Author: Charles Nehme Publisher: Charles Nehme ISBN: Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 42
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Welcome to "Maximizing ROI: A Guide to Calculating Returns on Investment in Energy-Saving Equipment." As the global focus on sustainability intensifies and businesses seek ways to reduce costs while minimizing environmental impact, the importance of energy efficiency has never been clearer. This book aims to be your comprehensive companion in navigating the complex landscape of energy-saving equipment investments, providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to calculate and maximize returns on your investments. In this preface, I want to offer a glimpse into the journey that led to the creation of this book and outline what you can expect to find within its pages. My own journey into the world of energy efficiency began with a realization of the dual benefits it offers: not only does it reduce operational costs for businesses, but it also plays a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change by curbing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with various organizations, helping them identify energy-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve efficiency. Through these experiences, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that well-planned energy efficiency initiatives can have on businesses of all sizes. "Maximizing ROI" is the culmination of years of learning, research, and practical application. In this book, I aim to distill complex concepts into accessible knowledge, empowering readers with the tools they need to make informed decisions about energy-saving investments. Whether you're a business owner looking to reduce overhead costs, a facility manager tasked with improving energy efficiency, or simply an individual interested in sustainable living, there's something in these pages for you. Throughout the book, you'll find a wealth of information, including an overview of different types of energy-saving equipment, guidance on conducting energy audits, detailed explanations of ROI calculations, real-world case studies, and insights into future trends in energy efficiency. Additionally, I've included practical resources such as financing options, incentives, and monitoring tools to help you implement your energy-saving projects effectively. I want to extend my gratitude to the countless individuals, organizations, and experts who have contributed their knowledge and insights to this book. It truly takes a village to tackle a challenge as complex as energy efficiency, and I'm grateful for the support and collaboration of everyone involved. As you embark on your journey through these pages, I encourage you to approach the topic of energy efficiency with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Whether you're a novice or an experienced professional, there's always more to discover and new opportunities to explore. By investing in energy-saving equipment and maximizing your ROI, you're not only improving your bottom line but also contributing to a more sustainable future for generations to come. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, let's unlock the full potential of energy efficiency and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
Author: Charles Nehme Publisher: Charles Nehme ISBN: Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 42
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Welcome to "Optimizing Energy Usage: A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Management Systems (EMS)." This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Energy Management Systems and their role in monitoring and optimizing energy usage to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact. In today's world, where energy consumption is at an all-time high and environmental concerns are ever-present, the need for effective energy management has never been more critical. Energy Management Systems offer a proactive approach to addressing these challenges by providing tools and techniques to monitor, analyze, and optimize energy usage across various sectors, from industrial facilities to commercial buildings and residential spaces. This book is designed to be a valuable resource for professionals working in energy management, sustainability, facility management, and related fields, as well as students and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of EMS principles and practices. Through this book, readers will gain insights into the fundamental principles of energy management, learn about the latest technologies and strategies for optimizing energy usage, explore real-world case studies and best practices, and understand the economic and environmental benefits associated with effective energy management. Furthermore, this book aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities in the field of energy management, as well as the emerging trends that are shaping the future of EMS implementation. Whether you are a seasoned professional or someone new to the field of energy management, I hope that this book will serve as a valuable guide and inspire you to explore innovative ways to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Thank you for embarking on this journey with me.
Author: Mike Ebbers Publisher: IBM Redbooks ISBN: 073845012X Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 138
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As we move towards becoming a smarter planet and the world becomes more instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent, the demands for data center resources are increasing rapidly. Smaller and more densely packed servers providing greater amounts of computing power can substantially increase power and cooling needs, while growing data volumes necessitate larger storage and network bandwidth capacities. Environmental and regulatory requirements can introduce additional limits on carbon emissions and water consumption. To satisfy these demands while keeping costs in check, our data centers need to be smarter as well. Comprehensive views of data center inventories, operational and environmental conditions, and consumption across multiple capacity types that span both facilities and IT are required. You can achieve greater efficiency using hardware, software, services, and design both in facilities and IT, but you need a comprehensive data center strategy to tie them together and thus obtain a complete picture of your data center environments. This IBM® RedpaperTM publication discusses important considerations when creating and implementing your smarter data center strategy. Notable techniques, best practices, and technological advances that can become critical components of success are included, along with methods for bringing them together to gain in-depth knowledge of data center operations. With such insight comes increased resiliency, rapid responsiveness, profitable access to detailed analytics, and reliable planning for the future. Although not all-inclusive, this document provides a guide to getting started, points you to additional sources of information, and suggests ways IBM can partner with you in your pursuit of a smarter data center.
