BUSINESS BSBSUS401/BSBSUS401 Assessment 1 part B

BSBSUS401 Assessment 1 – Part B BSBSUS401 Assessment 1 – Part B 1. Energy waste means consumption of electricity, water and gas when that not performs any useful action. One of main reason of energy waste occurs is energy consumption devices are not managed and maintained properly. Energy wastage are grouped in three categories:  Long term energy waste – permanent problems  Regular energy waste – daily event which is predictable  Intermittent energy waste – irregular events Poor maintenances Electronic equipment consume 20% more energy when it’s maintained poor way. Frequently opening refrigerator causes 50 to120 kWh a year which is enough for washing machine to work 50 times. Poor Infrastructure Aging infrastructure of power generating equipment is yet another reason for energy shortage. Most of the energy producing companies keeps on using outdated equipment that restricts the production of energy. It is the responsibility of utilities to keep on upgrading the infrastructure and set a high standard of performance Overconsumption The energy cris