Energy efficiency and reliability solutions for rail operations and facilities.
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2014-11-01
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Abstract:The objectives of the study included examining energy consumption of
the facilities comprising the three major rail yards on the New Haven Rail Line as
well as platform stations and identifying energy efficiency and cost savings
opportunities for rail operations/facilities. This study will focus on identifying
opportunities and options to improve energy efficiency and reliability. Solutions
for reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels that take into account the
needs of Connecticut’s rail operations/facilities will be recommended. The primary
conclusions include the following: CTDOT should assign a staff person to serve as
an energy manager tasked with leading energy efficiency and conservation efforts for
all rail facilities/stations and incorporating the importance of these efforts into
the culture of the department. Under the energy manager’s leadership, CTDOT should
implement a comprehensive process to exploit energy efficiency and reliability
opportunities for rail facilities/stations. This process should include conducting
periodic energy audits of facilities, developing an energy management plan, and
incorporating the findings into an asset management plan. Project planning,
engineering and design, and construction, as well as rail operations that are
conducted at the facilities/stations should be integrated into this process.
Importantly, initiatives and projects should be evaluated with results integrated
into future planning.
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