The New IEEE Standard 739: Energy Conservation and Cost Effective Planning in Industrial Facilities

The ``IEEE Recommended Practice for Energy Conservation and Cost Effective Planning in Industrial Facilities'' (IEEE 739-The Bronze Book) is reviewed. The book, published in 1984, was sponsored by the Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Department of the Industry Applications Society. The paper highlights the contents of the book. The topics include energy planning, auditing, economics, lighting design, efficiency in equipment, metering, and load management.