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Overview of Energy in Malaysia and Outlooks on EE industry potentials
ESCOs in EE industry
Sustainable implementation of EE initiatives at organizations through management and engineering solutions
Barriers and counter measures for holistic EE implementation at the national level to grow EE industry
The way forward
based on my experiences, knowledge, readings and beliefs as an industry players
2. Overview of Energy in Malaysia and Outlooks on EE
industry potentials
ESCOs in EE industry
Sustainable implementation of EE initiatives at
organizations through management and engineering
solutions
Barriers and counter measures for holistic EE
implementation at the national level to grow EE
industry
The way forward
4. Certified Competent EnMS Expert,
UNIDO
Registered Electrical Energy
Manager, Energy Commission
Certified Trainer, HRDF
Registered ISO50001 Technical
Auditor with Certification Bodies
Registered Consultant, Asian
Development Bank
Member of Board of Judges,
Asean Energy Awards 2011
Expert Facilitator for EE Policy
Workshop, IEA 2012
EE Policy Studies & strategic
implementation plan for national
& state levels
Expert trainer & speaker for
energy management training,
seminars and conferences at
local & international programs
EE Capacity Development
Program Designs
EnMS development &
implementation , energy audit &
business case proposal
preparation & presentation
REEM Coaching for qualified
professionals/EE practitioners
11. There is a need to have a dedicated policy on EE at the
national level &recommended by the study by government
Source: SEDA Malaysia
12. CRUDE OIL : 5.46 billion barrels, NATURAL GAS : 88.00 trillion standard cubic feet
RESERVE LIFE : Oil – 19 years, Gas - 36 years
(source: PETRONAS (as at 1st January 2008)
13. more on the decreasing trends from the early 90s
Source: PEMANDU
14. Total resources addition has been shrinking despite
increased in exploration activities.
Oil explorations activities today require bigger investments
Source: PEMANDU
15. moved from oil dependent to gas &coal dependent for
electricity generation.
The dependency on coal from Indonesia reduced from 84%
in 2008 to 65% in 2011.
Source: Energy Commission
16. GDP growth is strongly related to the increase of final energy supply &demand.
Need to get the GDP to grow as are moving towards a developed country
To change the trend of the energy demand to increase exactly according to the GDP growth
to show that we are not utilizing our energy resources effectively.
Source: National Energy Balance 2012
17. Malaysia is expected to become net oil importer by 2020 or
earlier if the demand increase in the same period.
Coal is biggest imported energy source for Malaysia until 2030
-80%
-60%
-40%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2002 2010 2020 2030
Percentage
Coal Oil Gas Hydro Nuclear NRE Electricity Heat
Source: APERC 2006
18. Energy demand projected to increase from 2,000 PJ(2009) to 4,013
PJ(2030), average rate of 3.6% /year
Short term &long term measures that can be taken is through EE
initiatives while working on looking for new energy sources (RE&
alternative energy)
To balance and reduce the supply and
demand gap
Source: EPU
19.
20. Using the same/less
amount of energy
to produce the better Output
Using less energy
to accomplish
the same task/to enjoy
the same comfort level
Process
( Equipment/Operations)
INPUT OUTPUT
• Comfort
level
• Production
volume
• Quality
• Safety
• Electricity
• Fuel
24. What the energy
consumption &
socioeconomic
situation would
have been
without
improved EE -
baseline
The government
must to prioritise
the needs of the
country-benefits
in economic
growth, job
creation/industri
al productivity
are given equal
weight, or even
favoured over
energy savings.
