Energy User News articles from October 1998

Energy User News archives from October 1998

High-Tech Solution for Deregulation.
October 1, 1998... Aggregation strategy gives Mass. High-Tech Council deregulation edge Companies searching for ways to gain the greatest benefit from electric deregulation may want to lift a page from the Massachusetts High Technology Council Inc.'s...

California Votes on Deregulation--Again.
October 1, 1998... SACRAMENTO, CALIF.--When California officially became the first state to enact electricity deregulation last January, legislators in other states hoped to apply the lessons learned from deregulation in the Golden State when crafting their own...

Paying Lip Service to Data Confidentiality.
October 1, 1998... WASHINGTON, D.C.--As proponents of electricity deregulation sift through the initial data on the California experience, state legislators are recognizing the need to pay as much attention to customer rights and data confidentiality as...

Cogeneration Plants Steam Idaho Spuds For Less.
October 1, 1998... RUPERT, IDAHO--What does an Idaho utility and two potato processing plants have in common other than geography? Both share the output-although in different forms- from two 10 MW natural gas-fueled cogeneration plants. Producing both...

Compromising On Global Warming Solutions Makes $ense.
October 1, 1998... Business and government may mix like oil and water, but that doesn't mean they can't craft a better solution to curbing greenhouse gases than the Kyoto Protocol Few business leaders consider federal policy makers to be astute in the ways...

Pike Place Saves With Fluorescents.
October 1, 1998... SEATTLE--The North Arcade at Seattle's Pike Place Market fills up early every morning. Farmers, florists, knife sales-people, and artisans of all sorts hasten to get the best table where they can display their wares to the best advantage....

Training For Energy-Management Professionals Reflects Evolving Field.
October 1, 1998... NEW YORK--Energy User News spoke with Dr. Robert N. Amundsen, director of the M.S. in Energy Management program at New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Amundsen is a Certified Co generation Professional and has received the Environmental...

Heat Recovery and Sustainability at University of Ottawa.
October 1, 1998... Low-maintenance, high-efficiency systems employed in new and renovated facilities OTTAWA--Judging by his title, Energy and Environment Engineer Pierre de Gagne of the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, might be expected to care...

Utility Deal Pays Off for University.
October 1, 1998... A utility-financed VAV retrofit project returns positive results AMHERST, MASS.--There's no such thing as a free lunch, says Jason Burbank, campus energy engineer at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, reflecting on a project...

Pollution Control Facility Delights Staff, Revises Payback.
October 1, 1998... Energy savings for Portland project less than initially projected, but fine tuning is ongoing PORTLAND, ORE--Even though projected energy savings have yet to be fully realized-still impressive at a current 18 percent, or about half of...

Reebok Retrofit Sprints Past Projected Saving.
October 1, 1998... STOUGHTON, MASS--Retrofit projects that reduce energy costs as projected make energy managers and chief financial officers happy. Retrofits that exceed projections can make them positively giddy. The latter is why Reebok International Inc....

High School On Its Way to Save $8 Million in Energy Costs.
October 1, 1998... FLOSSMOOR, Ill.--Around the grounds of Homewood - Flossmoor Community High School, Walt Gembala is known as "the general," and it's clear he's a man who likes to be in charge. Especially when it comes to his campus, where he is the director...

Controls--& Students--Perform On Cue.
October 1, 1998... TAMPA, FLA--A prominent new school constructed in the Southeast opened here this past fall. Observers in the energy management arena have acknowledged the efficiency and flexibility of the new facility, while educators have held up the...

"Office of the Future" Meets High Expectations.
October 1, 1998... Carnegie Mellon's Intelligent Workplace consumes one third the energy of comparable workplaces PITTSBURGH--Carnegie Mellon University unveiled the Robert L. Preger Intelligent Workplace in December 1997, a 7,000-square foot rooftop...

Collaborative Load Shifting.
October 1, 1998... ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.--In a collaborative effort between an energy provider and a major customer, the Utilities Division of the city of Rocky Mount, N.C., has joined forces with one of the region's largest industries, Texfi Inc., to reduce peak...

Selecting and Commissioning Building Automation Systems.
October 1, 1998... Chad B. Dorgan, P.E., is principal of Dorgan Associates, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin. Robert J. Schultz, P.E. is with Control Systems International, Dallas, Texas. Charles E. Dorgan, PE., Ph.D., is at the Univ. of Wis.--Madison. ...

Pumping Up Energy Savings.
October 1, 1998... Robert Asdal is executive director of The Hydraulic Institute, based in Parsippany, N.J. PARSIPPANY, N.J.--Recent studies conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) show that pumps used in applications such as chemical and hydrocarbon...

`98 World Energy Engineering Congress Packs a Powerful ConferenceProgram.
October 1, 1998... ATLANTA--The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC), scheduled for November 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center, offers those involved in the $472-billion U.S. energy marketplace a forum for new technologies, products, and services...

Meters and Monitors.
October 1, 1998... Meters and Monitors Volt Amp kW/kWh ABB Information Systems * * * (919) 212-4800 Circle No. 129...

