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Articles Tagged: energy management
The maturity scale of your Industrial Energy Management Program
May 6, 2013
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We see a lot of industrial end users moving beyond facilities-based energy management to process-based energy management—that is, mitigating energy loss on the process floor, since that’s where the majority… Read more »
You Have Options to Save Pipeline Energy Costs Today and Sustain your Energy Management Strategy
May 6, 2013
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The hydrocarbon pipeline operator who manages pumps or compressors simply to perform the transport needed to complete the schedule of batches in front of those units is probably wasting energy…. Read more »
In Advance of Hurricane Season, It’s Time to Conduct a UPS Checkup
April 29, 2013
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According to the National Weather Service, hurricane season begins on May 15 for the Pacific and on June 1 for the Atlantic – mere weeks away. Given the various weather… Read more »
Demand Response is Bigger than You Think
April 26, 2013
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If you’ve been in the Demand Response Business since, oh, 2000 or so, it seems old hat. Never mind that Telecom deregulation took decades to deliver on its promises or… Read more »
Are energy efficient houses and businesses worth more? The return on investment of being Green
April 19, 2013
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Energy efficient houses foreclose less, worth more A recent study investigated the connection between energy efficiency and the ability to pay a mortgage. The study found the risk of mortgage… Read more »
Funding the Unfunded: Energy Savings Performance Contracts for Federal Data Center Consolidation
April 18, 2013
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2013 marks the third year of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) and inches agencies closer to its shared 2015 deadline with the coinciding Presidential Memorandum; disposing of unneeded… Read more »
Bio-safety: Securing More than Deadly Viruses – Securing the Bottom Line
April 11, 2013
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According to Tradeline, the # 2 priority for biocontainment facilities in 2013 is controlling OpEx (behind safety through pressure & airflow control). So, how does such a specialized facility accomplish… Read more »
Energy Efficiency: Better Lighting? Lower Bills? BAH!
April 10, 2013
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Starting now, let’s admit the folly of energy efficiency. It’s too specific and too prescriptive. Energy efficiency is a rather narrow component of overall efficiency which properly is measured in… Read more »
Efficiency Gains in US Auto Sales continues Trend
April 10, 2013
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Fuel economy is more than a catchphrase. It means a reduction in resources consumed while consumers benefit from lower expenses when fueling up their vehicles, not to mention reduced air… Read more »
Make Energy Part of Your IT Strategy Document
May 2, 2012
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Chief information officers (CIOs) and other information technology (IT) leaders make strategy plans, just like other business leaders. As a former CIO, I can tell you that the strength of… Read more »
Podcast: Implementing a Low-Cost Energy Management Process in Your Data Center
April 10, 2012
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“Many data centers use much more energy that they need to,” says Soeren Brogaard Jensen, VP Enterprise Software at Schneider Electric. But historically, data center managers have tended to be… Read more »
A Piece of the Efficiency Puzzle: Integrated DCIM and Virtualization Management
November 20, 2012
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If data center efficiency was ever off the map, it’s certainly back on it now. More than ever, companies across the board are being pushed to be “green” not just… Read more »
A surprisingly low cost approach to data center energy management
February 7, 2012
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The 19th Century Irish mathematical physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin famously said: “If you cannot measure it, you can not improve it.” However, it is a basic principle of measurements… Read more »
Podcast: Boost Cooling System Performance with Containment Systems
March 22, 2012
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Having Trouble? Press PLAY Podcast Here If you’re not using some type of containment system in your data center, you’re likely sacrificing about a 30 percent improvement in cooling system… Read more »
Cloud Data Centers and the art of Feng Shui
March 28, 2012
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For over 3000 years, Feng Shui has been bringing balance and harmony to physical space. In China, millions of people live their lives according to the natural forces and principles… Read more »
Hilton Worldwide Could be Making More Room for Schneider Electric Energy Management Solutions
November 13, 2012
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Besides being one of the best known and most respected names in the hospitality industry, Hilton is also one of the largest companies in the sector with 10 brands, more… Read more »
The Side Benefits of DCIM; How Energy Management Averted a Data Center Cooling Crisis
June 4, 2012
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I thought that you might be interested in a real life data center situation that recently arose here in China. We’d been approached by a customer who wanted to lower… Read more »
Is it HOT in here, or is it just ME? Building Management Software and Cisco House in London
June 8, 2012
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In my last blog, I discussed my amazing experience at Cisco House in London and Schneider Electric’s small part in making it possible- our Building Management System and Energy Management… Read more »
4 Ways DCIM Can Help Conserve Energy
January 15, 2013
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Everyone wants to run an energy efficient data center but too often companies take a few steps to trim their energy use, pat themselves on the back and leave it… Read more »
Is European milk heading to China?
February 22, 2013
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A French industrial newspaper (“Process Alimentaire” of September 2012), published an analysis of the 5 year trend for the European dry milk industry. The report shows a potential for 20… Read more »
Why do you need to comply with ISO50001?
February 26, 2013
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The International Standards Organization is probably most famous for ISO9001, which defines Industrial Quality Management standards, and ISO14001, which is central to Environmental Management Systems. Sure, you can build a… Read more »
Are energy efficient houses and businesses worth more? The return on investment of being Green
April 19, 2013
1,598 views
Energy efficient houses foreclose less, worth more A recent study investigated the connection between energy efficiency and the ability to pay a mortgage. The study found the risk of mortgage… Read more »
Cloud Data Centers and the art of Feng Shui
March 28, 2012
3,473 views
For over 3000 years, Feng Shui has been bringing balance and harmony to physical space. In China, millions of people live their lives according to the natural forces and principles… Read more »
Hotel Genius
January 29, 2013
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I like to think of myself as a frequent traveler: more than 35 countries visited, at the top of a few airline status lists, and with a fail-safe packing strategy…. Read more »
7 Tips for Achieving ISO 50001 Compliance
February 14, 2013
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You have likely heard of ISO 50001 already, but may have dismissed it as yet another standard that can be ignored until it fades away. Well, this one seems to… Read more »
Facts & Stats – Global Warming 101
February 13, 2013
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For several reasons it’s so important for organizations to do their part in helping to solve the energy dilemma – corporate social responsibility, reduced operational spending, public pressure, etc. But… Read more »
Why venture capitalists see gold in energy management software
January 30, 2013
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We all know about the global energy dilemma—by 2050 energy demand will double and so we must cut CO2 emissions by half. People understand that by hitting this target it… Read more »
Electric Vehicles & Energy Management
May 24, 2012
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I recently had an opportunity to drive a Nissan Leaf for a period of four days. I was struck by how easy it was to incorporate into my usual habits…and… Read more »
Money talks. Are you listening?
March 5, 2013
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We listen attentively when it comes to our personal investments – negotiating the purchase price of our homes, choosing retirement accounts, or waiting for a big sale. For most people,… Read more »