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    • Gary Faagau

    Energy Columnist

    Know the Basics of Energy Management

    Gary Faagau
    Nov. 22, 2010
    Make energy management maintenance a routine part of your day.

    Train Your Plant Manager on Energy Efficiency

    Gary Faagau
    Oct. 20, 2010
    Present your energy program in a way the plant manager can quickly comprehend.

    Train Your Project Manager on Energy Efficiency

    Gary Faagau
    Sept. 7, 2010
    Treating energy saving measures as project add-ons can help.

    Train Your Operators on Energy Efficiency

    Gary Faagau
    Aug. 9, 2010
    Provide them with the right information and listen to their ideas.

    Energy Saver -- Educate Your Peers

    Gary Faagau
    July 7, 2010
    Train your technical specialist on energy efficiency.

    Beware of Energy Mishaps

    Gary Faagau
    June 9, 2010
    Webinar speakers identify common energy program mistakes.

    How's Your Motor Running?

    Gary Faagau
    May 11, 2010
    Try optimization to help reduce motor energy expenses.

    Energy Saver: Take the Heat Off Your Bottom Line

    Gary Faagau
    April 7, 2010
    It's time to find cool ways to cut summertime energy costs.

    Turn Waste Energy Into Cash

    Gary Faagau
    Feb. 10, 2010
    Make the Energy Independence and Security Act pay off for you.

    New Energy Efficiency Standards Are Coming

    Gary Faagau
    Jan. 13, 2010
    Government, industry and academia team up on program.

    Respond Right to Reduced Rates

    Gary Faagau
    Dec. 8, 2009
    Maintaining energy efficiency helps keep operating costs in check.

    Energy Saver: Improve Batch Processing

    Gary Faagau
    Nov. 5, 2009
    A number of steps can lead to better energy efficiency at the outset.

    Save Cold Cash

    Gary Faagau
    Oct. 8, 2009
    Here are a few tips to keep your winter energy bills under control.

    It’s Time to Answer The E(nergy)-Mail

    Gary Faagau
    Sept. 3, 2009
    Readers provide their input on content of recent columns.

    Simplify Your Energy Message

    Gary Faagau
    Aug. 4, 2009
    Money loss calculators can spur better operator response to wasted energy.

    Not All Carbon Dioxide Is Created Equal

    Gary Faagau
    July 7, 2009
    Put biomass to use to help reduce your plant’s carbon footprint.

    Energy Saver: Put Energy into Environmental Projects

    Gary Faagau
    May 13, 2009
    Taking a broader look at such projects can improve their prospects.

    Find the Hidden Gems

    Gary Faagau
    April 15, 2009
    Good practices can reduce energy waste in your utility systems.

    Energy Saver: Conduct Your Own Furnace Survey

    Gary Faagau
    March 24, 2009
    Calculate heat loss in every step to help prioritize efforts.

    Energy Saver: Do Your Own Steam Survey

    Gary Faagau
    Feb. 17, 2009
    Finding energy wasters yourself can save a lot of money.

    It’s Time to Review Your Plant Energy Systems

    Gary Faagau
    Jan. 16, 2009
    Annual checkups help ensure components keep running smoothly.

    Capture More Savings on an Ongoing Basis

    Gary Faagau
    Nov. 19, 2008
    Advanced controls can help to maximize sustainable energy efforts.

    Make Your Energy Savings Permanent

    Gary Faagau
    Oct. 14, 2008
    Here are five ways to create sustainable energy programs.

    Group Blazes the Trail to Achieving Energy Efficiency

    Gary Faagau
    Oct. 10, 2008
    Texas pilot study may lead to plant certification program