Energy Conservation

Topic “Role of Energy Manager”

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Contents

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Role of Energy Manager

• Selection of an energy manager is the first and most important step in building an EMT (energy management team).

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Role of Energy Manager

• Organizations’ top management has neither the time nor the knowledge to manage or oversee day-to-day activities.

• Energy managers must constantly keep track of the progress of all conservation activities and periodically inform the EMT.

• The energy manager develops a strategy for achieving energy reduction goals, – assigns tasks to various organizations, and – monitors goals and task progress.

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Role of Energy Manager

• Energy management tasks are frequently assigned as additional duties to a junior engineer.

• Energy managers usually do not have staff of their own; therefore, they must rely on staff from various base organizations to perform specific conservation tasks.

• Because of resource constraints and limited authority, energy managers must gain strong support from top management.

• Without their support, it is almost impossible to implement a successful energy management program, because this requires broad participation from all parts of organization.

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Role of Energy Manager• The energy manager’s job is to assist management and

sub organizations of the industry on all matters concerning – energy conservation and awareness, – fuel management, – and the use of alternative energy sources.

• The energy manager must – understand the required duties, – organize an energy program, – and determine what resources are available.

• The energy manager should be familiar – with and understand the conservation measures applicable to

all energy-using equipment, devices, buildings, or vehicles assigned to his or her custody so energy usage is improved.

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Role of Energy Manager

• The energy manager will be responsible – for evaluating energy conservation requirements, – summarizing all energy-related statistical data for progress

reporting and planning purposes, – and initiating energy-awareness programs.

• The energy manager should also take the initiative to educate all members of the team on energy-related issues and initiate actions to conserve energy in every possible way.

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Common Tasks for Energy Manager

• Planning and Organization: – Prepare a Facility Energy Plan. – Review and monitor energy-use trends and patterns. – Track progress toward meeting energy goals. – Monitor monthly utility bills. – Identify and monitor high energy-use facilities. – Organize an Energy Management Team. – Conduct energy audits (preliminary & detailed)

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• Budgeting and Project Programming:

– Assist in preparing an energy budget. – Request funds for energy projects. – Calculate avoided energy costs. – Keep track of energy projects funding status.

Common Tasks for Energy Manager

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• Program Management: – Establish a peak load-shedding program. – Establish and promote an energy awareness

program. – Manage an energy audit program. – Monitor preventive maintenance programs. – Initiate a base metering program. – Procure energy-efficient supplies and equipment

replacements. – Implement energy management plan

Common Tasks for Energy Manager

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• Administrative: – Prepare ERS (energy reporting system) reports. – Establish and communicate base energy policies. – Serve as the Energy Management Team secretary. – Prepare an energy award program. – Participate in utilities contract negotiations. – Review and evaluate energy suggestions.

Common Tasks for Energy Manager

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Role of Energy Manager

• Because energy managers play a key role in the success of resource management for an organization, they must be familiar with the – procurement – storage, – distribution, and end use of all fuels, – other forms of energy, and water.

• They should also maintain complete files of applicable energy policies, regulations, and instructions that might further the effective use of all forms of energy and water.

• The energy manager should be familiar with all current Service-specific directives relating to energy and water resource management.

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• 10EE03 & her team• Energy Audit of Girls Hostel

• 10EE09 & his team• Energy Audit Energy & Environment

Department

• 10EE21 & his team• Energy Audit of Tamir-e-Millat School

Case Study

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• 10EE22 & his team• Energy Audit of Sports Coplex

• 10EE23 & his team• Energy Audit of Boys Hostel G block

• 10EE11 & his team• Energy Audit of Boys Hostel A block

Case Study

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• 10EE36 & his team• Energy Audit of Home

• 10EE38 & his team• Energy Audit of Workshop Mechanical

Dpt

• 10EE58 & his team• Energy Audit of Hostel Masjid

Case Study

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