How to improve energy efficiency

You can improve energy efficiency by implementing procedural changes, engaging staff, and retrofitting and upgrading equipment.

Energy is wasted by leaving appliances and equipment on when not in use, having inadequately controlled temperature or process settings, using old technology, having poor maintenance procedures, or by staff not being aware of the correct operation of equipment.

Examples of retrofitting or upgrading equipment include:
-lighting replacements
-improving building envelopes to reduce heating and cooling energy demand
-optimising or upgrading the HVAC system, lighting sensors and timers
-re-engineering manufacturing processes or implementing new process technology
-implementing metering and monitoring processes
-installing variable speed drives on motors used to drive equipment, like fans and pumps

Even the largest and most sophisticated energy users can find additional opportunities for cost-effective energy savings.

One of the best ways to uncover energy efficiency opportunities is to undertake an energy audit, which will achieve cost savings, not only in the short but also in the medium and longer-term.