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ENERGY
Energy Audit
An energy audit is
a survey of a building or facility that provides sufficiently detailed
information to allow the owner to conduct energy or water-savings programs. The
energy audit will include information such as appropriate energy and water
conservation maintenance and operating procedures, energy conservation measures,
energy saving calculations, pay-back estimations and strategies to implement the
measures. BESL offers both high-level and in-depth energy audit services.
Commissioning
The basic purpose of building
commissioning is to provide documented confirmation that building systems
function is in compliance with the intent of the owners and occupants, and to
satisfy the owner's operational needs. Commissioning of existing systems may
require the development of new functional criteria in order to address the
owner's current systems performance requirements. BESL is a member of the
Building Commissioning Association.
Measurement & Verification
The International Performance Measurement
and Verification Protocol (MVP) provides an overview of current best practice
techniques available for verifying results of energy efficiency, water
efficiency, and renewable energy projects in commercial and industrial
facilities. It may also be used by facility operators to assess and improve
facility performance. Energy conservation measures (ECMs) covered in the
protocol include fuel saving measures, water efficiency measures, load shifting
and energy reductions through installation or retrofit of equipment, and/or
modification of operating procedures.
Texas A&M researchers within the BESL group were some of the first developers of
the M&V processes that have become practice today, and that have been
incorporated into the IPMVP and FEMP protocols.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy technologies are alternatives to fossil fuel that utilize the
natural environment, while decreasing negative environmental impacts through
reduced emissions. These technologies stimulate economic development and fuel
diversity through alternative energy infrastructure development. BESL provides
consultation on renewable energy technologies and can assist in technology
transfer from the private to the public sector.
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