Reconsidering
the outcomes
from EE
improvements -
welfare gains
rather than
energy savings
alone could
transform the
rebound effect
from negative
impacts to a
quantification of
the wider
socioeconomic
impacts
25. Economically viable efficiency measures can
halve energy demand growth to 2035
Source: IEA
26. EE potential used by sector in the New Policies Scenario
2/3 of the economic potential to improve EE remains
untapped in the period to 2035
Source: IEA
27. Reducing demand of energy with lesser investments & faster results
Source: McKinsey Global
Institute Analysis 2010
34. An Energy Service Company(ESCO)
Develop and implement turnkey, comprehensive EE projects
ESCOs offer performance-based contracts (i.e., contracts that tie
the compensation of the ESCO to the energy savings generated
by the project) as a significant part of their business
To ensure credentials, ESCOs must demonstrate the
technical & managerial competencies to design &
implement projects involving multiple technologies :
Lighting
Motors & Drives
Heating & steam systems
HVAC Systems
Control Systems
Maximum Demand Controls
Building Envelope Improvements
…at building/industrial facilities
35. Registered in
September 2000 n
conjunction with the
launching of the
Malaysian Industrial EE
Improvement Project
(MIEEIP) by the
Government-UNDP
OBJECTIVES
To develop recognized ESCO businesses in
collaboration with Government & private
sectors.
To actively promote the activity of cost
reduction and efficiency standards of the
industrial and commercial sector
To oversee the well being of it’s members
To facilitate and do all things necessary
towards developing successful energy
related projects.
To introduce related products and services
for the industry
To foster healthy co-existence amongst
members through ethical professional
practices
Ensure quality of services by members
36. Energy Management
Training Courses for Energy
Managers
Producing guidelines &
provide advisory in services
delivery
Awareness & promotional
programs
Provide inputs on EE industry
to the Government with
other Stakeholders
Rental of Equipment for
energy audit and M&V
37. Elected Committee Members(2014 /2016)
President
Ar. Zulkifli b. Zahari
Vice President, Policies & Int. Liaison
Ir. Ong Ching Loon
Honorary Secretary &
Historian
VTR Dharamarajah
Honorary Advisor / Internal
Auditor
Ir. Dr. KS Kannan
Business
Development
Ir. Phang Chen
Faut
Training
Mohd Iskandar
b. Majidi
Green Technology
Kevin Yap
Publicity &
Promotions
Ir. Kumarason S
Kandiah
Government
Liaison
Ahmad Zaky
b. Mohd Amin
Internal Auditor
Khairol Nizam
b. Abd Muen
Treasurer &
Finance/Strategic Initiatives
Zaini b. Abdul Wahab
Asst. Honorary Secretary &
Membership and Practice
Koay Keong Tay
Program Coordinator
Anuar b. Mat Saad
Admin / Secretariat
Afiza bt. Mohd Sa’ad
Accountant
Mohd Izzuddin
b. Salahudin
38. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , National Association
of Energy Service Companies, USA September 2013
39. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , National Association
of Energy Service Companies, USA September 2013
40. The total market size = US$6.7 billion;
Industrial = US$2.9 billion(44%)
Commercial = US$3.7 billion(56%)
source: www.reexasia.com
Biggest potentials in the industrial
sector
41. “Energy Performance Contracting is
when an ESCO is engaged to improve
the energy efficiency of a facility, with
the guaranteed energy savings paying
for the capital investment required to
implement improvements”
43. Energy Cost savings based on
ACTUAL & MEASURED data-before
& after
CAPABLE
ESCO
UNDERSTANDING of the how
EPC works & it long term
benefits by facilities owners
COMPREHENSIVE EPC Contract
Document
TRUST & TRANPARENCY in
strategic partnership to reduce
business costs
Commitment to get
FASTER results!
44. The owner
confirmed EPC
needs
Prepare EPC basic
info, Objectives &
Targets
Prequalification
Of ESCOs
Issue RFP to
qualified ESCOs
Evaluate Proposals
from ESCOsAppoint ESCO
ESCO conduct
technical audit &
present detailed
EPC investment
proposal
EPC
Contractual
Terms
Negotiation
Sign EPC Contract
Implement EPC
Project
Measurement &
Verification of
Saving
Achieved
Monthly reporting
& payment to
ESCO
45. Experiences in EPC
Projects /Track
Records in energy
services
Financial
Strengths
Management
capacity in
energy services
Technical
Competency &
Expertise
ESCO
To secure
financing &
ensure
sustainable
operations
46. EPC implementation process must match the ESCOs
business model.
