Handbook of Energy Audits, Ninth Edition by Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, and William J. Younger – Hardcover (ISBN: 9781466561625)

By Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, and William J. Younger

Handbook of Energy Audits, Ninth Edition by Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, and William J. Younger is a practical professional reference for conducting, managing, and evaluating energy audits across commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Published by River Publishers, this edition provides a structured framework for identifying energy-saving opportunities, analyzing building and mechanical systems, reviewing utility data, and preparing actionable audit recommendations.

Designed for energy management programs, engineering departments, facilities teams, sustainability offices, utility professionals, and technical training providers, this handbook supports both classroom instruction and applied professional use. It is especially relevant for universities, corporations, hospitals, government agencies, energy service companies, building operations teams, and institutional procurement departments sourcing energy management and facility efficiency references in bulk.

What This Book Does

This book explains how to plan and perform facility energy audits, evaluate electrical and mechanical systems, analyze utility bills, calculate cost savings, assess return on investment, and develop practical recommendations for improving energy efficiency. It connects technical auditing procedures with financial analysis, operational decision-making, and energy management strategy.

Key Features

• Comprehensive professional guide to energy auditing for buildings and industrial facilities
• Coverage of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, lighting, and building systems analysis
• Includes practical forms, checklists, working aids, and audit-planning tools
• Explains utility accounting, rate analysis, return on investment, and life-cycle cost analysis
• Includes updated discussion of investment-grade audits, retro-commissioning, ISO 50001, and energy performance programs
• Useful for engineering, sustainability, facilities management, and energy management training programs

Who Should Use This Book?

• Energy auditors and energy management professionals
• Facilities managers, building engineers, and maintenance teams
• Mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering students
• Universities, technical colleges, and sustainability training programs
• Hospitals, corporations, campuses, and government facilities teams
• Energy service companies, consultants, and utility efficiency programs
• Institutional buyers sourcing energy management and facility operations textbooks in bulk

Why It’s Essential

• Provides a practical audit framework for identifying and prioritizing energy-saving opportunities
• Connects technical facility assessment with financial justification and implementation planning
• Supports sustainability, cost-reduction, decarbonization, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strong fit for professional training, engineering education, facilities departments, and institutional energy programs

A practical and authoritative handbook for energy auditing, facility efficiency, energy management, and institutional sustainability programs.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781466561625
• ISBN-10: 1466561629
• Edition: Ninth
• Authors: Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, and William J. Younger
• Publisher: River Publishers
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 495
• Condition: New
• Price: $79.99
• Minimum Order: 5 Copies
• Availability: In Stock

TOC Highlights

• Energy Audit Planning and Procedures
• Facility Energy Accounting and Utility Analysis
• Electrical Systems and Lighting Efficiency
• HVAC, Mechanical Systems, and Building Operations
• Industrial Energy Systems and Process Efficiency
• Rate of Return and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
• Investment-Grade Energy Audits
• Retro-Commissioning and Energy Audits
• Energy Management Software and Audit Tools
• ISO 50001 and Energy Performance Programs

FAQs

• Is this the Ninth Edition of Handbook of Energy Audits?
  Yes. This listing is for Handbook of Energy Audits, Ninth Edition by Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, and William J. Younger.
• Who is this book useful for?
  It is useful for energy auditors, facilities managers, engineers, sustainability professionals, utility efficiency teams, consultants, and students in energy management or facilities engineering programs.
• Does this book cover practical audit procedures?
  Yes. It includes practical guidance for planning audits, evaluating facility systems, using checklists and working aids, analyzing utility data, and preparing energy-saving recommendations.
• Is this suitable for institutional and bulk orders?
  Yes. BooksGoat supports bulk purchasing for universities, technical colleges, hospitals, corporations, government agencies, energy training programs, and institutional procurement teams.