Energy-Secure Basics

Energy-Secure Basics

Energy security is the association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption. Access to (relatively) cheap energy has become essential to the functioning of modern economies. However, the uneven distribution of energy supplies among countries has led to significant vulnerabilities. “Wikipedia”

Definition: “The energy performance of a building shall be determined based on the calculated or actual annual energy that is consumed in order to meet the different needs associated with its typical use and shall reflect the heating energy needs and cooling energy needs (energy needed to avoid overheating) to maintain the envisaged temperature conditions of the building, and domestic hot water needs.” (Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Directive of the European Union [EPBD 2010]).

There are five energy consuming sectors:

The industrial sector includes facilities and equipment used for manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and construction.

The transportation sector includes vehicles that transport people or goods, such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, aircraft, boats, barges, and ships.

The residential sector consists of homes and apartments.

The commercial sector includes offices, malls, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels, warehouses, restaurants, and places of worship and public assembly.

The electric power sector consumes primary energy to generate most of the electricity consumed by the other four sectors.

Canadian society depends on its diverse energy inputs to function. Securing the processes through which that energy is produced, delivered and consumed is therefore of paramount importance. Many countries view the primary goal of energy security to be securing a reliable supply. In the case of Canada, a country rich in energy resources, energy security is a more complex concept.

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Energy Audit

ENERGY AUDIT

Energy Audit is defined as "the verification, monitoring, and analysis of the use of energy including submission of a technical report containing recommendations for improving energy efficiency with cost-benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce energy consumption".

The Energy Audit would give a positive orientation to the energy cost reduction, preventive maintenance, and quality control programmes which are vital for production and utility activities. Such an audit programme will help to keep the focus on variations which occur in the energy costs, availability and reliability of supply of energy, decide on appropriate energy mix, identify energy conservation technologies, retrofit for energy conservation equipment etc.

In general, Energy Audit is the translation of conservation ideas into realities, by lending technically feasible solutions with economic and other organizational considerations within a specified time frame.

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Energy Security

The IEA defines energy security as the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. Energy security has many aspects: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and environmental needs. On the other hand, short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy system to react promptly to sudden changes in the supply-demand balance.

A new study for the UN Environment Programme concludes that two factors are at work. One is thrift. Faced with rising prices, consumers use less. British electricity prices increased by 44% over the period; consumption fell by 12%. The other is greater use of energy-saving technology. This includes better insulation, advanced heating and cooling systems, and energy-efficient device s, notably light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which, unlike incandescent bulbs, turn most of the power they use into light rather than wasting much of it as heat.

The International Energy Agency (IEA), a research organization for countries which import fossil fuels, reckons that for the 2050 target to be met, global spending on energy efficiency needs to rise from $300 billion a year today to $680 billion. But on current trends, the UN report concludes, the chance of that is “very slim”.

The IEA reckons that only one-third of the available energy-saving opportunities with a cost-effective payback period are taken up. For businesses and residents alike, factors including ignorance, inertia and misaligned incentives still rule. A recent study commissioned by McDonald’s suggested that a typical outlet could cut its energy use by at least a fifth—and by up to four-fifths by using solar power. But that depends on decisions made by individual franchisees, who will struggle to assess the potential savings from measures such as capturing heat from a fryer to provide hot water. Some savings can seem too low to be worth the hassle, such as buying a new appliance to halve a small running cost. And tenants are unlikely to invest in energy-saving measures that will benefit their successors most.

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Put an end to your struggle with energy bills

As per “the Guardian Weekly”, “…One in three working families struggle to pay their energy bills, it has been claimed, as pressure mounts on suppliers to do more to household… Twenty-nine percent of families do not put on the heating even when the house is cold, while two-thirds fear cutting their energy use to save money will affect their family’s health…”

The cost of energy is worrying us all. Whether you’re a parent to young children running the washing machine daily or operating a small business on a shoestring, saving energy and cutting bills is a priority. But as the price of energy on the international markets rises, and energy suppliers pass on the cost of investment to their consumers, it can feel as if we’re powerless to act.

Saving energy can also help us all to make a personal contribution towards the essential job of cutting carbon emissions, with individual efforts all counting towards the goal of mitigating the effects climate change on our environment and society.

Save hundreds of dollars on your energy bills with our team experts. We reveal ways to save electricity, gas, plus make your home or your business more energy efficient.

Energy efficiency saves you money. The average household spends $5,550/year on energy. But buying energy-efficient appliances, making energy-efficient home improvements, and taking energy-efficient actions, every day can save hundreds of dollars.

Energy efficiency improves the economy. While energy efficiency helps you save at home, it helps businesses and city, state and federal governments save on a much bigger scale. Creating jobs: In addition to saving money, energy efficiency projects (like building improvements and infrastructure repairs) create jobs.

Energy efficiency is good for the environment. It’s a no-brainer: When we use less energy, we save precious natural resources and cut down on pollution. Saving energy resources:  If we didn't have energy efficiency, we’d have to produce or import energy sources like oil, natural gas, and coal. So, energy efficiency helps us keep more resources on the earth longer. Avoiding pollution: From power plants to cars, consuming energy can produce emissions that harm our environment. But investments in energy efficiency across the biggest sectors of our economy could abate up to 1.1 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually – that’s equal to taking all cars and trucks off the road for one year.

Energy efficiency improves national security. Energy efficiency safeguards our nation by decreasing the overall demand for energy, and therefore the need to import and transport fuels. Enhancing energy independence: Using fewer of energy resources – like oil to power our vehicles – means we don't need to depend so much on foreign nations. With energy efficiency, we save energy resources for future generations to use. Saving money for defence: As the armed forces improve the energy efficiency of their equipment, buildings and general practices, they save money that can be invested directly in defence programs. 

Energy efficiency enhances the quality of life. You might not see it, but you can feel it: Energy efficiency improves quality of life. More comfortable: Notice how your insulated home keeps AC inside during the summer, and heat in during the winter? Or how you rarely need to change your energy-efficient light bulbs? That’s energy efficiency making your environment more enjoyable. More productive: Businesses can improve productivity, as well as the bottom line, by taking advantage of energy efficiency in office buildings and production processes. “Source”

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About ESMS Consulting

ESMS Consulting --- About

ESMS Consulting (Energy Saving and Management Services) is a new service company specializes in providing residential and commercial sectors with solutions of energy efficient products, and energy cost-saving principles and techniques. We are planning to launch our company by June 2017.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to achieve sustainable and cost-effective solutions for our clients. We provide independent strategic advice and technical support in implementation to commercial, industrial and institutional clients seeking to optimize their energy use.

Vision Statement
Five years from now, ESMS will be one of the leaders in Canada in developing and advocating the adoption of government policy, regulations, and programs that enhance the role of performance-based solutions in achieving government's climate change, energy conservation, and economic development objectives.

Positioning Statement
For Ontario, home-owners, small and medium-sized businesses who are seeking to optimize their energy use, invest in efficiency because of federal and provincial regulations and share in green and sustainable society, for all that benefits and nationwide more energy-secure, ESMS Consulting provides superior independent strategic advice and smart technical support for its clients.

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