EPC is a proven EFFECTIVE model for faster EE
implementation!
Interested parties must have the same understanding
& goals on how to make EPC works – WIN-WIN &
LONG TERM ENERGY COST SAVINGS!
ESCOs must have/develop competency & capability
to ensure successful EPC projects implementation.
More successful EPC projects are required to attract
more attention of building owners & banks/investors
47.
48. •Energy supply & utilization
•The most costly period
Source: Institute of Asset
Management, UK
49. EE programs help manage energy risks - reducing exposure to the
high costs of sourcing, transport & energy-intensive upstream
products
50. EEPs viewed as
“Infrastructure
Investments” – LOW
PRIORITY VS. CORE
BUSINESS – don’t fix if not
broken
EEPs funding through
loans/debts WILL IMPAIR
“CREDIT CAPACITY” from
core business – NO WAY
for SMEs/SMIs
BENEFITS ARE TOO SMALL
TO APPEAR ON CEO’S
RADAR SCREEN & to
justify “perceived’
operating
complexities/risks
NOT CONVINCED ON
ACTUAL COST SAVINGS
ACHIEVED nor aware of
proven Measurement &
Verification(M&V)
methods to ensure
sustainability of savings.
51. EE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Sustainable Energy
Management
Awareness Program
Capacity Building –
Training & Development
HRDF refundable
programs
Measurement &
Verification (M&V) Internal/3rd Parties
Adoption of Energy
Management System
(ISO50001)
Internal/Consultant
Energy Saving Project
Energy Auditing
Internal Budget
EPC Model
Full/matching grant –
with commitment to
implement
Energy Saving Projects
Implementation
EPC model
Standard
Procurement
SUPPORT
MEASURES
NEEDED
Options To Save Energy Costs in Organizations
52. • Management
Directives
• Implementation of
EnMS - to ensure
sustainability of
energy cost
reduction initiatives
MEASURES
With LOW/NO
COST
Minimal Cost
Savings
•Priorities of budget
- core
business/operations
•Investment risks
•Limited human
resources & expertise
MEASURES
WITH HIGH
COST
Significant Cost
Savings
May require
expert
assistance &
external
financing such
as EPC model
In-house
initiatives
53. TOP MANAGEMENT
•Smooth operation
•Budget Compliance
•Profit & loss account
PRODUCTION
MANAGER
•Product quality and delivery dates
•Optimization of production costs
•Reliability of production facilitiesPROCUREMENT
MANAGER
•Improvement of purchasing
conditions/procedures
•Best/optimal prices
ENGINEERING
MANAGER
•Reliability of supplying facilities
•Optimization of energy cost
FACILITIES
OPERATORS
•Reliability of operation and
maintenance
•Low defect/damage potentials
EXTERNAL SERVICE
PROVIDER/CONSULTANT
•Maintain the contract
•Identification of potential
improvements
•Client’s satisfaction
60. •CEO shows strong &
ongoing enthusiasm
for EE
•To achieve significant
results
ENSURE TOP
MANAGEMENT
SUPPORT
•Giving the program
its own budget
responsibility
ALIGN
RESPONSIBILITIES&
BUDGETS
•set up new metrics &
tools to measure
energy consumption
•quantify the success
& benefits
CREATE DATA
TRANSPARENCY &
INSTALL TARGET
TRACKING
65. Savings at 40-60% from lighting systems
Energy Saving Micro Ballast
and HP Fluorescent T8-28
watts
LED Fluorescent Tubes LED Down Light
LED Ceiling Light High Performance
LED Street Light
LED Spot/Flood Light
66.