MMU Series multiple meter.
October 1, 1998... Multiple meter units offer cost-effective installation for centralized monitoring of up to 25 electronic kWh submeters per enclosure. Each meter features a large, easy to read LCD display and split-core current sensors of 5 to 1,600 A....

WVM Series voltage meters.
October 1, 1998... Three-phase voltage meter features a nonvolatile memory and continuously monitors phase-to-phase voltages, protecting motors and other 3-phase loads from premature failure caused by phase loss, phase reversal, low and high voltages,...

7700 Ion power meter.
October 1, 1998... Power meter offers detection of transient, subcycle disturbances, 4 megabytes of extended memory, and an Ethernet port for fast, inexpensive connection to existing local- or wide-area networks. Also features detailed harmonic distortion...

Elite Logger power meter.
October 1, 1998... Poly-phase power meter measures true RMS kW, kWh, volts, amps, kVA, kVAr, and power factor. Logger is used to meter three-phase loads such as whole-building loads, commercial and industrial motors, drives, pumps, furnaces, water heaters, and...

Electronics, Energy Products, and Life-Cycle Costing.
October 1, 1998... Lee R. Webster is president of International Consulting Services, based in Indialantic, Fla. Life-cycle costing adds a dose of long-term realism to facility planning With more electronics in building systems, it is increasingly...

Power Multi-Meter.
October 1, 1998... Power multimeter is a portable, battery/line-operated, multifunction instrument for measuring AC voltage, AC primary and secondary current, power, reactive power, phase angle and frequency of a single- or three-phase electrical systems. Data...

Power Marketing: Transition to Competition.
October 1, 1998... Glenn Lovin, executive director of the Power Marketing Association, started his career in the utility industry as an engineer on hydroelectric projects, fossil and nuclear power plants. Mr. Lovin spent 14 years with Edison Electric Institute...

Series 2000 Helical-Worm gearmotors.
October 1, 1998... B. Helical/worm gearmotors and speed reducers fill the void between conventional worm and helical bevel gear units. Offered in cast-iron housings and a variety of right-angle configurations, these motors can handle a number of high-shock...

IQ Analyzer model 6200.
October 1, 1998... C. Power analyzer features waveform display and can detect sub-cycle voltage disturbances. Device can monitor harmonic parameters of electric service such as harmonic voltage and system disturbances such as transient voltage disturbances and...

NRG-31X Series small cutoff wall pack.
October 1, 1998... D. Compact shielded wall pack offers good performance with limited maintenance in 120/277-volt metal halide and high-pressure sodium. Fixtures mount on standard recessed junction boxes, and small size and shielded-lamp design allows for...

2210 on-delay block timer.
October 1, 1998... E. Block timer retains elapsed time even when no power is applied. Solid-state unit is designed for equipment needing measurement of operational elapsed time for scheduling service, parts replacement, maintenance checks, and fluid/filter...

Powr/Flex harnesses by Specialty Lighting.
October 1, 1998... F. Compact multi-switch wire-management harnesses for power and communications cables can be recess-mounted in computer-intensive workstations, private offices, videoconferencing rooms, or anywhere that surge protected electrical outlets are...

Soleo linear lighting.
October 1, 1998... G. Linear luminaires offer highquality ergonomic lighting at a cost that is competitive with traditional fixtures. Steel housings feature perforated, luminous surfaces. Low-profile luminaires are available in indirect, semi-indirect, and...

Tempstar package gas/electrics.
October 1, 1998... Package gas/electric heating and cooling units offer efficiencies in the 80-percent range and 10 SEER cooling. Hermetic and scroll compressors, externally mounted gauge ports, and convertible airflow discharge designs enhance applications of...

KW-N2000 power monitor.
October 1, 1998... A. Power monitor for energy-management applications is compatible with Metasys networks. Measures and displays kW and kWh as well as power quality (kVA, power factor, frequency) by phase. Digital signal processing ensures true RMS values and...

NexSys version 1.11 BAS software.
October 1, 1998... LonWorks-based building-automation solution integrates multi-vendor systems by means of a distributed network of application-specific controllers, intelligent thermostats, and a graphical user interface. New features in the latest operating...

Gas turbine brochure.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Brochure describes gas turbines and related products offered for use in generator sets and standby power systems of up to 43 MW. Generator sets are available in standard designs to meet applications within oil and gas, cogeneration, and...

Apogee BAS.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Building automation system integrates with chillers and rooftop HVAC units to provide both monitoring and commanding capabilities. Open processor allows user to perform all trending, alarming, and monitoring functions for both BAS and HVAC...

EnergySmart oil and gas industry.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Database software offers seven years of geographically classified information on more than 150 leading oil and gas companies. Software allows user to integrate proprietary data with industry data, news feeds, and other sources for better...

Triblock UPS fine.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... H. Uninterruptible power system (UPS) with flywheel energy-storage module in sizes from 150 kVA to 1,670 kVA is ideal for a number of commercial and industrial applications. Flywheel helps ensure reliable, fault-tolerant, and compact online...

