MEDS 042: Block-2 (Unit 04) – Energy Management
UNIT 4: ENERGY MANAGEMENT
4.1 Introduction
Introduces the
significance of energy management in the context of rising urban energy demand,
sustainability concerns, and climate change mitigation.
4.2 Energy Concepts and Types
- Explains
the concept of energy, including units and measurement.
- Differentiates
between renewable (solar, wind, hydro, biomass) and non-renewable
(coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear) energy sources.
- Highlights
the importance of energy efficiency and conservation.
4.3 Sustainable Urban Energy Planning
- Outlines
strategic planning for energy use in urban areas.
- Focuses
on integrating renewable energy, public transport, building
codes, and smart infrastructure.
- Encourages
community involvement in urban energy decisions.
4.4 Local Governments and Sustainable Energy Management
- Examines
the role of municipalities and ULBs in energy governance.
- Discusses
decentralization of energy services, urban bylaws, and local energy
policies.
- Highlights
successful urban energy models at the city level.
4.5 Role of Information Technology
- Describes
how ICT tools (e.g., smart grids, IoT, energy dashboards) help
monitor, optimize, and manage energy.
- Includes GIS
mapping, AI-driven energy forecasting, and data analytics
for demand prediction.
4.6 Energy Audit
- Defines
an energy audit as a systematic inspection to assess energy flow
and identify saving opportunities.
- Types:
Preliminary and Detailed Audit.
- Steps:
Data collection, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting.
4.7 Government Response – Municipal Demand Side Management
- Details
demand-side interventions such as streetlight retrofits, energy-efficient
pumps, and public awareness campaigns.
- Involves energy
service companies (ESCOs) and performance-based contracts.
4.8 Government Response – Green Buildings
- Promotes energy-efficient
and environment-friendly buildings using green construction materials
and design principles.
- Describes
green certification systems like GRIHA, LEED, and IGBC.
- Focuses
on net-zero buildings and passive solar designs.
4.9 Let Us Sum Up
Summarizes the
importance of effective energy management in achieving urban sustainability,
climate mitigation, and better quality of life through planning, policy, and
technology.
4.10 Keywords
- Energy Management-Efficient planning,
usage, and monitoring of energy resources.
- Renewable Energy-Energy from naturally
replenishing sources like solar or wind.
- Non-renewable Energy-Finite energy
resources such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
- Sustainable Energy-Energy use that meets
present needs without compromising future availability.
- Urban Energy Planning-Strategic
energy allocation, distribution, and conservation in cities.
- Smart Grid-A digital electricity
network for efficient energy transmission and real-time monitoring.
- Green Building-A building designed
for minimal environmental impact and high energy efficiency.
- Energy Audit-A systematic analysis
of energy consumption to identify savings potential.
- Demand Side Management (DSM)-Measures to
control and reduce energy demand by end-users.
- ESCO (Energy Service Company)-A company
that provides energy-saving services and performance guarantees.
- GRIHA-Green Rating for
Integrated Habitat Assessment – India’s green building rating system.
- LEED-Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design – International green building certification.
- IGBC-Indian Green Building
Council – Promotes sustainable building practices in India.
- ICT (Information and Communication Technology)-Digital tools
used to support urban energy systems.
- Smart City-Urban area using
technology and data to improve infrastructure and sustainability.
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