Beginning with the set of feasible energy project opportunities that you identified in Step No. 4, Step No. 5 further analyzes them as a group to develop a comprehensive energy program. This step is the pivot point in the energy services project delivery process because it determines if the customer will complete the remaining six steps. The result of Step No. READ MORE
Thomas E. Glavinich
Freelance Writer
Thomas E. Glavinich is an associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. He can be reached at 785.864.3435 and tglavinich@ku.edu.
Articles by Thomas E. Glavinich
June 2012
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Everyone is selling something, whether it’s a physical product or an intangible, such as professional qualifications. As electrical contractors (ECs), it is your job to deliver solutions for electrical needs. However, on projects where efficiency and performance are directly tied to value and quality, shouldn’t you ensure the integrity of the work you stand behind? READ MORE
June 2012
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In this column, I analyze the energy opportunities identified in previous articles from a technical, cost and payback standpoint. The goal is to develop a set of feasible energy-saving initiatives that the customer may want to undertake. READ MORE
May 2012
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Step no.3 in the energy services project delivery process involves identifying potential energy project opportunities based on the results of steps No. 1 and No. 2. READ MORE
April 2012
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The second step in the energy services project delivery process is normally thought to be an energy audit; it is the cornerstone of energy service. While it is a key component, an energy audit is only one form of assessment. The electrical contractor (EC) can help its customers perform other building assessments. READ MORE
March 2012
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The last energy services column (January 2012) introduced an 11-step energy services project delivery process. Electrical contractors can follow the process systematically, thereby developing a comprehensive program to help their customers identify and achieve energy and sustainability goals. Step No. 1 is to understand the customer’s building operations. READ MORE
February 2012
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The United States is aging, and its buildings are getting older, too. Because of their association with historic people and events and because they represent unique lifestyles and periods in our nation’s history, interest in preserving these older buildings has increased. READ MORE
January 2012
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The electrical contractor’s energy services goal should be to develop a comprehensive plan to help its customers identify and achieve their electricity-reduction and sustainability goals. The development and execution of this plan can be distilled down to an 11-step energy services project-delivery process. READ MORE
December 2011
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Since most lighting upgrade projects are undertaken by the electrical contracting firm in design/build projects, it is important to establish measurable performance criteria for lighting upgrades. READ MORE