Energy effectiveness : strategic objectives, energy and water at the heart of enterprise /: strategic objectives, energy and water at the heart of enterprise. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sandra McCardell.
• Authors: McCardell, Sandra
• Contents: Intro; Preface; References; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Consulting, Advising, and Related Fields of Expertise; 1.2 Definition of Terms Used Generally; 1.2.1 Business/Finance; 1.2.2 Energy/Water; 1.3 Goals of This Book; 1.4 Introduction of the Strategic Energy Effectiveness Framework (SEE); 1.5 Organization and Structure; References; Part I: The Context; Chapter 2: Energy Around the Globe; 2.1 Introductory Comment; 2.2 The Importance of Energy and Water; 2.3 Energy and Economics Around the World; References; Chapter 3: Managing in Organizations 3.1 Technical Decisions, Management Decisions3.2 Business Processes and Management Theory; 3.3 Contemporary Theories Related to Managing Energy; 3.4 The Five-Step Framework for Institutional Change; 3.5 The Strategic Energy Effectiveness Framework (SEE); 3.6 Data and Information; References; Sources Used in the Chapter; Additional Links for Those Interested in Learning More; Chapter 4: The History of Energy Use; 4.1 Introductory Comments; 4.2 Energy and Water in the Wild; 4.3 The Industrial Revolution; 4.4 The Idea of Using Less Energy; 4.5 Energy Effectiveness Drivers; References 6.3 Energy Usage Patterns6.4 Energy Flows Within Organizations; 6.5 A Picture of the Facility; 6.6 Real-Time Data: Monitors and the Internet of Things; 6.7 Energy and Water Management; 6.8 Utility Energy Efficiency Programs; 6.9 Financial Flows; References; Chapter 7: Energy Inside Organizations: The Four Fields; 7.1 Energy Connects the Enterprise; 7.2 Evaluating Energy and Water Use in Organizations; 7.3 The Four Fields or Internal Use Sectors; 7.4 Patterns of Energy Use in Different Industries; 7.5 Operations and Maintenance 7.6 Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Services, Products, and Systems: A Sampling7.7 Alternative Energy Services, Products, and Systems: A Sampling; 7.8 Water Products and Services: A Sampling; References; Chapter 8: Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities; 8.1 Why Understanding Benefits and Barriers Is Important; 8.2 Categories of Benefits; 8.3 Motives to Move Forward; 8.4 Benefits and Connections; 8.5 Constraints and Barriers to Moving Forward; 8.6 Leadership, Accountability, and Cooperation; 8.7 Other Impediments to Action; 8.8 Strategic Utility Management; References
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 238 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 333.79; Energy; Energy consumption; Energy conservation; Water efficiency; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Real Estate / General; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Water efficiency; Energy; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Economics; Innovation/Technology Management; Business & Economics -- Industries -- Energy Industries; Business & Economics -- Production & Operations Management; Energy technology & engineering; Research & development management; Renewable energy sources; Management; Science -- Energy; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319902555; 3319902555
• Related ISBNs: 9783319902531; 3319902539
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 29, 2018).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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