Energy savings

This audit model is developed for industrial SMEs to lower the threshold for auditing. A two-step energy review is primarily intended for SMEs in which the process of energy use and efficiency of the process is not considered necessary. The model is cost-efficient for the clients and for the energy...

LCA for 501s ... Levi's iconic 501 brand of jeans was put through a full life cycle assessment which revealed a number of valuable insights One pair of jeans uses equivalent to 3 days’ water usage by the average American family And CO2 equivalent 69 miles driven by the average American car Life...

Diagnosis of a building can help designers and architects to decide which aspects should be retrofitted in order to improve the energy efficiency of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. The most important aspects to watch out for and recommended actions are: Duct leakage and...

Food and product display cases are integral features of the customer browsing experience and vital to maintaining product quality, especially cooled displays and refrigeration cases. Little-known but effective display case practices can help shops and handlers save on energy and improve overall...

Solar shading describes a number of systems used to control the amount of heat and natural light that is admitted into a building. As an integral part of the 'building envelope' in buildings with good energy performance, solar shading has evolved from a 'component' or add-on to being part and parcel...

Enlightening initiative... European city wants to become greener, safer and more prosperous New low-energy street lighting identified as key, resulting in three-year replacement programme Swansea Council's 28 000 street lights were consuming high levels of energy so it was decided at one point to...

Looking for a smooth run toward energy saving Accurate monitoring of energy consumption on ski slope informs efficiency drive Everything from snowgun use to lighting is factored into the real-time monitoring Ruka Ski Resort is well aware of its own energy consumption. Thanks to high-quality...

Ski resorts use a significant amount of energy, and purchasing this energy is a considerable expense for the companies in the sector. It is estimated that the energy-saving potential at the largest ski resorts could be hundreds of megawatt-hours, corresponding to tens of thousands of euros each year...

Putting a lid on energy losses Spanish firm discovers a whole world of ways to save energy, materials and costs Its resulting measures earn it a prize at the European Business Award for the Environment Ramondín Cápsulas produces several types of lids and caps for a range of products including tin...

Energy saving does not need to be expensive. Up to 20 % can be cut in many refrigeration plants through actions that require little or no investment. The actions should be focused on good housekeeping, maintenance, and control. Housekeeping rules Set the optimal temperature to achieve the standard...

Multiple actions, one goal... save energy! Arla Oy organises yearly energy awareness-raising actions involving the entire organisation The campaigns communicate energy saving potential in everyday work while promoting a positive atmosphere Arla Oy is a Finnish milk processing plant and subsidiary of...

Spotting the solar trend German brewery seemlessly integrates solar into its energy mix 155 m2 solar thermal system produces 400 MWh a year To help offset growing energy costs and improve its environmental credentials, Hutt Brewery in Kassel, Germany integrated a solar heat system for the brewing...