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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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