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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Dec 1, 2017
- 3 min
Which Creates Action? "Savings" or "Avoiding a Penalty"
A re-write of an concept I published in 2010 By Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF DOWNLOAD PDF Energy managers will often say, "if we implement this pro...
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-Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- May 1, 2017
- 4 min
Leadership Symptoms that Threaten Projects
Leadership Symptoms that Threaten Projects By Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF Buildings Magazine May 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF (it has graphics) After worki...
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-Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jan 11, 2017
- 4 min
Energy Savings Raise a Building's Value by 5 Times
Would you believe that if I implement a project that saves $200,000 per year in energy, my building’s value will improve by $1,000,000? I
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-Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Dec 16, 2016
- 1 min
Stock Prices Increase by 21% After Firms Announce Energy Projects
We showed that Stock Prices increase by 21% after companies announce energy management projects.
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Sep 11, 2016
- 6 min
Beware of the Fine Print in Performance Contracts
You think you’re about to be a hero by entering into an Energy Savings Agreement, (which is supposed to fund improvement projects based on s
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jun 1, 2016
- 2 min
Non-Utility "Secret" Benefits from Energy Conservation
Research shows additional, often unreported "secret" benefits from saving energy; like reduced maintenance material costs because
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- May 1, 2016
- 5 min
Top 7 Solar Financing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
More solar is getting installed. Considering the financing options upfront is very important, and this article will help you avoid common mi
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Apr 1, 2016
- 4 min
Ballast-Free LEDs for High-Bay Fixtures Reduce Energy Use by 50%
The economic advantages of removing T5HO lamps and inserting LED tubes on a “one for one” replacement are significant. It may seem strange
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jan 3, 2016
- 4 min
How to do Thermal Energy Storage
Previously discussed was the rationale for using thermal energy storage to reduce peak electrical demand costs. Here, we will go further in
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jan 1, 2016
- 4 min
New Energy Tax Deductions for 2016-2020
Project developer, Bill Bissmeyer, specializes in energy tax deductions and rebates which can pay for most (if not all) of a project's c
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Aug 2, 2015
- 4 min
How to use COP
The "performance metrics” of HVAC equipment explained: COP, Energy Efficiency Ration (EER), SEER and HSPF. Similar to how “miles per ga
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-Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Sep 1, 2014
- 4 min
Energy Savings of Variable Speed Drives
The Magic of Variable Speed Drives By Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF Buildings Magazine September 2014 DOWNLOAD PDF (it has graphics and equations)...
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jul 1, 2014
- 5 min
Motor Fundamentals
Motor Fundamentals By Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF Buildings Magazine July 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Motors use more energy than any other single applian...
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Jun 2, 2014
- 5 min
Power Factor, Ratchets and Your Electric Bill
Whenever I do an energy audit, I ask for at least 2 years of energy bills, so that I can see the historical consumption and charges. Then we
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Mar 2, 2014
- 6 min
Energy Project Financing
Why good energy projects are delayed and how to work around the pitfalls of financing, and the largest obstacle to getting your projects app
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Dec 2, 2012
- 3 min
The Light You Don't See (How to save 20%)
During a recent CEM training course, I got the opportunity to get an evening tour of Lutron’s lighting showroom in Washington DC. I was imp
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Nov 1, 2012
- 3 min
7 Key Selling Points for Energy Projects
We can do MUCH more to get more green energy projects implemented that save energy, improve economic competitiveness and enable environmenta
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Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., CEM, CRM, PCF
- Feb 2, 2012
- 6 min
Drill Baby Drill... for GeoThermal Energy
Did you know that at this time, the USA spends between 30 and 50 Billion every month on foreign oil? I find that number to be HUGE and agre
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