Energy Efficiency in Industry
Why be energy efficient in industry?
If your business operates in the industrial sector, it pays to optimise the efficiency of your processes and energy use.
Improving the efficiency of your site can:
- Save money and improve your bottom line by reducing operation and production costs
- Reduce uncertainty and risk by minimising your exposure to fluctuating energy prices
- Maximise your return on investment by increasing the lifespan and/or output of equipment
- Boost profitability and productivity by improving systems, processes and minimising waste
- Increase the competitiveness of your business, locally and internationally
- Help address your corporate social and environmental responsibility goals
Technologies
There are many opportunities for industrial energy users to reduce costs, improve performance and maximise productivity.
Common areas for action include:
- Process innovation and equipment upgrades
- Metering and monitoring
- Refrigeration
- Pumps and fans
- Air compressors
- Cogeneration/trigeneration
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Lighting
- Building Management Systems
You can read more about these technologies on the energy.gov.au website.
