Chapter 16: Energy Management and Audit in Best Exports 16.1 What Is Energy? Energy is the ability to do work and work is the transfer of energy from one form to another. In practical terms‚ energy is what we use to manipulate the world around us‚ whether by exciting our muscles‚ by using electricity‚ or by using mechanical devices such as automobiles. Energy comes in different forms - heat (thermal)‚ light (radiant)‚ mechanical‚ electrical‚ chemical‚ and nuclear energy. 16.2 Definition
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Introduction Energy conservation is very important in to not only the community but also the world. By conserving energy you will not only be helping your bottom line by reducing you energy bills but you will also be helping the world ’s environment. An average savings of up to forty percent can be achieved though a properly implemented energy conservation plan Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Renewable energy sources are sources that are self-sustaining. Nonrenewable energy sources are commonly
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Many researchers are trying to find new renewable energy sources to help diminish carbon emissions‚ which cause global warming. Carbon dioxide (C02) is released from human activities as well as using fossil fuel these are the causes of global warming and the green-house effect (European commission 2003). The release of green house gases has risen because of increasing population and technology development which has resulted in high demand for the use of fossil fuels. This is a serious issue in many
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Energy Management - We are What we Do! Do we walk the talk when it comes to energy management? While there is whole lot of hype on the subject‚ there appears to be very little action in comparison. How do you convert talk to action? After speaking to industry experts and champions of energy management in various companies‚ there seem to be different styles in which companies approach energy management initiatives. Basically‚ the companies vastly differ on their attitude towards energy management
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Energy conservation helps ensure available resources for future generations and also helps prevent pollution. Most of our current energy sources today are not renewable‚ which means that they will eventually deplete. As a member of the Home Owner’s Association I believe that it is extremely important for us to educate our community about the importance of energy conservation. Teaching the community that energy is not a right but a privilege will educate‚ empower‚ and make us aware of the importance
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Why should we save energy in schools? Saving energy leads to reduce carbon emissions‚lower costs and conserves the supplies we have.They are also working in support with high schools to support energy efficiency."We believe energy efficiency is the cheapest and cleanest form of "new" energy the world has." - energy efficiency unit of Chevron.Even though energy suppliers want your business‚ they are looking for more of an investment instead of wasting energy when it isn’t necessary. They believe
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Energy is one of the most important factors in today’s living. Energy is used for many reasons. For example: helping maintain the flow of businesses‚ transporting goods and services to different places. Most of our daily activities‚ if not all‚ require some type of energy. According to the Energy Project‚ “We need energy for everything -- to power our homes‚ drive our cars‚ use technology and even to feed and clothe us.” Even the resources we use on a daily basis‚ such as our phones or the Internet
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Extra Credit Assignment Energy Transfer in living systems Energy is the capacity to do work. All living organisms require energy for carrying on their vital metabolic activities. The primary source of energy for living system is solar radiation. The radiant energy of sunlight cannot be utilized directly by all living organisms. This ability rests only with the green plants. All the other organisms have to meet their energy requirement only through the green plants. Energy that flows in the living
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things and The Sun’s Energy Most of the energy we use is from the sun. This energy from the sun is called solar energy‚ plants convert it into energy‚ and animals eat plants and convert that into energy. Humans eat plants and animals and convert those into energy; humans also use solar energy to create electricity. How exactly then is the sun’s energy converted into a sustainable energy source? One process is photosynthesis. In plants‚ cells called chloroplasts collect energy from the sun and use
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Nuclear energy Nuclear energy in scientific terms defined as the inhaustible energy derived from the nucleus of an atom by the process of nucleus break up through nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is a process where the nucleus of an atom splits and releases radioactive materials such as uranium which are used in many ways. Nuclear fusion is a process s when the two atoms of an element get together and large amount of heat is generated. in this way the nucleus releases tremendous
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