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.
Building energy consumption readings can be obtained from different sources. Building energy certificates, for example, show the overall primary energy requirements, further broken down into...
Companies, especially SMEs, need to operate as efficiently as possible to remain competititve. Energy auditing is a useful way to identify and prioritise energy-saving opportunities.
First, assess...
Pinch analysis is a systematic approach to analysing heat flow through an industrial process and has been used by industry for almost 30 years as a way of saving energy. The so-called 'pinch' occurs...
Sector / Industry:
All manufacturing industries
Chemical and process engineering
Resources:
Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost10-40 %1 - 3 Year(s)
About 70 % of office waste is recyclable. As recycling is generally cheaper than other disposal routes, ensuring you effectively recycle can save your organisation money. To set up an effective and...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Office and administration
Resources:
Materials
Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:Low cost10-70 %0.25 - 1 Year(s)
Most businesses rely on a range of office equipment in order to function. From the basics like computers, printers, and copiers to projectors, scanners and teleconference facilities, it is widely...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Office and administration
Resources:
Energy
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost10-30 %3 - 5 Year(s)
Paper is a major purchasing and disposal cost. It is estimated that the average office worker uses up to 45 sheets of paper per day, of which over half is considered waste. However, an efficient...
Measuring and monitoring resource use is a key skill that all organisations should master, regardless of size or sector. It should be one of the first steps your organisation takes to improve its...
Biomass as a source of renewable energy is used for a variety of applications including combined heat and power (CHP) or biofuels production. Many companies have already switched from fossil fuels to...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost5-40 %5 - 15 Year(s)
Renewable resources for heat generation are cheaper, more secure and better for the environment. The costs associated with the technology depend on the size and type of the installation.
Harvesting...
Most industry-grade process heating systems are based on steam or hot water from boilers that today mainly burn fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, or electricity generated by different sources....
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Construction
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost15-30 %1.5 - 5 Year(s)
Companies are trying to use more sustainable processes and resources to match growing environmental and social awareness. Changing processes and resources incur some costs for the companies, but can...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Service sector
Wholesale and retail
Resources:
Energy
Materials
Water
Waste
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:High cost0.5 - 2 Year(s)
Organisations in both the public and private sectors are increasingly aware of the need to train staff in energy efficient behaviour and operations. SMEs are beginning to follow suit, realising that...
Sector / Industry:
All sectors
Resources:
Energy
Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:Medium cost5-15 %1 - 2 Year(s)