Suntube Gas Infrared heater.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... I. Gas infrared heater fits standard two-by-four foot ceiling grids when supported by chain hangers. Useful as a compact unit heater for commercial and industrial locations such as parts counters, reception areas, outdoor areas, and repair...

Solis window film.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... J. Applied window film reduces solar heat and UV transmission without significantly reducing visible light or changing appearance of existing windows or curtain wall. Other benefits include reduced fading of window treatments such as fabrics,...

Ar-Glo refrigerant leak-detection additive.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... K. Leak-detection systems for air-conditioning and refrigeration systems employs fluorescent dye to locate costly refrigerant leaks. Glowing dye circulates with lubricant and is visible with hand-held UV lamp. Ar-Glo refrigerant...

VoluProbe/SS stainless-steel.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Airflow measurement device provides differential pressure readings in HVAC ducts and is particularly useful in highly turbulent short duct runs. Useful for verifying minimum airflow delivery to building spaces. VoluProbe/SS stainless-steel...

Double-wall, indirect-fired water heaters.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... L. Indirect-fired water heaters feature intermediate atmospheric-vented tank between the carbon steel outer tank and corrugated steel inner tank. Double-wall construction enhances commercial applications of water heaters. Double-wall,...

Millenium series LED exit signage.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... M. LED exit sign combines a slim polycarbonate housing and red or green LED light sources for dependable, energy efficient illumination. Low-maintenance product is battery backed with remote-control battery checking capability. Millenium...

Unison fiber-optic lighting systems.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... N. Fiber-optic lighting systems are suitable for visual merchandising applications while eliminating heat and UV light damage and reducing maintenance needs. Multiple light ratios can be achieved from one light source, and side-emitting...

Uvaca power-system logger.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Power system logger is a revenue-grade, real-time multitasking power metering data logger for measuring up to three-phase power. Units include three pulse inputs for lower high-speed pulse counting for gas, water, or any similar...

Energy services and products.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Utility service partnership pools the resources of investor-owned, municipal electric cooperatives, and publicly owned energy companies. Energy products and services are offered to end-users through the single, national entity. Member...

Green Building Suits Green Setting.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa.--A new state office building here is being lauded as an example of "green" development: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR) headquarters for the French Creek State Park and Valley Forge Forest...

RANKING OF ELECTRICITY PRICES COMMERCIAL.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... RANKING OF ELECTRICITY PRICES COMMERCIAL Rank Cts/Kwh St. UTILITY %Tot. kwh 1. 17.58 HI Hawaii Electric Light Co. Inc. 0.1% 2. 15.35 AK Kodiak Electric Assn. Inc 0.0% ...

RANKING OF GAS UTILITY PRICES BY STATE COMMERCIAL.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... RANKING OF GAS UTILITY PRICES BY STATE COMMERCIAL Rank State Price/Mcf 1 Hawaii $13.20 2 Pennsylvania $8.23 3 Georgia $7.99 4 Maryland ...

SPOT MARKET GAS: POSTED PRICES.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... September prices reported by the Natural Gas Clearinghouse. Prices represent estimated median prices for one month spot transactions ranging at the indicated receipt points. Prices are not offers. Pipeline 9/98...

CURRENT PRICES ESTIMATED.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... CURRENT PRICES ESTIMATED Estimates are for late september figuresare in dollars per physical unit and dollars per million Btu. Year...

REFINERS FUEL PRICES.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... Mid-September prices in dollars per 42-gallon barrel, generally for tank cars going to consumers. Past prices are mid-month. Grade and Site Current 8/98 7/98 9/97 No. 6 Fuel Oil ...

DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITIES.(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... DEGREE DAYS FOR SELECTED CITITES August City Monthly Monthly Deviation Monthly Deviation Total From Norm From Last Year Albuquerque 385 47 ...

PRICE WATCH.(petroleum)(Illustration)
October 1, 1998... No. 2 oil for October delivery rose by 6[cent] to 40[cent] per gallon on the NY Mercantile Exchange (through October 10). No.6 oil's posted price fell by 53[cent] to $17.37 per barrel (1% sulfur). Spot-market Texas crude traded at $14.68 on...

Edison Electric Institute.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Legislation to prevent disclosure of data on utility efforts to meet year-2000 compliance is being supported by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). EEI argues publicizing compliance data may open the door for lawsuits against utilities...

NRG Energy, Inc.'s.(Brief Article)
October 1, 1998... Exporting power to Mexico is the goal of NRG Energy, Inc.'s application for a Presidential Permit to build a 180-mile transmission line starting in Arizona and stretching 3 miles into Mexico. NRG has not committed to guaranteeing a full load...

Energy and IAQ for the New Millennium: A Cautious Partnership (2).
October 1, 1998... H. E. (Barney) Burroughs is a noted author and lecturer on the subject of indoor environmental quality. He is president of his own firm, Building Wellness Consultancy, Inc. and a director of EDI, Engineers, LTD, both of the Atlanta, Ga.,...