IEEE Std 739-1995 PDF

Full title and description

IEEE Std 739-1995 — IEEE Recommended Practice for Energy Management in Industrial and Commercial Facilities. Known as the IEEE “Bronze Book,” this recommended practice provides engineering guidance for incorporating energy management into the electrical design, operation and maintenance of industrial and commercial facilities. It covers methods for evaluating equipment and systems from an energy and economic standpoint and describes metering, monitoring, control, and load-management techniques to improve efficiency and reduce operating cost.

Abstract

This recommended practice establishes techniques, procedures and engineering criteria to support energy-conservation decisions in electrical systems for industrial and commercial buildings. Topics include energy accounting and auditing, metering and monitoring, lighting and HVAC-related electrical considerations, cogeneration and on-site generation, peak-shaving and demand-management strategies, life‑cycle and cost‑benefit analysis, and guidance for implementing facility energy-management programs. The document is intended as a practical design and operational guide for engineers, facility managers and energy professionals.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (Inactive — withdrawn 25 March 2021; formerly Active/ANSI‑recognized).
• Publication date: Approved by IEEE Standards Board 12 December 1995; ANSI recognized 16 July 1996; published 18 November 1996 (document dated/numbered 739‑1995).
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); recognized as an American National Standard (ANSI) at the time of publication.
• ICS / categories: Buildings for commerce and industry; energy management and power systems (commonly classified under ICS 91.040.x for building services / industrial buildings and related codes).
• Edition / version: IEEE Std 739‑1995 (revision of IEEE Std 739‑1984).
• Number of pages: Approximately 360–375 pages (commonly listed as 362–372 pages in bibliographic records; typical product listings show 372 pages).

Scope

The standard provides recommended engineering practices for including energy-management principles in the electrical design, operation, and maintenance of industrial and commercial facilities. It addresses selection and evaluation of electrical equipment and systems from an energy perspective, the use of metering and monitoring to support energy decisions, controls and automation for load management, considerations for on‑site generation and cogeneration, and economic evaluation methods for energy projects. It was written to broaden earlier industrial-focused guidance (the 1984 edition) to include commercial buildings and newer energy-management technologies available at the time.

Key topics and requirements

• Principles of facility energy-management programs and organizational responsibilities.
• Energy auditing, measurement techniques and metering strategies (interval and demand metering, instrumentation).
• Metering and monitoring system design to support energy accounting and performance tracking.
• Lighting system selection and control strategies for energy efficiency.
• Load analysis, peak‑shaving and demand management methods (including controls and automatic load shedding).
• Guidance on cogeneration, on‑site generation and integration with building electrical systems.
• Economic evaluation: life‑cycle cost, simple payback, discounted cash‑flow and cost‑benefit analyses applied to energy projects.
• Equipment selection, retrofits and commissioning practices to ensure energy‑efficient operation.
• Recordkeeping, benchmarking and reporting for continuous energy performance improvement.

Typical use and users

Used by electrical engineers, energy managers, facility and operations managers, energy auditors, sustainability consultants, building services designers, utilities and consultants involved in planning, designing, operating or retrofitting industrial and commercial electrical systems with an emphasis on energy efficiency and cost‑effective operation.

Related standards

Predecessor: IEEE Std 739‑1984 (superseded by the 1995 revision). Related IEEE “Color Book” recommended practices for industrial and commercial power systems (for example IEEE Std 141, 142, 241, 242, 399, 446, 493, 551, 602, 902, 1015, 1100). Also relevant to contemporary energy‑management frameworks and programs such as ISO 50001 (energy management systems) and national/regional building and energy codes and utility interconnection/measurement standards.

Keywords

Energy management, energy conservation, Bronze Book, facility energy auditing, metering, monitoring, demand management, peak shaving, cogeneration, on‑site generation, lighting controls, life‑cycle cost, electrical design, facility operations.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEEE Std 739‑1995 is a recommended practice — the IEEE “Bronze Book” — providing engineering guidance for energy management in industrial and commercial electrical facilities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers energy‑management program elements, metering and monitoring strategies, load analysis, lighting and control recommendations, on‑site generation/cogeneration considerations, and economic evaluation methods for energy projects in industrial and commercial facilities.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Electrical engineers, facility managers, energy auditors, consultants, designers and utility planners who need practical guidance on evaluating and implementing energy‑saving measures in electrical systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is withdrawn (withdrawn 25 March 2021) and is no longer an active IEEE standard for sale or update; it remains a historical reference (the 1995 revision replaced the 1984 edition). No direct, single-number successor is listed in IEEE records — users should consult current IEEE standards, newer industry guides and ISO 50001 for up‑to‑date energy‑management practices.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEEE “Color Book” series of recommended practices for industrial and commercial power systems (commonly referred to by color nicknames; this one is the Bronze Book). It was developed by the IEEE Industry Applications Society / Industrial & Commercial Power Systems committee.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Energy management, energy conservation, metering, monitoring, demand management, cogeneration, lighting controls, cost‑benefit analysis, facility electrical design.