by Penni McLean-Conner

The latest book by Penni McLean-Conner is an outline for utilities, government agencies and power generators for educating consumers on conservation, better resource management, and a smaller carbon footprint. These techniques are not only of interest to the modern consumer, but also can maximize opportunities for demand-side management. Demand-side management programs are effective methods for reducing peak demand of electricity, helping to curb escalating electricity prices for consumers, allowing power generators greater control of the electrical loads and promoting overall conservation of stretched resources. This book offers proven strategies for creating, delivering and maximizing demand-side management, truly a smart approach for your organization!

Contents:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part One: Create an energy efficiency culture
• Build the business case for energy efficiency
• Understand the energy efficiency life cycle
• Influence policy to support energy efficiency investment
• Part Two: Deliver energy efficiency to consumers
• Market barriers and assessment
• Residential energy efficiency
• Commercial and industrial energy efficiency
• Demand response
• Distributed generation
• Part Three: Optimize energy efficiency performance
• Participate in organizations that advance energy efficiency
• Evaluate programs
• Position for the future

212 Pages/Hardcover/6 x 9 inches/January 2009
ISBN10 1-59370-178-0