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Contents : INTRODUCTION The Significance of Energy Management The Role of Energy Effective Systems EPA's "Green Lights" and the 1992 National Energy Policy Act Revolution or Evolution Objectives of the Book FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT General Concept Elements of Energy Management Organizing the Program Technology Economics Time Value of Money Application of Life-Costing Analysis ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN ILLUMINATION Introduction Illuminating Systems Design for Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings Lighting Efficiency Standards NEW CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES IN ILLUMINATION DESIGN Determination of Illumination Levels Illumination Computational Methods Computer Programs for Illumination Design Definition of Basic Terms and Factors in Illumination Factors and Remedies Daylighting DAYLIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROLS Daylighting Lighting Controls ENERGY EFFICIENT ILLUMINATING SYSTEM COMPONENTS-LIGHT SOURCES, BALLASTS, AND LUMINAIRES A Gaze into the Future of Lighting System Components Light Sources Ballasts Luminaires ENERGY ORIENTED NEW AND RETROFITTING INSTALLATIONS Introduction of the New Trend Examples of New Installations Retrofitting Installations EVALUATING AND ACHIEVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY Achieving Energy Effectiveness in a New System Achieving Energy Effectiveness in a Retrofit System Evaluating Energy Effectiveness in a New or Retrofit System POWER QUALITY, DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT, AND HARMONICS Introduction of Power Quality Demand-Side-Management and the Energy Policy Act Power Disturbances Defined Harmonics and its Effect on the Equipment Performance Transformer Derating and "K" Factor Standards LIGHTING ENERGY STANDARDS Chronological Development of the Energy Standards Development of the Lighting Energy Standards Energy Policy Act US State Energy Codes INDEX Features : · Shows how to succeed in energy management through its three essential elements: organization, technology, and economics· Details the steps toward achieving energy effectiveness-applying energy where it is most needed· Outlines new concepts and procedures in illuminating system design· Describes energy efficient illuminating system components·