The purpose of this manual is to help the trustees, administrators and staff of museums and historical societies gain control of their energy costs and deal with their energy-related problems. Compiled from several years' work by numerous museum professionals and energy specialists, the techniques and approaches described in the manual have been developed, reviewed and refined through workshops, seminars and practical application. However, given the diversity among museums, the specific energy management program developed by any single institution may vary substantially depending on size, age and type of building; type and number of collections, geographical location, existing energy systems and sources, and many other factors. Indeed, the appropriate course of action for any institution can only be arrived at through the collective exploration and problem-solving of trustee, director, building manager, fiscal officer, curator and other key staff, who together can create an energy management program that balances competing financial and program needs within the institution.

The manual is divided into three parts. The first part is a general overview of museum lighting and climate control, energy management, legislation and regulation, energy emergencies, historic preservation, and sources of technical assistance and funding. The second part is a group of readings that expand upon issues raised in part one. And part three contains appendices for those who wish to pursue these topics in even greater detail. Each of the three parts is cross-referenced to the others; and bibliographical references are found throughout the overview, readings and appendices. It is worth noting that the manual begins with consideration not of energy management, but of the museum environment, in particular lighting and climate control. This topic sequence arises from the fact that the museum environment both defines major energy needs and sets limits to the energy management programs that are feasible and desirable in museums. (Page before contents).

CONTENTS
     A. The museum environment.
     B. Energy management: A team approach.
     C. Energy conservation and historic preservation.
     D. Legislation and regulations.
     E. Sources of funding and technical assistance.
     F. Alternate energy sources.
     G. Dealing with energy emergencies.

Readings:
     A. The Real Crunch: Energy or Inflation? by Robert A. Matthai.
     B. Energy and Illumination by Richard G. Stein.
     C. Conserving energy in historic buildings. Baird M. Smith.
     D. The Micro-climate: A Localized Solution by Nathan Stolow.
     E. Cracking the Codes by Al Zgolinski.
     F. Protection of cultural properties during energy emergencies by
         Robert A. Matthai.

Appendix:
     A. Energy audit.
     B. Energy use in Museums.
     C. Energy conservation opportunities.
     D. Regional conservation Centers.
     E. State energy offices.
     F. State historic preservation offices.
     G. Energy statements and resolutions.
     H. Free printed materials [bibliography].

The purpose of this manual is to help the trustees, administrators and staff of museums and historical societies gain control of their energy costs and deal with their energy-related problems. Compiled from several years' work by numerous museum professionals and energy specialists, the techniques and approaches described in the manual have been developed, reviewed and refined through workshops, seminars and practical application. However, given the diversity among museums, the specific energy management program developed by any single institution may vary substantially depending on size, age and type of building; type and number of collections, geographical location, existing energy systems and sources, and many other factors. Indeed, the appropriate course of action for any institution can only be arrived at through the collective exploration and problem-solving of trustee, director, building manager, fiscal officer, curator and other key staff, who together can create an energy management program that balances competing financial and program needs within the institution.