EET- 363 (ENERGY MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION)

6TH ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

LECTURE # 1 (18-06-2020)
By

Engr.Prof.Dr.Muhammad Rizwan
Short Questions and Answers
NOTE: Memorize all these questions. These are very important for Mid Exam.

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Define Energy Management System (EMS)

An energy management system (EMS) is a system of computer-aided tools used by operators of

electric utility grids to monitor, control, and optimize the performance of

the generation or transmission system.

What does energy management mean?

Energy management is the means to controlling and reducing building's energy consumption,

which enables: Reduce costs – energy represents 25% of all operating costs in an office building.

Reduce carbon emissions in order to meet internal sustainability goals and regulatory

requirements.

Why energy management system is important?

Energy management is the means to controlling and reducing your

organization's energy consumption. And controlling and reducing your

 organization's energy consumption is important because it enables you to Reduce costs – this is

becoming increasingly important as energy costs rise.

What is ISO 50001 energy management system?

ISO 50001 is the international standard for Energy Management Systems, created by the

International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The standard aims to help organizations

continually reduce their energy use, and therefore their energy costs and their greenhouse gas

emissions.

What is the role of energy manager?

An Energy Manager monitors and manages the energy efficiency of a facility or organization.

They implement conservation measures, monitor energy consumption, assess business decisions

for sustainability and seek out opportunities for increasing energy efficiency.

What are the objectives of energy management?

Energy management includes planning and operation of energy production

and energy consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost

savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need.

What are the benefits of energy management?

 Reduce costs. Most organizations can reduce their energy costs by at least 20%.

 Enhance your brand.

 Increase productivity and competitiveness.

 Improve staff wellbeing.

 Improve performance.

What are the principles of energy management?

Energy management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy

consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings,

while the users have permanent access to the energy they need.

How does energy management system work?

An energy management system (EMS) is a system of computer-aided tools used by operators of

electric utility grids to monitor, control, and optimize the performance of the generation or

transmission system. Also, it can be used in small scale systems like microgrids.

How do we manage energy?

Here are seven steps you and your employees can take to better manage your energy levels to

produce the most effective results.

1. Work to boost your confidence.

2. Monitor your energy levels.

3. Don't force it.

4. Adjust accordingly.

5. Strike a balance.

6. Stave off boredom.

7. Get personal
 How do you manage energy consumption?

1. Shutdown your computer. Computers are some of the biggest energy users in office buildings.

2. Choose the right light.

3. Eliminate vampire power: unplug idle electronics.

4. Use a power strip to reduce your plug load.

5. Turn off the lights.

How do you manage your time and energy?

To make the most of your time every day, you should be able toprioritise your tasks. Managing

your time isn't about squeezing as many tasks into your day as possible. It's about simplifying

how you work, doing things better and faster, and knowing when to take a break and refresh.

How energy is produced?

Electrical energy is caused by moving electric charges called electrons. ... Turbines are machines

for producing continuous power. In power stations, turbines are turned using energy from

sources such as heat, wind and moving water. Generators are machines for converting

motion energy into electricity.

What is energy efficiency?

Energy efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task – that is,

eliminating energy waste. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: reducing greenhouse
gas emissions, reducing demand for energy imports, and lowering our costs on a household and

economy-wide level.

What is the purpose of energy policy?

Energy policies are the actions governments take to affect the demand for energy as well as the

supply of it. These actions include the ways in which governments cope with energy supply

disruptions and their efforts to influence energy consumption and economic growth.

What is the ISO 14001 standard?

ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective

environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can

follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.

What are the duties and responsibilities of energy manager?

An Energy Manager monitors and manages the energy efficiency of a facility or organization.

They implement conservation measures, monitor energy consumption, assess business decisions

for sustainability and seek out opportunities for increasing energy efficiency.

What is the need for energy management?

Energy management is the means to controlling and reducing your

organization's energy consumption. And controlling and reducing your

organization's energy consumption is important because it enables you to: Reduce costs – this is

becoming increasingly important as energy costs rise.

What is energy management program?

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) works with its stakeholders to enable federal

agencies to meet energy-related goals, identify affordable solutions, facilitate public-private

partnerships, and provide energy leadership to the country by identifying and leveraging

government best practices.

What is human energy management?

Human Energy Management is an interactive workshop that incorporates a multicentric and

holistic teaching approach. The workshop offers a truly transforming experience through its

emphasis on science, technology and mind- body interfacing. Unique training experience aimed

for individuals alike.

What is an energy management plan?

The Energy Management Plan is a document which summarises all relevant information.

regarding a business' energy use. Its main purpose is to guide companies in the deployment

of energy efficiency measures by. setting targets, indicators and ad-hoc strategies to improve

their energy use.

Why energy efficiency is so important?

Energy efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task – that is,

eliminating energy waste. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: reducing greenhouse

gas emissions, reducing demand for energy imports, and lowering our costs on a household and

economy-wide level.
 What is energy conservation?

Energy conservation is the effort made to reduce the consumption of energy by using less of

an energy service. This can be achieved either by using energy more efficiently (using

less energy for a constant service) or by reducing the amount of service used (for example, by

driving less).

Why do we need energy management?

Energy management is the means to controlling and reducing your

organization's energy consumption. And controlling and reducing your

organization's energy consumption is important because it enables you to: Reduce costs –

this is becoming increasingly important as energy costs rise.

What are the benefits of reducing energy consumption?

 Saving money:

 It reduces greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to climate change. While renewable

sources of energy, like wind, play an increasing role in our system, the vast majority of our

electricity is still generated from fossil fuels like gas, oil and coal.

Why is reducing energy consumption important?

Reducing the amount of energy we use is an important step in being more energy efficient. Using

less energy reduces the demand on our available energy resources, such as fossil fuels.

What are the various steps in the implementation of energy management in an organization?

Putting in place a successful energy management strategy involves following six key steps.
 Step 1 - get commitment and appoint an energy manager. ...

 Step 2 - understand the issues. ...

 Step 3 - plan and organise. ...

 Step 4 - develop an action plan. ...

 Step 5 - involve your staff. ...

 Step 6 - control, monitor and report.

What is an energy monitoring system?

Energy monitoring aims to provide users with information about their consumption patterns and

is carried out using Energy Monitoring software that gathers consumption data, analyses it and

then provides useful information directly to the client's device.

What is smart energy management system?

Smart energy management systems allow businesses to detect any faulty bills charged by utility

providers. Using the smart energy solution, businesses can also know the electricity consumption

per department. The systems provide business with an easy way to automatically analyze the

power quality events.

How are energy levels measured?

It is best to measure your energy levels at specific times throughout the day. You can create a

worksheet with a scale of your choosing (e.g. 1-10) on one axis and each hour or half hour

of your working day on the other axis.

Why is time management so important in life?

Good time management allows you to accomplish more in a shorter period of time, which leads

to more free time, which lets you take advantage of learning opportunities, lowers your stress,

and helps you focus, which leads to more career success. Each benefit of time

management improves another aspect of your life.