World Sustainable Energy Days: Industry comes into focus

World Sustainable Energy Days has been an annual event in late February or early March for over 20 years in Wels, Austria. I’ve attended several of them as a speaker, panel leader or member of the scientific committee for the Young Researchers event. WSED brings hundreds of people together with a wide variety of conferences … Continue reading World Sustainable Energy Days: Industry comes into focus →

Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries

A new report on the potential of heavy industry to combat climate change offers a rare slice of optimism. Roger Harrabin explains in an article on the BBC website. Climate change: Report raises new optimism over industry Sectors like steel, chemicals, cement, aviation and aluminium face a huge challenge in cutting carbon emissions. But … Continue reading Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries →

Energy efficiency improvements are key to improving the competitiveness of the global sugar market

Rest assured that EiD is not taking any position whether you should reduce your sugar intake. What is important, however, is that the industry be as energy efficient as possible and this goes for all industry. Robert Glass writes on the Food Processing website about some of the improvements that can be made. Sweetening the … Continue reading Energy efficiency improvements are key to improving the competitiveness of the global sugar market →

New survey shows businesses planning to increase spending on improving energy efficiency

Jonny Bairstow writes on the Energy Live News website about a recent survey from Johnson Controls saying businesses want to reduce their carbon footprint, save money, boost energy security and enhance their reputation ‘Majority of global firms to step up efficiency spending’ More than half of global organisations are planning to increase their energy … Continue reading New survey shows businesses planning to increase spending on improving energy efficiency →

Have you ever thought about how much energy it takes to manufacture the products you use every day?

Friday October 5th was Energy Efficiency Day. Caroline Heilbrun writes on the Environmental Defense Fund website, raising an important question about our energy use. She writes: “On Energy Efficiency Day, October 5, we should consider the myriad benefits of acting upon those opportunities. Efficiency cost savings for the manufacturer can translate into cost savings for … Continue reading Have you ever thought about how much energy it takes to manufacture the products you use every day? →

More proof of the value of improved energy efficiency in industry

Jennifer Kefer has written a good article on the GreenBiz website stating that “energy efficiency helps manufacturers save money, improve operations, motivate and inspire staff and even improve workplace safety, all while boosting bottom lines.” And there are even more benefits. What are your views? A simple truth: Energy efficiency is good for manufacturers’ … Continue reading More proof of the value of improved energy efficiency in industry →

Utility in California sets up programme to offer software-controlled batteries to commercial and industrial businesses

It is always encouraging to read how energy storage systems are being deployed in various countries. Hannah Beausang writes in The Press Democrat about a partnership between a public electricity provider and the California-based private company, Stem, a leader in smart energy storage networks, offering commercial and industrial businesses smart batteries that provide power during … Continue reading Utility in California sets up programme to offer software-controlled batteries to commercial and industrial businesses →

Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance

Reflecting from time to time on the steps needed to improve energy efficiency is always a good idea, in any sector. Keith Sultana, senior vice president, global operations & integrated supply chain with Ingersoll Rand gave his views on the Smart Industry website. A roadmap for industry to increase energy efficiency In 2014, Ingersoll … Continue reading Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance →

IBM takes energy efficiency seriously

Interestingly, IBM has had a formal in-house energy conservation programme for almost 45 years. Heather Clancy writes on the Business Green website about the company’s commitment to energy efficiency. Why IBM obsesses over energy efficiency If you think your organisation has done all it can to cut back its power consumption, think again. IBM … Continue reading IBM takes energy efficiency seriously →

Iconic guitar manufacturer significantly improves the energy performance of its facilities

Anyone strumming a guitar thinks of the music not the energy performance. But making guitars is a business. To reduce its costs and to reduce its carbon footprint, the iconic Martin Guitars embarked on a major effort to undertake efficiency upgrades. Kurt Bresswein on the Lehigh Valley Live website in the US describes the good … Continue reading Iconic guitar manufacturer significantly improves the energy performance of its facilities →