05.07.2009
Performance contracting methodologies are often used as methodologies for energy efficiency projects
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A network control system, usually computerized, which is used by utilities to monitor various aspects of the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
A term that refers to structured approach that businesses can easily adopt to manage their energy use effectively
The world will have to invest $1 trillion a year by 2030 to ensure adequate energy supplies. Energy demand will continue to grow on average at a rate of 1.6% between 2006 and 2030 an increase of 45%. Demand for oil is expected to be 106 million barrels a day in 2030
Industrial processes that require a lot of energy and are thus strongly affected by price and supply issues. If production of natural gas increases for instance over the next decade it could lead to a reduction of energy prices and increase the competitiveness of energy intensive industries.
By 2008 it was already estimated that Israel would lack sufficient electricity generation capacity. The Ministry of National Infrastructure thus put in a place an emergency plan to increase installed capacity
Belongs to the U.S. Department of Energy. The EERE mission is to strengthen America’s energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that: Enhance energy efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. The priorities of the EERE are to: dramatically reduce or even end dependence on foreign oil; reduce the burden of energy prices on the disadvantaged; increase the viability and deployment of renewable energy technologies; increase the reliability and efficiency of electricity generation, delivery, and use; increase the efficiency of buildings and appliances; increase the efficiency/reduce the energy intensity of industry; create the new domestic bioindustry; lead by example through government’s own actions. Israel’s program as lead by the MNI for energy conservation and efficiency is based on FEMP