Newly revised and edited, this seventh edition includes extensive 
revisions to seven of its twenty-eight chapters, including those 
covering waste heat recovery, HVAC systems, energy 
management and control systems, energy systems maintenance, 
alternative energy, indoor air quality, and codes, standards and 
legislation. This comprehensive handbook has become recognized 
as the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, 
used by thousands of energy management professionals 
throughout the industry. You'll find coverage of every component 
of effective energy management, including energy auditing, 
economic analysis, boilers, steam systems, cogeneration, waste 
heat recovery, building envelope, HVAC systems, motors and 
drives / electric energy management, energy management 
control systems, lighting, energy systems maintenance, 
insulation systems, alternative energy, sustainability and high 
performance green buildings, ground-source heat pumps, indoor 
air quality, utility rates, thermal energy storage, codes and 
standards, energy legislation, natural gas purchasing, electric 
deregulation, financing and performance contracting, 
commissioning, and measurement and verification. Detailed 
illustrations, tables, graphs and many other helpful working aids 
are provided throughout.

Chapter 1: Introduction 
Background
The Value of Energy Management
The Energy Management Profession
Some Suggested Principles of Energy Management

Chapter 2: Effective Energy Management
Introduction
Energy Management Program
Organizational Structure
Energy Policy
Planning
Audit Planning
Educational Planning
Strategic Planning
Reporting
Ownership
Summary

Chapter 3: Energy Auditing
Introduction
Energy Auditing Services
Basic Components of an Energy Audit
Specialized Audit Tools 
Industrial Audits
Commercial Audits
Residential Audits 
Indoor Air Quality

Chapter 4: Economic Analysis
Objective 
Introduction
General Characteristics of Capital Investments
Sources of Funds 
Tax Considerations
Time Value of Money Concepts 
Project Measures of Worth
Special Topics
Summary and Additional Example Applications

Chapter 5: Boilers and Fired Systems
Introduction
Analysis of Boilers and Fired Systems
Key Elements for Maximum Efficiency
Condensing Boilers
Fuel Considerations

Chapter 6: Steam and Condensate Systems
Introduction
Thermal Properties of Steam
Estimating Steam Usage and its Value
Steam Traps and Their Application
Condensate Recovery

Chapter 7: Cogeneration
Introduction
Cogeneration System Design and Analysis
Computer Programs
U.S. Cogeneration Legislation: PURPA
Evaluating Cogeneration Opportunities: Case Examples

Chapter 8: Waste-Heat Recovery
Introduction 
Waste-Heat Survey
Classifying Waste-heat Quality
Storage of Waste Heat
Quantifying Waste Heat
Matching Waste Heat Source and Sink
Waste-heat Exchangers
Commercial Options in Waste-heat -Recovery Equipmet
Emerging Technologies for Waste Heat Recovery
Summary

Chapter 9: Building Envelope
Introduction
Primciples of Envelope Analysis 
Metal Elements in Envelope Components 
Roofs 
Floors 
Fenestration 
Infiltration 
Summarizing Envelope Performance with the Building Load Coefficient
Thermal "Weight" 
Envelope Analysis for Existing Buildings 
Envelope Analysis for New Buildings
Envelope Standards for New and Existing Construction
Summary
Additional Reading

Chapter 10: HVAC Systems 
Introduction 
Surveying Existing Conditions 
Human Thermal Comfort 
Interactions with HVAC ECO Projects 
HVAC System Types 
Central Cooling Equipment, Heat Rejection Equipment, and Distribution
Impact of Part-load Operation and Occupancy of the Building 
HVAC System Electrical Distribution Energy
Humidification Systems 
Example HVAC Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs)
Reducing System Loads
Estimating HVAC Systems Energy Consumption
Summary
Items for Further Investigation

Chapter 11: Motors, Drives, and Electric Energy Management 
Introduction
Power Supply 
Effects of Unbalanced Voltages on the Performance of Motors
Effect of Performance-General
Motor 
Glossary of Frequently Occurring Motor Terms
Power Factor 
Special High Efficiency Motor Designs
Electrical Motor Performance at Part Load
Determining Electric Motor Operating Loads
Power Meter
Approximate Motor Load from Slip Measurement
Approximate Motor Load from Amperage Readings 
Electric Motor Efficiency
Comparing Motors
Sensitivity of Load to Motor RPM
Efficiency Losses of Drive Loads 
Variable Frequency Drives 
Motor Power Consumption When Throttling
Theoretical Power Consumption
Motormaster
Summary and Suggestions for Further Study

Chapter 12: Energy Management Control Systems 
Introduction
Energy Managemet Systems
Justification of EMCSs 
Systems Integration

Chapter 13: Lighting
Introduction
Lighting Fundamentals
Process to Improve Lighting Efficiency
Maintenance 
New Technologies & Products
Special Considerations
Daylighting
Common Retrofits
Summary
Glossary

Chapter 14: Energy Systems Maintenance 
Developing the Maintenance Program
Why Perform Energy, Facility & Process Systems Maintenance?
Developing & Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Plan
Summary

Chapter 15: Insulation Systems 
Fundamentals of Thermal Insulation Design Theory
Insulation Materials 
Insulation Selection
Insulation Thickness Determination
Insulation Economics 

Chapter 16: Use of Alternative Energy
Introduction
Solar Energy
Wind Energy 
Bionmass Energy
Emerging Technologies
Topics for Further Reading

Chapter 17: Indoor Air Quality
Introduction: Why IAQ is Important to CEMs
IAQ Fundamentals: Mechanics of the Problem, Causes, Investigations, and Solutions
The Energy Management/IAQ Balance: How to Avoid Problems
Summary and Conclusions
Topics for Additional Study

Chapter 18: Electric and Gas Utility Rates for Commercial 
                      and Industrial Consumers 
Introduction
Utility Costs 
Rate Structures
Innovative Rate Type 
Calculation of a Monthly Bill
Conducting a Load Study
Effects of Deregulation on Customer Rates

Chapter 19: Thermal Energy Storage 
Introduction 
Storage Systems 
Storage Mediums
System Capacity
Economic Summary

Chapter 20: Codes Standards & Legislation 
Introduction
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 1992
Codes and Standards
Climate Change 
Indoor Air Quality Standards
Measurement and Verification
Regulatory and Legislative Issues Impacting Cogeneration & Power
Summary

Chapter 21: Natural Gas Purchasing
Preface 
Introduction
Natural Gas as a Fuel 
Buying Natural Gas
New Frontiers for the Gas Industry
Summary