A new study from the International Energy Agency estimates there is potential for technical efficiency improvements of 18-26 percent for the manufacturing industry worldwide and said energy savings could be larger if new technologies were taken into account, CNET reports.
Industry could be made more energy-efficient by upgrading the engines used in factories, including adjustable speed drives, steam systems and combined heat and power, and by recycling materials.
“The potential is so large that more efforts are warranted, in order to achieve deep carbon dioxide emission reductions, reduce fossil fuel dependence and increase industrial competitiveness,” IEA Chief Claude Mandil said.
EBAY'S WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM PAYS FOR ITSELF
eBay saves water and energy with a program that'll achieve ROI within 18 months. How much could you save? Go to calculator>>
CLEAN ENERGY DOESN'T GET ANY COOLER THAN THIS
Hybrid Cooling Solutions from Ice Energy. There's no cooler way to improve your bottom line. Discover the power of Ice. >>
CUT ENERGY COSTS WITH VMWARE VIRTUALIZATION
Eliminate server sprawl, reduce costs and save energy with VMware Virtualization >>
FINALLY! NEXT-GENERATION CARBON MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR BUSINESSES
Clear Standards environmental intelligence software helps businesses measure, analyze, and reduce their carbon footprint. No more spreadsheets! >>
It's a perfect storm for green communications. There are two industries traditionally considered first for the chop during an economic downturn: environment ... continue »
The "Energy Star" label is extremely or very important to 68 percent of consumers, according to the fourth EcoPinion Survey from ...
click to view full size chart »
A Telegraph Business Club Video MasterClass by Guy Beaudin the Head of Solutions for PC World Business on SMEs and the environment....
Join the Discussion