Abstract
If you understand the energy hierarchy, then you realise your electrical design methods need to change. But how?
There are reporting protocols like BREEAM, operational tools like ESOS, but what about tools to influence the design?
A recent harmonised document, IEC 60364-8-1 Low Voltage electrical installations – Part 8-1: Energy Efficiency, respects the emphasis of safety and operational control in the first instance. It also requires energy efficient electrical installation designs.
Using IEC 60364-8-1 as a reference, the Designer’s Guide to Energy Efficient Electrical Installations from the IET explores how and where to save electrical energy and reduce emissions.
It has been prepared for those working in electrical building services and will be of interest to all users of BS 7671 as energy efficiency is of increasing importance to UK electrical installations.