67. Stage 2: Retrofitting for
Improving Chiller
Performance
Stage 3 : Maximum
Demand Monitoring &
Control
Stage 1: Electricity Incoming
Supply Optimization
68.
69. Building owners can see reduced operating costs, increased building
values, greater return on investment, and higher occupancy from new and
retrofitted green buildings
UNEP - GEO-5 for Business
Impacts of a Changing Environment on the Corporate Sector
Companies may receive reputational benefits from achieving green building
certifications . A 2011 survey of U.S. adults- 64% would prefer to patronize a
business whose facility is certified as green, while 48% indicated that green
certification of a facility improves their image of a company.
University of Missouri researchers - consumers would be more
willing to pay between 15 & 20% more for retail products from
companies that support sustainable practices
UN Global Compact of 766 CEOs worldwide-93 % of
CEOs said sustainability issues will be a critical factor
to the future success of their business
2012 Ernst & Young Survey – 66% of executives saw an increased amount
of sustainability-related inquiries from investors in the past year. 70%
inquiries focused on energy management and greenhouse gas emissions
& more than ½ questions about sustainability reporting
Survey on 250 CFOs in 14 countries by Deloitte - CFOs are increasingly aware the
benefits sustainability can bring to the business. 2/3 respondents said they are
involved in driving sustainability strategies .More than 50 % said their
involvement in pushing sustainable practices has increased in the past year.
TOWARDS GREENER
BUSINESS PRACTICES &
MARKET DEMANDS
70. EE
Energy
Management
Energy
Management
System
Consultancy/Advisory
Standard &Certification
Performance Measurement
& Verification
EnMS Tools
Hardware
(meters , sensors & etc)
Software
(Computerized EnMS)
Energy Engineering
Energy Efficient
technologies Testing, Rating & Labeling
R&D, TQM
Manufacturing
Energy Auditing
Capacity
Building
Education &
Awareness
Training &
Development
Policy
Policy research &
development
Regulatory
Fiscal & Financial
Investments &
Funding
Analysis & Evaluation
71. Energy
Auditors
Energy Efficient
Technology
Application Experts
Measurement
&Verification
Specialists
Energy Efficient
Equipment
Inventors
Energy Efficient
Facilities Designers
Energy Economists
& Data Analysts
Policy & Regulatory
Experts
Demand Side
Management
Specialists
Energy
Managers
Energy
Management
Consultants
Documentation &
Certification Specialists
ISO50001
EnMS(System/
Technical
Auditors)
Expert Trainers
…and many more with
the growth of EE industry
72.
73. The foregone benefits
represent the
‘opportunity cost’ of
failing to adequately
evaluate & prioritize EE
investments
Larger opportunities &
increasing global
demand, stress on
resources & climate
concerns-costs that we
cannot afford to bear
The failure to properly
evaluate the benefits of
EE likely results in under
investment in EE
74. •Clear policy & targets
•Comprehensive regulatory &
implementation framework
•Competencies in institutional set up
Strong governance in policies
implementation
•Competency programs
•Career opportunities
Technical competencies &
human resource capacity
•Sources of funds
•Understanding risks & mitigating
factors in EE investments
Sustainable financing &
business friendly mechanisms
•On green practices
•Business opportunities
•Impacts to climate change
mitigation
Information ,education
&awareness
•Funding
•Academic vs. Commercial valuesR&D & commercialization
75. SMEs & SMIs - energy audit and
guidance
Measurement & verification of
performance
Technical assessment from other
ministries/agencies on EE
projects for financing /further
approval
Registration & deployment of
experts
Fiscal incentives
Low interest loans with
government guarantee
Grant based on annual
government budget for
specified initiatives and
awareness programs
Technical Assistance
& Advisory
Incentives & Financial
Assistance
76. Look and act on EE
urgently!
Clear policy goals & targets
Strong governance &
comprehensive framework
Consistency, accountability
& competency
Inclusiveness in policies
development & reviews
Direct rebound
When a consumer or producer reduces their energy costs by investing in an energy‐efficient piece of equipment and then chooses to increase production or consumption using proceeds of the energy saved.
