This video will go over the on site energy menu, which allows the user
to enter information about onsite energy generation sources and uses.
You access this section by clicking on the on site
energy link from the energy audit input menus area.
Like this,
there are three sub forms in this section
as shown by the blue navigation boxes
on the left side of the screen.
We will go through some key features of each sub form in turn.
First, we'll review the input for renewable energy,
the first sub form available in the sub menu which is shown on the screen.
The Renewable Energy Sub menu provides a dropdown list for most of the common
renewable energy systems that auditors and assessors are likely to encounter.
I will click on the data entry field for renewable fuels technology
to display the list.
Then click again to collapse the option list.
The other
input in this form include the capacity and description
fields to allow a broader description of the system.
If you tab or scroll down toward the bottom of the form like this,
you can get the condition assessment field at the bottom part of this form.
Now we'll go over the fossil fuel sub form.
To access this form, click on the link
in the navigation menu on the left side of the screen.
Like this.
This form focuses on collecting data associated with backup generation systems.
Since this is the most likely usage scenario.
Data entry fields include fuel type, run hours per year,
and service provided such as backup/emergency.
There are also a few different note fields to provide
for more detailed descriptions of operations if desired.
Next, let's review the energy storage sub form.
To access this form, click on the energy storage link on the navigation menu.
On the left side of the screen. Like this.
This form can be used to enter data associated
with thermal and electrical energy storage systems.
Battery systems would be included under electrical storage system type.
Thermal storage systems include ice build systems
for cooling and hot water storage systems for hydroponic heating.
This sub form includes data entry fields
for the capacity of these systems in kilowatt hour for electric and mm.
BTU for thermal.
Along with the discharge design rate in kilowatt hour
for electric and Mm.
BTU per hour for thermal.
Once the required information in this section is complete,
you can return to the main menu by clicking on the main audit menu.
Return link at the top of the page, as I'm doing now.