Recently, Rod wrote a column on the eceee website about the modest proposals that the European Commission has made in its “winter package” to promote more energy efficiency in Europe’s industry. It is encouraging to read on the todayonline.com website that Singapore’s government is planning to give a greater push to energy efficiency improvements in … Continue reading Singapore revising policy framework to promote industrial energy efficiency
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Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
This could be a story in all countries. This article by Joshua S Hill on the CleanTechnica website explains the findings of a recent study in the UK. Now we can hope that we will get more such findings from the mandatory audits that were required throughout Europe. Increased Energy Efficiency In UK Manufacturing … Continue reading Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
The European Commission has published its proposals for the contribution of clean energy in meeting the EU’s obligations for the Paris climate agreement. Published on 30 November, the “winter package” is appropriately entitled “Clean Energy for All Europeans”. The Communication proposes a binding target for energy saving for 2030 and it includes recommendations to adapt … Continue reading Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
“Huge variations in performance” in levels of carbon efficiency among the world’s 2,000 largest listed firms
Luke Nicholls and Alex Baldwin provide an important article on the edie.net website about the large gap between the worst and best-performing businesses on energy efficiency. This was a global study. Energy efficiency: 'Champions and dunces' exist in every industry The world's largest listed companies could save 1.4 billion tonnes of CO2 - the … Continue reading “Huge variations in performance” in levels of carbon efficiency among the world’s 2,000 largest listed firms
New database launched on industrial and buildings energy efficiency projects
This week in Europe the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) launched the De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform (DEEP): the largest pan-European open-source database containing detailed information and analysis of over 7,800 industrial and buildings related energy efficiency projects. The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) was established as a specialist expert working group by the … Continue reading New database launched on industrial and buildings energy efficiency projects
New report shows importance of increasing the energy resilience of the manufacturing sector in the UK
Jo Barnes provides a good article on the FreePress website about a recent report that shows importance of improving the energy resilience of manufacturers. One assumes this need to improve energy resilience goes well beyond British shores. Welsh manufacturers could cut energy use and boost economy by investing in energy tech manufacturing UK manufacturers … Continue reading New report shows importance of increasing the energy resilience of the manufacturing sector in the UK
Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
It is probably self evident that good communications is essential for ensuring success in energy efficiency programmes. This article on the edie.net website reviews the importance of good communication. Have you recent experience that confirms this? Communication skills crucial for energy managers to deliver efficiency programmes, say experts Advances in technology have created a … Continue reading Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
Celebrating the economic benefits from clean manufacturing
Hugo Bague from Rio Tinto and Leo W. Gerard from the United Steelworkers Union write on the Morning Consult website how President Obama took part in celebrations for National Manufacturing Day and that the emphasis is on the benefits of clean manufacturing. Does such a day exist in Europe? Clean Manufacturing Leadership Will Power … Continue reading Celebrating the economic benefits from clean manufacturing
Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei
More and more we are learning about the benefits of improved energy efficiency in industry. There are some who are still not that convinced, but the message is gaining currency. With a week to go before the eceee industrial efficiency conference in Berlin, it is good to heard about the important savings in a good … Continue reading Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei
Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less
It is encouraging to see that there is a growing appreciation for the benefits of improved energy efficiency. V Rishi Kumar writes on The Hindu Business Line website about some important messages that were delivered at a recent energy efficiency summit in India. ‘Energy Efficiency will unlock hidden savings in manufacturing sector’ Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less
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