Indirect rebound
When consumers and businesses invest the savings due to EE improvements in other goods
More difficult to study than the direct rebound and so and there are fewer comparable studies.
Macroeconomic or economy‐wide rebound
when improved EE leads to increased energy productivity and economic growth- can “backfire’
what the energy consumption and socioeconomic situation would have been without improved EE - counterfactual or baseline.
In many cases there would have been even higher energy consumption leading to higher costs in the long run.
important in developing countries on a high path of economic growth where improvements in EE are likely to improve the productivity of the country and lead to further economic development.
It is for governments to prioritise the needs of their country and this may mean that benefits such as economic growth, job creation or industrial productivity are given equal weight, or even favoured over energy savings.
Reconsidering the outcomes from EE improvements in terms of welfare gains rather than energy savings alone could transform the rebound effect discussion from one of negative impacts to a quantification of the wider socioeconomic impacts of EE improvements.
EE/energy saving is the first fuel-a source of energy instead of the an option in O&M activities.
Think about it after we consumed the energy or only when we need it
Which is better for utility companies?
Managing current assets with maximized and efficient utilization by the demand(users) or
Having to add new assets just to me the increasing demands and facing uncertainties on the business outcomes in the regulated market.
Example: In Malaysia, tariff increase purely subject to the government’s decision and directly linked to political climate
The cost savings measurement with significant changes of operations at the facilities.
The responsibilities of building owners and the ESCO throughout the contract period.
Maintenance, use and modification/ removal of the equipment that was installed by the ESCO by the facilities owner.
If the equipment installed by the ESCO is lost or damaged
Guarantee of losses and liabilities by ESCO to the facilities owner.
Securing the base of economic activity
BP’s Energy Outlook 2030 predicts that global energy consumption will grow nearly 40% by 2030. Dwindling resources and the rising share of renewable sources will push energy prices up, increasing costs for production, logistics and energy-intensive commodities. Thus, a company’s exposure to energy costs is often much higher than its utility bill, increasing the relevance of efficiency as a key element of strategy.
Energy-efficiency programs help manage energy risks by reducing exposure to the high costs of sourcing, transport and energy-intensive upstream products. They help balance demand across different energy sources and providers. On-site cogeneration and long-term supply agreements can reduce demand per output and keep energy costs predictable (see Figure 4).
Gaining a better overview of energy market opportunities and upcoming regulatory schemes will help companies remain competitive. For example, they may be able to cut costs by managing demand more intelligently, reducing consumption during peak load times and increasing production when supply is ample.
So much clear benefits-why are we still holding our actions?
Easier to measure and verified? Yes!
1. A wide range of benefits, and a “must”
Most manufacturing executives think of EE only in terms of cost savings. They scrap old, energy-guzzling equipment and think they did a good job. In truth, they did only half the job, because EE offers much more. It can reduce non-energy costs, for example, create new business opportunities, significantly improve the company’s image for all stakeholders and help companies stay competitive and attractive to customers (see Figure 1). In order to reach its full potential, an energy-efficiency program must cover the whole value chain, from sourcing to selling.
A complete energy-efficiency program combines several aspects. It is a preemptive move to meet impending regulations. It answers concerns from the board of directors on improving the resilience of the company. It addresses future needs of customers. And, it strengthens company culture by enhancing energy sustainability. Of course, EE cannot be achieved through a onetime improvement. Instead, it needs a holistic and ongoing initiative that gets institutionalized within the company—much like quality management, with which it shares many goals.
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CEOs often ask us what they can do about EE. Most feel that they need to act on the topic—80% of respondents to a 2010 Economist Intelligence Unit survey agreed that EE is becoming more important—but only half said their companies were doing enough to integrate efficiency into their business strategy.
