energy efficiency audit Articles
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Energy management program for the State of Kuwait
Oil and natural gas, Kuwait's only resources of primary energy are also the only revenues from which national income is derived, including foreign exchange. Local energy consumption, excluding feedstock for refineries, estimated to be around 15% is increasing year by year, thus, posing a serious threat to the sustainable growth and financial well being of the country. Energy policy makers in ...
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Microsoft highlights energy savings with Windows 7
Microsoft is working on a major project that would highlight the energy savings that companies can realise by switching to its latest Windows 7. Microsoft has revealed that it is working on a major project with Reading University designed to highlight the energy savings that companies can realise by switching to its latest Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 operates using about 30% less ...
By Vital Energi
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Improved IT infrastructure helps Tata’s procurement in the UK case study
When Tata Limited discovered that certain aspects of its IT infrastructure upgrade had not been allowed for in the refurbishment project planned for its London offices, it knew that it didn’t have the in-house skills needed to handle a project of this scope and complexity. As the company’s Facilities Manager had previously worked with Mark Dansie, Inflectiontech was appointed ...
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Using your EMS to improve energy efficiency
Why an EMS Approach? With increased pressure to address energy and climate change issues, many organizations are leveraging their environmental management system (EMS) as an important mechanism for implementing energy efficiency initiatives. This phenomenon is not entirely new. The EMS approach has frequently been used across a broad array of sectors to facilitate energy improvements. But new ...
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Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, and the Bottom Line
Introduction For many years, efforts to promote energy efficiency and pollution prevention (P2) traveled on parallel paths. Most energy efficiency advocates considered only the energy savings aspects of their projects and most proponents of P2 did not include energy on their list of sources of pollution. More recently, the two groups promoting energy efficiency and P2 have begun to realize the ...
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Benchmarking: How does your building stack up?
Energy benchmarking can help you better understand your commercial property’s energy use and monitor performance over time. It allows for comparisons among similar building types and helps identify which ones could operate more efficiently. The Environmental Protection Agency and its ENERGY STAR® Program offers a free online tool called Portfolio Manager that allows users to track and ...
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Environmental Protection Measures During the Production of Refractory Bricks
The manufacturing process of refractory bricks, which involves high-temperature operations and the use of various raw materials, can potentially impact the environment. However, with the implementation of stringent environmental protection measures, refractory brick manufacturers can minimize their ecological footprint and ensure sustainable production practices. Here are some essential ...
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Energy efficiency policy in Slovenia
Slovenia set up its own energy efficiency policy in the Strategy of Energy Use and Supply of Slovenia, adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia in early 1996. Energy efficiency policy in Slovenia is in harmony with the European Commission's policy concerning the promotion of energy efficiency. The new Energy Act, adopted in September 1999, defines energy efficiency as equally ...
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Why is the reality of energy efficiency so bleak?
Considering that making money and creating wealth is the primary objective in every business, one would expect companies to squeeze out every bit of profit from their operations by making them efficient and technologically advanced. However, the reality of energy efficiency seems to be still a bit bleak and most companies are so preoccupied with external factors that contribute to top-line ...
By Vital Energi
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Turning the Energy Efficiency Directive into a positive value driver
The European Union is steadily moving toward a united energy front. In 2012, the EU created the Energy Efficiency Directive and set out to reach 20 percent energy efficiency within eight years. According to the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, this directive will require all EU countries to use energy more efficiently during all stages of the energy chain. This will include ...
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Energy efficient with ISO 50001: Keeping an eye on energy indicators and audits - Case Study
Efficient use of energy and low energy costs are often required for the ISO 50001 certification. With the right tool, these goals can be quickly reached. The automotive supplier WITTE Automotive from Velbert has been using Quentic, the online software for Health & Safety, Environmental management (HSE) and Sustainability, since the beginning of 2014 and has thus set up its complete energy ...
By Quentic GmbH
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5 Technologies to Extend Utility Energy Services
Utilities in deregulated markets are under more pressure than ever to attract and retain customers and are therefore more motivated to consider new technologies to extend their energy services offering. In our previous articles regarding the Future-Proof Utility, we discussed digitalisation and client loyalty as a push for innovation, and the importance of a customer-centric approach. While both ...
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Energy Management in the Tertiary Sector 2024 [Report]
As you may have already seen during these weeks, our Energy Management Report has been recently published. With this, we have broken down the analysis by examining perspectives based on the type of organisation. Today it's the turn of companies in the tertiary sector. In the 2023 Energy Survey, we had the honour of receiving insights from professionals representing a diversity of roles, ...
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of the UK Industry Sector
The United Kingdom has long been known for its robust and diverse industry sector, which has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities. However, like any dynamic sector, the UK industry landscape is subject to constant evolution. In this article, we will explore the current state of the industry sector in the UK, including recent laws and data that are ...
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