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Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Technology
Fleet management software
Fleet management software helps organisations (public and private) streamline operations relating to their fleet of vehicles, from vehicle acquisition through maintenance to disposal.
The main...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Waste management and recycling
Resources:
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 8-25% 0.08 - 0.5 Year(s)
Good practice
Small-scale biomass gas plant in Swedish dairy
Dairy further boosts its green reputation
Micro-scale power plant (Volter) covers about 20 % of annual electricity demand
Plant generates 40-45 kW of electricity and 100 kW heat
Dual-use plant works...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 20% 8 - 10 Year(s)
Good practice
Energy and resource efficiency at Turnberry
Energy turnaround for Turnberry Resort
Famous luxury golf resort commits to far-reaching energy saving measures
Target by 2020: cut energy by 30 %, water use by 20 %, and significant waste reductions...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 18-20% 1 - 2 Year(s)
Good practice
Biomass backed by geothermal and solar meet Fronius'...
An energy trio...
Energy autonomy thanks to combined geothermal, biomass and solar power
Up to 80 % of heating by biomass-fired combined heat and power plant, ~20 % covered by geothermal
Fronius...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 20-40% 8 - 10 Year(s)
Good practice
Campaign to cut heating costs at a new factory in Germany
Better insulation gets the seal of approval
35 % reduction in energy consumption using new insulating materials
The investment saves € 2 300 annually
A new factory in Germany enlisted the support of...
Sector / Industry:
- Construction
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 30-35% 11 Year(s)
Good practice
Composting by Canadian restaurant radically cuts landfill
Looking to garbage for inspiration...
Composting and recycling cuts landfill by 99 % and associated costs
8 cedar composting bins divert around 190 kg of organic waste weekly
Cajun Attic, a...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 99-100% 0.5 - 0.6 Year(s)
Technology
Energy efficient cars
A comparison of a conventional car with an energy efficient one delivered positive results. The environmentally friendly car was the same model as the conventional car (gasoline-powered, efficiency...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Materials
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 10-12% 0.5 - 1 Year(s)
Technology
Draught-proofing a building
Sealing up unwanted draughts is an inexpensive way of saving small to moderate amounts of energy by improving thermal insulation. Draught-free rooms and buildings are more comfortable at lower...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
- Service sector
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 15-30% 2.5 - 2.8 Year(s)
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Technology
Cladding and roof insulation
Heating costs through the roof? Consider cladding and insulation
Cladding is used to provide an additional layer of insulation to a building which improves thermal performance and weather resistance...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 11 - 12 Year(s)
Technology
Cavity wall insulation
Have you looked into those cavities? Cavity wall insulation
Insulating wall cavities can help you cut energy use and save money by reducing heat lost through walls in colder months, and keeping it...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 3.5 - 4 Year(s)
Technology
Refrigeration heat recovery
Recovering heat produced during the refrigeration process is possible and can help save energy and cut costs. Heat-recovery equipment can be fitted to existing plant or integrated in new buildings,...
Sector / Industry:
- Chemical and process engineering
- Food processing
- Hotel and restaurant
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 4 Year(s)
Technology
Free cooling
Free cooling can assist in cooling water which is subsequently used in industrial processes or air-conditioning systems. It is an economical system which can help reduce costs and energy uses.
Free...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
- Food processing
- Hotel and restaurant
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Energy
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 5-20% 5.8 Year(s)