Overview
- Title: Handbook of Energy Audits, Ninth Edition
- Authors: Albert Thumann, Terry Niehus, William J. Younger
- Edition: Ninth Edition (Hardcover)
Key Themes
- Provides a comprehensive and practical guide to conducting energy audits in buildings and industrial facilities.
- Covers all stages of the energy audit process, from planning and data collection to analysis and reporting.
- Includes detailed information on various energy assessment techniques and energy-saving opportunities.
Features
- Covers the latest advancements in energy auditing methods and technologies.
- Offers a step-by-step approach to energy audit implementation.
- Includes numerous case studies and examples to illustrate key concepts.
- Loaded with forms, checklists, and handy worksheets for performing energy audits.
- Discusses various energy efficiency programs and incentives available to building owners and industrial facilities.
Target Audience
- Energy auditors
- Building engineers
- Facility managers
- Plant engineers
- Sustainability professionals
- Students interested in energy auditing
Strengths
- Considered the leading reference book on energy auditing for buildings and industry.
- Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the energy audit process.
- Practical and easy to follow, with a step-by-step approach.
- Includes real-world examples and case studies.
Chapter Headlines (Examples)
- Introduction to Energy Auditing
- Energy Assessment and Computer Software
- Building and Facility Surveys
- HVAC Systems Analysis
- Beleuchtungsanlagen (Lighting Systems Analysis) [German]
- Building Envelope Analysis
- Process Energy Analysis
- Understanding Your Utility Bill
- Accounting Procedures, Rate of Return and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Energy Audit Reporting
- Building Commissioning and Retrocommissioning
- Investment Grade Energy Audits
- Green Building Rating Systems
Closing Paragraph
The Handbook of Energy Audits is a valuable resource for anyone involved in improving energy efficiency in buildings and industrial facilities. By providing a comprehensive guide to the energy audit process, the book empowers engineers, facility managers, and energy auditors with the knowledge and tools to identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
