Action Energy, run by the Carbon Trust, has published Degree days for energy management – a practical introduction.
Degree days for energy management – a practical introduction
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For a free copy of Degree days for energy management – a practical introduction call 0800 585794 or visit: www.actionenergy.org.uk
Degree-days analysis provides a valuable way of monitoring trends in building energy performance: identifying significant changes in energy use and budgeting for future use – all that is required is monthly energy consumption data and degree day figures.
Free
For a free copy of Degree days for energy management – a practical introduction call 0800 585794 or visit: www.actionenergy.org.uk
Degree-days analysis provides a valuable way of monitoring trends in building energy performance: identifying significant changes in energy use and budgeting for future use – all that is required is monthly energy consumption data and degree day figures.
The guide (Good Practice Guide 310) gives an introduction in to the use of degree-day analysis and is intended for those who are responsible for energy management but who are not familiar with the degree-day technique.
The 16-page guide gives a run-down of the basis of degree-days, the collection and processing of data, the calculation and interpretation of performance lines, control charts, CUSUM analysis and budget setting. The guide includes worked examples for each stage of explanation.
The guide also gives information on where to obtain up-to-date information on degree day data and further reading.
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Building Sustainable Design
