Sept 23 - Oct 3, 2013

To: Miss Norhafiza Bt Mohamad

From: Ruhidayu Mohd Yusof

Date: Sept 23, 2013

Subject: Progress Report (from Sept 23 - Oct 3, 2013): Practice of DSM (Demand Side Management) for Commercial Building (Female Hostel UniKL BMI)

Introduction:

The purpose of this project is to research the energy management plan and suggest the alternative solution to saving the energy and cut the expenses on electricity bill.

Work Completed from Sept 23 to Oct 3, 2013:

During this period, I finished the scope and limitation for first chapter. In this section, I have to find the electricity bill for BMI. I need to know the price for a month that BMI should pay. And I also need to know the total usage of electricity (in kW) per month. By referring to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), commercial building rate is more expensive than domestic. I meet Mr. Zabaniah and he explain about the electricity bill and share some knowledge. He said, during on peak hours (student start semester) the electricity bill amount will increasing instead of off peak hours (student semester break) the electricity bill amount will decreasing (small amount).

Work to be Completed by Oct 7, 2013:

Next, I need to finish the second chapter of my project which includes literature review and making corrections for first section. This will be completed by Oct 25, 2013. I will then write the conclusion and management implications for the final paper. The entire project should be completed by the third week of Nov 2013.

Problems Encountered:

During this week I have to work hard to meet Mr. Zabaniah to get the electricity bill. Finally I get the bill but unfortunately, I only get bill for August which is during semester break. I have to deal with him again to get the bill from Jan to June 2013 for comparison purpose. 

Conclusion:

My research project is on schedule and I should encounter no problems finishing it by Oct 7, 2013. If you have any questions or concerns with this project, please feel free to email me at ruhidayu.mohdyusof90@gmail.com