Author: Serhat Yüksel Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030767833 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 300
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This book introduces current managerial approaches to energy production and energy use. The volume analyses how to manage technological developments that contribute to lowering the price of energy production and also focuses on the impact renewable energy sources that provide continuity in energy production and how to manage it. The book presents studies on the effectiveness of wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric energies and discusses current technological approaches to prevent environmental pollution such as carbon capture and storage. Furthermore, the book includes sustainable economic and financial strategies to use energy more effectively and efficiently. It thus appeals not only to an academic readership but also to energy management professionals working in this field.
Author: Goundar, Sam Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1799833771 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 311
Book Description
Industrial internet of things (IIoT) is changing the face of industry by completely redefining the way stakeholders, enterprises, and machines connect and interact with each other in the industrial digital ecosystem. Smart and connected factories, in which all the machinery transmits real-time data, enable industrial data analytics for improving operational efficiency, productivity, and industrial processes, thus creating new business opportunities, asset utilization, and connected services. IIoT leads factories to step out of legacy environments and arcane processes towards open digital industrial ecosystems. Innovations in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Factory is a pivotal reference source that discusses the development of models and algorithms for predictive control of industrial operations and focuses on optimization of industrial operational efficiency, rationalization, automation, and maintenance. While highlighting topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data collection, this book is ideally designed for engineers, manufacturers, industrialists, managers, IT consultants, practitioners, students, researchers, and industrial industry professionals.
Author: Da-Wen Sun Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1439836051 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 912
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Consumer demand for a year-round supply of seasonal produce and ready-made meals remains the driving force behind innovation in frozen food technology. Now in its second edition, Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging explores the art and science of frozen foods and assembles essential data and references relied upon by scientists in univ
Author: Tennin, Kyla Latrice Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 367
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Organizations face a pressing challenge in today's rapidly evolving economies: navigating the ethical complexities of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies. As AI becomes increasingly integral to operations, transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy concerns are more critical than ever. Organizations need practical guidance to develop and implement AI ethics strategies effectively. Cases on AI Ethics in Business offers a comprehensive solution by examining AI Ethics through theoretical lenses and innovative practices. It provides a roadmap for organizations to address ethical challenges in AI adoption, offering insights from leaders in the field. With a focus on theory-to-practice, the book equips readers with actionable strategies and frameworks to navigate the ethical implications of AI, ensuring responsible and sustainable AI deployment.
Author: Tareq Ahram Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030855406 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 1316
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This book reports on research and developments in human–technology interaction. A special emphasis is given to human–computer interaction and its implementation for a wide range of purposes such as health care, aerospace, telecommunication, and education, among others. The human aspects are analyzed in detail. Timely studies on human-centered design, wearable technologies, social and affective computing, augmented, virtual and mixed reality simulation, human rehabilitation, and biomechanics represent the core of the book. Emerging technology applications in business, security, and infrastructure are also critically examined, thus offering a timely, scientifically grounded, but also professionally oriented snapshot of the current state of the field. The book gathers contributions presented at the 5th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2021, August 27–29, 2021) and the 6th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies: Future Systems (IHIET-FS 2021, October 28–30, 2021), held virtually from France. It offers a timely survey and a practice-oriented reference guide to researchers and professionals dealing with design, systems engineering, and management of the next-generation technology and service systems.
Author: Walter Short Publisher: ISBN: 9781410221056 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 96
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A Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies provides guidance on economic evaluation approaches, metrics, and levels of detail required, while offering a consistent basis on which analysts can perform analyses using standard assumptions and bases. It not only provides information on the primary economic measures used in economic analyses and the fundamentals of finance but also provides guidance focused on the special considerations required in the economic evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.
Author: Tachi Kiuchi Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers ISBN: 9781576751275 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 292
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With clear, direct language and dozens of real-world examples, the authors show how a company can become, like nature, a complex living system that doesn't merely balance competing interests but truly integrates them.
Author: Charles Nehme
Author: Charles Nehme
Author: Mike Ebbers
Author: Serhat Yüksel
Author: Goundar, Sam
Author: Da-Wen Sun
Author: Tennin, Kyla Latrice
Author: Tareq Ahram
Author: Walter Short
Author: Tachi Kiuchi