Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Life Cycle Approach offers a comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the subject with a further focus on the Life Cycle. The editors, renowned academics, invited a diverse group of researchers to develop original chapters for the book and managed to well integrate all contributions in a consistent volume. Sections cover the role of the building sector on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, international technical standards, laws and regulations, building energy efficiency and zero energy consumption buildings, the life cycle assessment of buildings, from construction to decommissioning, and other timely topics. The multidisciplinary approach to the subject makes it valuable for researchers and industry based Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineers. Researchers in related fields as built environment, energy and sustainability at an urban scale will also benefit from the books integrated perspective. - Presents a complete and thorough coverage of energy efficiency in buildings - Provides an integrated approach to all the different elements that impact energy efficiency - Contains coverage of worldwide regulation

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

The textbook is designed for B.Tech students of Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and M.Tech students of Power System/Energy Engineering/Energy Management. It will also be useful for MBA courses on Energy Management conducted by some universities through distance education mode. The book, now in its Second Edition, offers an exhaustive discussion of the energy analysis methodologies and tools to optimize the utilization of energy and how to enhance efficiency during conversion of energy from one form to another. It illustrates the energy analysis methods used in factories, transportation systems and buildings highlighting the various forms of use. It also discusses the thermodynamic principles of energy conversion and constitution of energy balance equation for such systems. The book examines the energy costs in our everyday life in terms of energy inputs in food cultivation. It also discusses similar energy costs of using fuels, other goods and services in our daily life KEY FEATURES • Includes numerous questions and answers on Energy Management • Contains problems and solutions on Energy Management • Provides MCQs for the preparation of certified energy auditor examination conducted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, GoI • Includes Case Studies NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION • Includes new chapters on Electrical Systems, Transformers, Electric Motors, Pumps and Fans, Compressors, Water Heaters, Electrolytic Processes, and Energy Control Centre • Incorporates latest topics in the existing chapters • Provides critical case studies

This first volume of Sustainable building design manuals focuses on policy and regulatory mechanisms and serves as a guide to policy-makers and local authorities