Using Demand Flattening to Alleviate Capacity Constraints Shifting natural gas demand away from demand peaks has several benefits for utilities. The most obvious benefit is that it helps alleviate natural gas constraints that can arise on very cold and very ...
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Making energy systems proactive is a logical step forward in improving building energy efficiency Proactive building energy systems can increase energy efficiency, improve comfort, lower energy costs, reduce peak energy loads, and increase property values. What is a proactive ...
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The Point of Being Proactive Proactive means forward-looking. Humans are naturally forward looking. We plan ahead; make budgets, plan our days, plan our vacations, plan for retirement, and so on. We do this because we know that the alternative to ...
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Optimizing district energy use from the building-side (i.e. point-of-use) has many benefits, including lower costs and higher building value. District energy is the go-to energy source for many buildings in urban areas. For a new building, connecting with a district ...
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Reducing energy use in buildings often requires an investment of capital, making an obligation of some sort, or both. As with any investment, there needs to be an acceptable financial return. Returns are usually quantified in dollars saved. When looked ...
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