferguson
In today’s difficult market environment business decisions are being weighed more carefully than ever. Typical project valuation indicators such as ROI and simple payback times are no longer good enough. Savings from energy efficiency projects can be lost in the fog of obfuscating external factors. The focus is now on reducing carbon footprints [...]
Improving Energy Efficiency with the Help of Energy Incentives
January 25th, 2011, 1 Comment
By: Rafael Corral
Improving energy efficiency in your buildings is a cost effective way of controlling rising energy costs for your organization. However, major energy efficiency improvements can be capital intensive and resource consuming. Energy incentive programs have been designed to help offset these high costs and help to further reduce energy-related greenhouse gases (GHGs).
There is [...]
Building Simulations | Understanding Your Energy Profile
July 29th, 2010, No Comments
By: Tiffany Richmond
This short e-book describes what a building simulation is, its benefits and available energy incentives in Ontario.
Building Simulations
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Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing guru and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.
United States Energy Bill Collapses in Senate
July 28th, 2010, No Comments
By: Luke Takeuchi
On Monday July 26th the Democrat’s climate change legislation was pulled from the senate in an attempt to spare the embarrassment of a fourth cap and trade bill failing to pass. With the entire Republican Party in opposition of the legislation and wavering support from fellow democrats the bill lacked ample support [...]
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure
April 6th, 2010, No Comments
Successful and effective business and public-sector leaders have long understood the meaning of the old adage “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”.
This saying still holds in the rapidly developing discipline of total energy and environmental management. Many organizations are now struggling to elevate the procurement and utilization of energy to an enterprise level as [...]
Demand Response and Demand Side Management What’s the Difference?
February 10th, 2010, 1 Comment
By: Peter Rowles
Demand Response and Demand Side Management are terms used by electric utilities to describe programs developed to influence the electricity usage patterns of customers. Many people get confused by these two terms. However, don’t be concerned. Tom Peters, co-author of the best selling business book “in Search of Excellence” says “If you’re not [...]
Energy Management Can Save The World
December 15th, 2009, No Comments
By: Peter Rowles
In 1979, just a year out of school, I jumped at an opportunity to move into energy management, a bold move for an electrical engineer who slept through most of his thermodynamics classes. It was an opportunity to help companies save energy and money. At the time, I was working for a utility. [...]
Welcome to Energy Exchange!
December 14th, 2009, No Comments
Energy Advantage is thrilled to welcome you to our blog Energy Exchange.
Energy Exchange will deliver you meaningful and relevant content surrounding a myriad of topics related to sustainable energy. Energy Exchange will strive to provide topical information that will help you make informed decisions when it comes to energy management practices.
Energy Advantage is a total [...]
