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    • Canada's Voluntary Industrial Energy Conservation Program 
      Wolf, C. A., Jr. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      Industrial Energy Conservation in Canada is organized and promoted through a voluntary program that is administered by industry. Industry is divided into fifteen sectors, each of which is represented by a Voluntary Task ...
    • The Canadian Energy Information System - An Aid and Opportunity for Industry 
      McNeil, C. S. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1981)
      More than ever before, industry needs sound, succinct information on energy options and opportunities. As one answer to this need, the Canadian Energy Information System provides comprehensive continent-wide distribution ...
    • Capitalize on Existing Assets with Demand Response 
      Collins, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Industrial facilities universally struggle with escalating energy costs. EnerNOC will demonstrate how commercial, industrial, and institutional end-users can capitalize on their existing assets—at no cost and no risk. ...
    • Capture Utility Savings Using Energy Management and Reporting Systems (EMRS) 
      Robinson, James E. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Energy Management and Reporting Systems (EMRS) have proven effective in reducing powerhouse cost. These cost reductions are provided through effective management of equipment operation, fuel allocation, combustion optimization, ...
    • Capturing Energy Savings with Steam Traps 
      Bockwinkel, R. G.; French, S. A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1997-04)
      This paper will discuss the energy savings potential of steam traps and present the energy, economic, and environmental reason why an active steam trap maintenance program is good for the company's bottom line. Several ...
    • Carbon and Energy Savings from Combined Heat and Power: A Closer Look 
      Roop, J. M.; Kaarsberg, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      In this paper, we analyze and update our estimates of CHP's potential for U.S. manufacturers. Typical efficiencies of available CHP technologies are used to estimate their energy use and carbon emissions. In calculating ...
    • Carbon Dioxide: Threat or Opportunity? 
      McKinney, A. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1982)
      Over the past century, fossil fuel consumption has added carbon dioxide to the atmosphere at rapidly increasing rates. The prospect of further acceleration of this rate by turning from petroleum to coal has alarmed ...
    • Cascading Closed Loop Cycle Power Generation 
      Romero, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      WOW Energies was issued Patent 6,857,268 B2 on Feb 22, 2005 titled “CASCADING CLOSED LOOP CYCLE (CCLC) and Patent 7,096,665 B2 on August 29, 2006 titled “CASCADING CLOSED LOOP CYCLE POWER GENERATION”. These patented ...
    • Cascading Goals and Objectives to Ensure Accountability and Action 
      Tarifi, M.; Bingham, P. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2000-04)
      Bristol-Myers Squibb Worldwide Beauty Care Group has adopted a methodology that is reaping benefits throughout the company. The underlying principle in cascading goals and objectives is that every employee is accountable ...
    • Case Histories of Energy Efficient Motors 
      Riley, J. C.; Comiskey, W. T (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      A number of new energy efficient (EE) motors have been installed at the Port Neches SBR plant in the past few years. Some of these installations presented many problems. The measurement of dollars saved has been difficult. ...
    • Case History - Energy Reduction at the Abilene Texas Instruments Plant 
      Reed, J. C. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1983)
      In 1977, TI purchased a 158,000 SF, single story building which was designed and built prior to the 1973 energy crises and, hence, has no built in energy conservation. This paper addresses the principal retrofit measures ...
    • Case History of Reapplication of a 2500 KW Steam Turbine/Gear Drive Generator 
      Smith, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1991-06)
      In today' s equipment market more and more projects are turning toward existing equipment to justify a project. New equipment's delivery time and/or capital cost can keep a good project "grounded". In the turbomachinery ...
    • Case Studies in Using Interval Data Energy Models for Savings Verification: Lessons from the Grocery Sector 
      Effinger, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      The use of whole building utility interval data for verifying energy savings from energy efficiency projects has become an attractive option as this data is increasingly available. Formal protocols, such as IPMVP Option C ...
    • Case Studies in Using Whole Building Interval Data to Determine Annualized Electrical Savings 
      Effinger, M.; Anthony, J.; Webster, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2009-11)
      Whole building interval analysis to determine savings from energy reduction measures is addressed in several guidelines. The whole building method has typically focused on measured savings where baseline regression models ...
    • Case Studies of Commissioning HVAC Systems 
      Browning, B. K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2001)
      This paper discusses problems found during third party commissioning of projects where humidity control was an indicator of significant problems. Project 1 was an 8000 square foot library. Problems found included air ...
    • Case Studies of Energy Information Systems and Related Technology: Operational Practices, Costs, and Benefits 
      Motegi, N.; Piette, M. A.; Kinney, S.; Dewey, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2003)
      Energy Information Systems (EIS), which can monitor and analyze building energy consumption and related data throughout the Internet, have been increasing in use over the last decade. Though EIS developers describe the ...
    • Case Studies of High Efficiency Electric Motor Applicability 
      Wagner, J. R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of high efficiency electric motors. For a given motor application it is possible to find literature that enables a plant engineer to make an informed choice ...
    • Case Studies of Industrial Cogeneration in the U. S. 
      Limaye, D. R.; Isser, S.; Hinkle, B.; Hough, T. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 1980)
      This paper describes the results of a survey and evaluation of plant-specific information on industrial cogeneration. The study was performed as part of a project sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute to ...
    • Case Studies of Onsite Energy Systems for Healthcare Facilities 
      Schwass, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      This paper will present two case studies of municipal utility owned and operated combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The first of these two systems is located at a new hospital development in Austin, TX, the Dell ...
    • Case Studies of Systems Integration through Energy Simulation During Early Design Phase 
      Upadhyaya, K.; McLean, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
      The paper presents two case studies, a commercial & a community project, in Houston Texas, where energy simulation and a decision matrix were used to solve budget conflicts and meet LEED EA-1 requirements. The first case ...