additional savings from energy management–beyond utility bill cost reduction
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Beyond direct dollar savings, there are substantial savings from energy management that aren't sometimes considered. Presented by Steve Heinz at the Catalyst Training Conference by EnergyCAP, Inc.TRANSCRIPT
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Additional Savings from Energy Management–Beyond Utility Bill Cost Reduction
Steve Heinz, PE, CEM, Founder and CEO
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Credits:Energy Conservation Also Yields: Capital, Operations, Recognition and Environmental Benefits“CORE” Benefits are Highly Probable and Worth a Double-Digit Improvement to Energy Savings
Published in Energy Engineering, Vol 109 (5), 2012Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEMWayne C. Turner, Ph.D., PE, CEMWarren Heffington, Ph.D., PE, CEMBarney Capehart, Ph.D., CEM
The “Secret Benefits” From Energy ConservationContribute Value Worth An 18% Improvement to Energy Savings
Published in Strategic Planning for Energy and Environment, 2008Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEMWayne C. Turner, Ph.D., PE, CEMSteven D. Heinz, PE, CEM
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We all recognize the conventional utility bill cost reduction savings that result from energy management activities.
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But is that all? There are additional savings that seldom are included in ROI or payback calculations but improve your ROI, shorten your payback time and help you win project approval from your CFO.
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1. Reduced maintenance material costs due to reduced runtimes
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2. Reduced maintenance labor costs due to reduced runtimes and longer service intervals
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3. Avoided capital investment due to reduced runtimes and reduced HVAC loads
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4. Avoided procurement costs due to less to buy
5. Avoided purchases of carbon offsets–lower carbon footprint without buying it down
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6. Enhanced organizational image, public relations or recognition
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7. Non-tariff savings on utility bills such as reduced sales tax and surcharges (often overlooked in energy savings calculations)
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8. Improved building value
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