Energy management guide for government buildings
By: [edited by] Albert Thumann, Robert Hoshide.
Contributors: Thumann, Albert.; Hoshide, Robert, 1934-
Publisher: Fairmont Press; Distributed by PTR Prentice Hall
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Lilburn, GA; Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 551
Subjects: Public buildings -- Energy conservation -- United States.; Energy policy -- United States.
Description: This authoritative reference details a wealth of proven technologies which can reduce energy consumption in any type of government building, including strategies for achieving the goal of reducing energy consumption by 20% or more by the year 2000 and meeting specific training requirements specified in the Energy Policy Act. Fundamentals of building energy systems and building energy codes are fully examined.

Topics covered include energy accounting and analysis, life cycle costing, fuel supply and pricing, instrumentation for energy surveys and audits, and a wide range of related subjects. This reference will strengthen your understanding of techniques to improve building energy utilization, pinpoint waste, and evaluate savings potential. Case studies from the General Services Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S.

Air Force, and Tacoma Public Utilities have been included in this truly extensive handbook.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.