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At Bain, we believe that energy-efficiency programs significantly improve the sustainability, economic stability and image of an industrial or consumer goods manufacturing company.
Some corporations in energy-intensive industries have been tackling the subject for a while. Dow Chemical Company, an early adherent, says it has saved $24 billion since launching its energy-efficiency program in the 1990s. BASF, GE and Toyota claim similar benefits. Talking with these and other companies reveals a wide range of benefits beyond direct energy savings.
Bain’s research and project experience show that a typical manufacturing company in Europe or North America can save between 10% and 30% of direct energy costs in three years. Indirect savings, like reduced maintenance, materials and waste, as well as lower risks, typically add another 50% on top of the direct energy cost reductions.
Beyond these savings, EE delivers benefits around corporate social responsibility, employee motivation, improved sustainability and a secure base of economic activity. Depending on the respective products and value chain position, energy-efficiency products and energy-efficiency services can also make for improved offers and even new business models.
EE is an option today, but it’s likely to be a necessity very soon. Few manufacturers can pass up the opportunity to improve profitability by 2%, mobilize their employees or ignore new business opportunities. We believe energy-efficiency programs will play an important part in keeping European and US manufacturing competitive over the next decade. While the regulatory environment is still in the making, the pure business logic is already convincing today.
1. A wide range of benefits, and a “must”
Most manufacturing executives think of EE only in terms of cost savings. They scrap old, energy-guzzling equipment and think they did a good job. In truth, they did only half the job, because EE offers much more. It can reduce non-energy costs, for example, create new business opportunities, significantly improve the company’s image for all stakeholders and help companies stay competitive and attractive to customers (see Figure 1). In order to reach its full potential, an energy-efficiency program must cover the whole value chain, from sourcing to selling.
A complete energy-efficiency program combines several aspects. It is a preemptive move to meet impending regulations. It answers concerns from the board of directors on improving the resilience of the company. It addresses future needs of customers. And, it strengthens company culture by enhancing energy sustainability. Of course, EE cannot be achieved through a onetime improvement. Instead, it needs a holistic and ongoing initiative that gets institutionalized within the company—much like quality management, with which it shares many goals.
Substantial direct and indirect savings
Energy is one of the few remaining opportunities to reduce costs in manufacturing. Energy accounts for about 5% of costs for an average manufacturing company, more in energy-intensive industries. An energy-efficiency program can save between 10% and 30% of those energy costs within three years. Indirect savings from reduced maintenance, materials, waste and risk increase the benefits, combining to effectively cut direct energy costs by about half. Tax reductions and government incentives boost the savings further in many countries. Most savings come from adapting equipment and processes. In production, typical efficiency measures include more effective motors, drives, boilers, furnaces, pumps, compressors, and ventilation and heating systems. Energy recovery systems can help reduce demand. On-site generation can also reduce costs, and, in some places, manufacturers can sell power back to the grid when they produce more energy than they use. A plan to use energy flexibly, reducing usage during peak times, saves even more.
Bain’s calculations show that the average manufacturing company can improve its profit margin by 2% within three years, helping to strengthen industrial players and maintain Europe and the US as strong manufacturing centers (see Figure 2).
Compliance with tightening regulatory requirements
EU directives aim to reduce energy consumption by 1.5% annually between 2014 and 2020, so most organizations will need to implement energy-efficiency programs to ensure compliance. Energy management at large companies will be audited every four years, and several current ministerial draft bills indicate that simplified procedures are planned for small and medium-sized enterprises. National rules concretely implementing the EU’s plans are to be applied by June 2014.
Germany introduced an energy tax (the “eco-tax”) in 1999 to encourage energy savings in the private, public and commercial sectors. To lessen the impact on manufacturing companies, which were hit hardest by the new tax, German lawmakers also introduced a tax relief—as high as 90% for energy-intensive production processes like steel or cement production. Over the years, some 100,000 German companies had benefited from these tax incentives in varying degrees. However, starting in 2013, only companies that implement energy-efficiency management systems in line with ISO 50001/EN 16001 certification and meet annual energy-savings targets are eligible for them. As of today, less than 20% of German and Swiss industrial firms with more than 250 employees have that certification, and many do not yet meet the requirements (see Figure 3).
