Industry across Europe is responsible for more than half of all carbon dioxide, particulate matter and other key pollutants emitted into the air, according to updated industrial pollution country profiles published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The 33 profiles of the member countries of the EEA (EEA-33) give an updated snapshot of sources … Continue reading From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles
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Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
It is rare to find articles on specific topics such as energy efficiency in laboratories. Dr. Zara Kassam writes on the European Pharmaceutical Review website about options for improving the performance of laboratories, since they have their own specific needs. How good design improves energy efficiency- Top tips for HVAC In April 2018, changes … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency
EiD has had several posts recently about important steps Singapore is taking to improve energy efficiency. Rachel Mui writes on the Business Times website about new rules coming into force next year to promote industrial energy efficiency. New rules to improve Singapore's industrial energy efficiency from Oct 1, 2018 To improve the energy efficiency … Continue reading Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency
This week’s briefs – flood planning and industrial energy efficiency
This week, you should read about an important new guide to help in flood planning. You also have only a couple of days to submit an abstract for the eceee Industry Efficiency 2018 event to be held next June in Berlin. • ‘The Essential Guide to Flood Planning & Preparation’ Paul Smith has written … Continue reading This week’s briefs – flood planning and industrial energy efficiency
Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore
Narendra Agarwal writes on the Business Times website from Singapore about an important award won by Shell Chemicals Seraya for its activities to promote energy efficiency in its facilities. It is important to see the progress made in other countries. Committed to a low-carbon future FOR adopting energy-efficiency practices, Shell Chemicals Seraya (Pte) Ltd … Continue reading Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore
Focus on industrial energy efficiency in Europe
The gods are obviously shining down on industrial energy efficiency in Europe these days. For too long, energy efficiency policies and programmes were geared towards the buildings sector. Yes, there is a requirement for mandatory audits for large industry and there is promotion for energy management systems and to help SMEs, but the overall effort … Continue reading Focus on industrial energy efficiency in Europe
Promoting improvements in the energy performance of the petrochemical industry in Singapore
It is encouraging to see the improvements in energy efficiency in the petrochemical industry in Singapore. These efforts started several decades ago and are not letting up. Narendra Aggarwal explains in an article on The Business Times website. Striving to better energy performance PROACTIVE in energy-conservation efforts since the beginning of its operations in … Continue reading Promoting improvements in the energy performance of the petrochemical industry in Singapore
France promoting industrial energy efficiency
Ludovic Dupin writes on the Novethic website about the push by France’s national energy agency to get the financial industry more involved in the energy transition. While this is important for France, it is also important for all of Europe to see these efforts. ADEME calls on the world of finance to mobilise on … Continue reading France promoting industrial energy efficiency
California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency
September comes around and we start thinking about the grape harvest and the wines that will soon be produced. We seldom think of the energy the industry uses. Emily Holbrook writes about a new programme in California on the energy manager today website. Wineries 'Crush' It, Save More than Half a Million with PG&E … Continue reading California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency
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