Strategic Planning and Management Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' (PDCA) cycle in energy management?
Answer: A continuous improvement loop used to refine energy management systems
PDCA is an iterative continual improvement methodology that forms the operational backbone of ISO 50001 and similar energy management systems.
An energy manager wants to demonstrate strategic progress to C-suite executives. The most effective tool for this purpose is:
Answer: An energy performance dashboard with KPIs and trend data
Executive dashboards with KPIs translate complex energy data into business-relevant metrics that drive leadership decisions and maintain strategic support.
A manufacturing facility generates its own electricity using a cogeneration system. Strategically, the primary advantage is:
Answer: Simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat, improving overall fuel efficiency
Cogeneration (CHP) captures waste heat from power generation for useful applications, raising total system efficiency well above that of separate generation and heating.
Which organizational change management strategy is most critical for sustaining long-term energy management program success?
Answer: Embedding energy awareness into employee training and performance metrics
Behavioral change through training and accountability creates cultural momentum that sustains energy savings after technology investments are made.
In the context of energy strategic planning, what does 'energy intensity' measure?
Answer: Energy consumption normalized by a production or occupancy metric
Energy intensity (e.g., kWh per square foot or per unit produced) normalizes consumption by an output metric, enabling fair performance comparisons over time.
A utility offers a time-of-use (TOU) rate schedule. Which strategic action would yield the greatest cost reduction for an industrial facility?
Answer: Shifting energy-intensive operations from peak to off-peak hours
Shifting loads to off-peak hours exploits lower TOU rates, directly reducing energy costs without necessarily reducing total consumption.
When developing an energy master plan for a large campus, which of the following should be completed first?
Answer: Conducting a comprehensive energy audit and establishing a baseline
A comprehensive energy audit and baseline establishment provide the data foundation required to prioritize projects and justify all subsequent investments.