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Tysseling, John C.; Zibelman, Audrey; Freifeld, Allen – Facilities Manager, 2011
Most higher education facilities have already accomplished some measure of a "microgrid" investment with building control systems (BCS), energy management systems (EMS), and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) installations. Available energy production facilities may include boilers, chillers, cogeneration, thermal storage, electrical…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Facilities, Facilities Management, Management Systems
Tysseling, John C.; Vosevich, Mary; Boersma, Benjamin R.; Zumwalt, Jefferey A. – Facilities Manager, 2009
Facility professionals continuously search for projects that reduce energy consumption and operating costs so as to directly benefit their bottom line. Many institutions nationwide have contemplated or made investments in combined heat and power (CHP) projects as a life-cycle strategy to minimize operating costs. However, recent sustainability and…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Climate, Sustainable Development, Power Technology
Tysseling, John C.; Easton, Jeff; Weaks, Julie – Business Officer, 2002
Describes how the University of New Mexico Albuquerque developed a strategic business plan for renewing its utility systems when faced with the imminent collapse of its entire energy infrastructure and a $75-100 million price tag for upgrades. (EV)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Electrical Systems, Energy Management, Utilities