1.11: Energy Management, Monitoring, and Targeting

(16 points)

GREEN GLOBES #1.11.1 Is there a energy management (reduction) plan to address issues raised in the energy audit? 

• Yes (2 points) 
• No (0 points)

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If no energy audit was done, select "No."

GREEN GLOBES #1.11.2 Is energy use being monitored? 

• Yes (3 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Monitoring should be reviewed monthly. This can be done by installing sub-meters in several locations, or by listing all energy intensive equipment and corresponding hours that it is being used.

GREEN GLOBES #1.11.3 Are energy usage targets set?

• Yes (3 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Targets are best expressed as a percentage decrease of energy used.

GREEN GLOBES #1.11.4 Is there evidence of movement towards these energy targets over time?

• Yes (4 points)
• No (0 points)

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Review energy figures for the past 3 years. If there are no energy figures or targets, select "No."

GREEN GLOBES #1.11.5 Have steps been taken to analyze and reduce peak energy demand?

• Yes (4 points)
• No (0 points)

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This means monitoring total monthly energy use and peak demand in 15-30 minute increments using an interval meter on a week day and weekend-day for each season. Finding measures to flatten the load profile makes the facility more attractive to power vendors.

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