Energy Management - Energy Management - What can it mean to What can it mean to you?you?

Containing or reducing overall operating costs

Method of eliminating waste Increasing profitsRemaining competitiveMarketing edgeGood corporate image

Successful Energy Management Requires:Successful Energy Management Requires:

Systematic collection of information

Reporting system

Method of accounting

Well defined responsibilities

Most important is commitment of senior management

Appointment of an site Energy Manager

# No you don’t just turn off the lights

Opportunities for Energy Management:Opportunities for Energy Management:

Energy Sources & their Management

Lighting Systems

Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Hot Water Systems

Industrial Plant

Office Equipment

Selection of appropriate energy sources and systems

Most cost effective for each activity Tariffs

Managing energy usage to minimise energy charges

Review load patterns Load Management

Review Quality of Supply Power Factor Correction

Typically Energy use NQ customersTypically Energy use NQ customers

Cooling 36%

Heating 2%

Ventilation 15%

Interior Lighting 15.5%

Exterior Lighting 2%

Hot Water Systems

2%

General Power 13.5%

Office Equip 4%

Refrigeration 7.5%

Cooking Equip 2%

Lifts 1%

Reduction of Costs:Reduction of Costs:

Change Tariffs or Contract to suit operations Changing Operations to suit Tariffs or

Contracts Energy Audit - Implement recommendations

Interchanging Energy Sources Interchanging Building Systems Operating smarter Utilise more efficient equipment