Switzerland’s Energy Strategy 2050 framework proposes similar measures with compulsory efficiency targets and sanctions for companies that miss them. Meeting energy-efficiency standards will become a prerequisite for participating in public tenders. Energy inspections will help reduce consumption.
Corporate social responsibility
Reducing energy consumption and using renewable energy sources demonstrate good corporate citizenship, both strengthening the corporate image and contributing to sales. A long-term sustainability strategy can make the company more attractive to investors and suppliers.
Efficiency programs also boost employee morale and help make companies more attractive employers. GE’s energy “treasure hunts” bring together energy experts and employees at job sites to identify and recommend efficiency initiatives. GE’s programs often include a weekend day, when production is off and plants and offices are idling. Employees willingly join even on their day off, expressing that participating increases their pride and personal commitment in the company, as well as their sense of inclusion. In addition to these benefits, GE has saved $150 million and has started selling this concept externally.
New business opportunities
EE is more than just a way to optimize operations; it is also a growth market. As energy regulations for commercial and industrial companies increase, so too will demand for commercial and consumer products that use energy efficiently. For example, both the EU and Switzerland plan to introduce new efficiency regulations for electric and electronic devices. Efficiency is a key selling point for these devices as well as for other B2B products, including elevators, electric drives, electric transmission equipment and pumps. Consumers, too, say they are ready to pay a premium for energy-efficient products, such as refrigerators, washing machines, light bulbs and cars.
Companies with an energy-efficient culture are bound to take the lead—not only in how they use energy but also in the products and services they develop. Energy-efficiency champions often report an increased potential for innovation in their organizations. Some will discover new business models helping other companies and consumers become more energy efficient.
Substantial direct and indirect savings
Energy is one of the few remaining opportunities to reduce costs in manufacturing. Energy accounts for about 5% of costs for an average manufacturing company, more in energy-intensive industries. An energy-efficiency program can save between 10% and 30% of those energy costs within three years. Indirect savings from reduced maintenance, materials, waste and risk increase the benefits, combining to effectively cut direct energy costs by about half. Tax reductions and government incentives boost the savings further in many countries. Most savings come from adapting equipment and processes. In production, typical efficiency measures include more effective motors, drives, boilers, furnaces, pumps, compressors, and ventilation and heating systems. Energy recovery systems can help reduce demand. On-site generation can also reduce costs, and, in some places, manufacturers can sell power back to the grid when they produce more energy than they use. A plan to use energy flexibly, reducing usage during peak times, saves even more.
Ensure top management support
Unless the CEO shows strong and ongoing enthusiasm for EE, middle managers will show lacklusture support for an effort that delivers only marginal savings.
Align responsibilities and budgets
Often, one unit must invest in efficiency while another unit reaps the savings—a problem if the program’s budget is distributed throughout the company. Giving the program its own budget responsibility can help organizations avoid this fragmentation.
Create data transparency and install target tracking
Companies often have to set up new metrics and tools to measure energy consumption and to quantify the success and benefits of efficiency programs.
basic components in energy management system
To highlight the potentials to improve asset’s operational & energy performance to increase profitability for service providers and/or facilities owners
We embrace changes or we will be struggling or out of the business
The failure to properly evaluate the benefits of EE likely results in under investment in EE.
The foregone benefits represent the ‘opportunity cost’ of failing to adequately evaluate and prioritize EE investments.
This opportunity cost may be very large, and in particular in a context of increasing global demand, stress on resources, and climate concerns, they may represent a cost that we cannot afford to bear.
Look energy management as another business opportunities and for future source growth
EE as an industry – the future and integral element synchronized in asset management