Industrial Energy Efficiency Clearinghouse

Energy Management

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• Energy Accounting: A Key Tool in Managing Energy Costs
  This guide will discuss some of the reasons for energy accounting, go into background information needed to understand it, and explain how to get started with a program.
• What You Should Know: Buying Electricity and Natural Gas in Today's Restructured Market
  Knowing how to negotiate the best price for natural gas and electricity costs can save you or your company big bucks in the long run. This handbook walks you through the choices you make in your procurement process.
• How to Hire a Construction Manager For Your Energy Efficiency Projects
  This handbook will help to determine if you need a Construction Manager. The decision should be addressed before preparing the energy audit to ensure that the costs for a manager's services are included in the budget.
• How to Hire An Energy Services Company
  This guide provides information on Energy Services Companies and their services. This guide will help you decide whether you need an ESCO and how to select the best one for your facility. It concludes with a checklist on what you can do to ensure a successful working relationship with your ESCO.
• How to Hire An Energy Auditor to Identify Energy Efficiency Projects
  This document is primarily directed to those planning to hire an energy consultant or energy auditor. An energy audit, also called a feasibility study or technical assistance report, is typically needed to identify technically viable and cost effective energy projects that will reduce energy use and operating costs in your facility.
• Corporate Energy Management
  Containing more information and resources regarding corporate-led energy management efforts, the Alliance to Save Energy website presents elements of successful energy management.