SPG 8012/CME8019 Energy Management Assignment 2024
Assignment: Case Study Analysis on Energy Management
This is an individual assignment so please ensure that your work is your own. Your analysis should reflect your own opinions based on the case study data and the materials provided on Canvas.
For each question, provide detailed explanations and calculations where required. Ensure that your calculations are clear, and include any formulas or steps taken. If you refer to external sources, provide appropriate references or links. If you make any assumptions please state them.
Answer all four questions.
Assignment Format
This is not a formal report just answer the questions. To help with clarity please put each question as a section heading and answer it below that heading.
Word count
Try and keep this to under 2000 words and around 10 pages (approximately)
IMPORTANT
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Question 1: Carbon Footprint Calculation
a. Calculate the company’s carbon footprint for one year.
Using the data provided in the case study and the table below, calculate the company’s carbon footprint following standard carbon accounting practices.
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Vehicles
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Consumption / Distance travelled
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Diesel vehicles:
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MITSUBISHI BARBARIAN DCB 2.2L
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30,000 miles per annum
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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 L
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27,000 miles per annum
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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 L
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18,000 miles per annum
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Table 1: Case study company’s owned transport
b. What additional data would you need to give a more comprehensive carbon footprint analysis?
Discuss any missing data or additional information that would enhance the accuracy of the carbon footprint.
Question 2: Energy Efficiency Improvements
Identify two energy efficiency improvements for the company and complete the table (2) below based on your calculations for each improvement. Provide any assumptions or sources used in the estimates and all calculations.
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Item
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Estimated Capital (£)
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Estimated Annual Savings
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Payback Period (Years)
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Energy (kWh/yr)
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Cost (£/yr)
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Emissions (tCO2/yr)
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Table 2: Example of the information required.
Question 3: Building Prioritization
a. How would the Energy Manager prioritize which building to start with?
Discuss the criteria that an Energy Manager would use to determine which building to focus on first.
b. Which building should the Energy Manager start with?
Using the case study data, justify your choice of building with necessary calculations and a clear rationale. Provide supporting data to back up your recommendation.
Question 4: Key Actions for the Energy Manager
a. Design an energy management strategy for the company.
Propose a high-level energy management strategy that could be implemented over the next 3–5 years. Keep this brief, bullet points will be acceptable.
b. What argument can the Energy Manager use to promote the need for a strategy?
Give a brief overview of the reasons the company should invest their time and effort into this.