This desk reference for energy engineers and managers is designed to serve as a resource for performing energy audits in commercial facilities. Although there are no "typical" commercial buildings, the book begins with the premise that when commercial facilities are subdivided into categories based on business type, many useful patterns can be identified, and these patterns are applicable to the performance of an effective energy audit. The book provides discussion of procedure and guidelines for a wide range of business and building types, such as schools and colleges, restaurants, retail, and churches, as well as hospitals and medical facilities, laboratories, office buildings, warehouses, and data centers. All focal areas of the building energy audit and assessment are covered, including lighting, HVAC, controls, heat recovery, thermal storage, electrical systems, and utilities. A glossary is included. Doty is an energy engineer for Colorado Springs Utilities. The book is distributed in the US by Taylor & Francis. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
