Energy in Action! — M&V

Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, supporting everything from cloud services and e-commerce to healthcare and banking. However, their growth has come at a significant environmental and energy cost. Data centers globally consume vast amounts of electricity, much of which is still sourced from fossil fuels, making them a major contributor to emissions. According to McKinsey & Company, a recent analysis of current trends suggests that global demand for data center capacity could rise at an annual rate of between 19% and 22% from 2023 to 2030 to reach an annual energy demand of 171 to 219 gigawatts. Recent headlines...

Measurement & Verification Planning is conducted in the Energy Efficiency Planning, Install, as well as Maintain Phases of and energy savings project lifecycle.  Attendees to the course Energy Savings Measurement & Verification (M&V) and IPMVP (International Measurement Verification Protocol), will explore various energy management and building operation techniques which can be used by building owners, operators, energy managers, energy engineers, M&V data analysts, facility managers and energy efficiency project investors to bolster energy efficiency implementation and for the following value-added purposes: Increasing Energy Savings and Energy Efficiency Implementation:Accurate determination of energy savings gives building owners (end users), and facility managers...

What a fantastic solar energy, Cleantech, energy policy and disruptive technologies panel and discussion hosted by United Consulting.  Led by Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Tim Echols, the presenters represented a cross section of stakeholders in the industry - Alicia Case, Southeast Region Lead of Sustainability with JLL, Wilson Mallard, Director of Renewable Development with Georgia Power, Southern Company and Kaveh Kamooneh, Owner with Better Solar Tomorrow.   Some key takeaways - - Georgia is on the move with leading edge companies building factories to support the Cleantech industry. The Georgia Department of Economic Development working with policy makers, Georgia Power and local communities have landed some major...

The Hong Kong Energy Savings Plan policy sets a pathway for driving energy saving through a combination of educational, social, economic and regulatory means, especially for buildings and inhabitants to become highly energy efficient by 2025 (reducing energy intensity 40% from 2005 base levels).  To achieve this goal, the government has introduced several measures, including the promotion of energy efficient buildings through retrofits as well as new construction standards.  The plan also promotes the use of renewable energy sources. For example, the government has introduced financial incentives for businesses that invest in energy efficient technologies such as LED lighting, building automation, efficient HVAC systems and solar panels to name a few. Measurement and Verification and the validation of energy efficiency savings will play an important role in helping Hong Kong meet its energy reduction goals.