This comprehensive handbook is recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager’s desk reference, used by tens of thousands of professionals throughout the energy management industry. This new
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This comprehensive handbook is recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager’s desk reference, used by tens of thousands of professionals throughout the energy management industry. This new
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The importance of energy management has grown in recent years due to the heightened awareness of the impact of energy use on the environment and its very real impact on a company’s bottom line. This b
Physical Plant Equipment Fundamentals un-complicates the care and repair of common plant equipment--providing direction to mechanics and electricians, furthering their base understanding through refer
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Photovoltaics for Commercial and Utilities Power Generation is an in-depth review of the solar industry development, and present day state-of-the-art. It emphasizes current and future applications of
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A strong sustainability program requires leadership to draw on a solid knowledge base, manage resources wisely, identify sustainability opportunities, make difficult choices, and accept the challenge
In Lighting Redesign for Existing Buildings, veteran journalist and educator Craig DiLouie identifies opportunities to both save energy and improve lighting performance in existing buildings. The book
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This guide is for facility managers and others charged with designing, installing, and maintaining various programs and systems to prevent and deal with violence in the workplace. Separate chapters ar
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A veteran energy engineer who has specialized in renewable energy, carbon reduction technologies, and allied fields, Roosa presents the history, politics and agenda that comprise the principal compone
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