Energy Basics
What is the unit of measurement for electrical energy?
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
What does EMIS stand for?
Energy Management Information System
What is one way employees can help save energy?
Turning off equipment when not in use or
Identify and fix leaks
What does the acronym BRO measure stand for?
Behavioral, Retro-commissioning, Operational
What does the acronym SEM stand for?
Strategic Energy Management
Name the most common wasted energy in industrial processes.
Heat or thermal energy
True or False: An EMIS is primarily used to monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use
True
What is the term for involving staff in energy-saving efforts?
Employee Engagement
What does the acronym KPI stand for?
Key Performance Indicator
What is the name of the site specific activity where the Energy Team walks through a site to identify energy saving opportunities?
Treasure Hunt
What is the term for the cost charged by utilities for the highest rate of energy use during a billing period?
Demand charge or peak prices
True or False: EMIS relies only on monthly bills for anomaly detection.
False
Who on the energy team is responsible for ensuring the team has the resources it needs to succeed during the SEM program?
The Executive Sponsor
What is one advanced tool used to predict and simulate energy consumption in a facility?
Energy Model
What are the PG&E SEM incentive rates for electric and gas savings?
$0.03/kWh and $0.20/therm
What is the difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation?
Efficiency is using less energy for the same output, while conservation is reducing energy use altogether
True or False: EMIS platforms only store historical data and cannot send alerts.
False
What is the term for a person who leads energy initiatives within a facility?
Energy Champion
Name one tool used to identify leaks?
Thermal imaging camera or
infrared camera or
Ultrasonic leak detector
How many years can you receive SEM program support?
6 years plus a graduate pathway (2 years)
What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?
Conservation of Energy or
First Law of Thermodynamics
True or False: EMIS can perform automated fault detection and diagnostics.
True
What do the five letters in the ADKAR model stand for?
Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement.
What international standard provides a framework for energy management systems?
ISO 50001
Name 5 CLEAResult SEM staff members
Brian Wirsig, Erik Lasher, Elliott Sherman, Samira Roshany-Yamchi, Sam O'Brien, Jullia Souza, Tony Gutierrez, Annie Blankenship, King Lee, Miguel Fraga