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News Release from: ENER.G | Subject: Energy metering
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 June 2007
Online energy meters for operational
productivity
Environmental power specialist, Ener-g Efficiency, has introduced online automatic meter monitoring to aid energy management for business.
The huge rewards of stemming energy waste from factories are reflected in both operational productivity and commercial property values, says Paul O'Brien, managing director of environmental power specialist Ener-g Efficiency "The cost savings of 'green buildings', and their environmental benefits are well understood, but with fresh requirements under the EU energy performance of buildings directive, commercial properties that are inefficient energy performers are likely to command a lower market value," says O'Brien
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Market observers believe certification will affect property values, with better energy performers attracting a market premium, so there is a powerful business case to improve energy efficiency and to start preparing now.
"The good news is that there is plenty businesses can do to become carbon friendly and cut costs.
In our experience they can reduce energy usage by around 30 per cent very quickly and easily.
Many businesses perceive energy as an onerous and inevitable overhead, rather than a resource that can deliver concrete benefits, if properly managed.
Now more than ever, innovative technology from specialist companies such as Ener-g is readily available to businesses of all sizes," says O'Brien.
Among the main solutions provided by Ener-g are: Online automatic meter monitoring that can be extended to all utilities, including water.
Simply by implementing automatic meter reading, a saving of two to three per cent can be achieved.
Monitoring and targeting involves a dedicated energy manager handling a site's energy use and making recommendations for action.
The potential for cost reductions varies, but typically savings are in the region of five to 40 per cent.
Building energy management systems (BEMS) means savings can be achieved by controlling and monitoring building services, such as HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) plant, lighting and compressors.
A BEMS can deliver typical savings of 30 per cent.
Energy efficient lighting provides high-efficiency replacement lighting as well as technology such as enhanced lighting control and voltage regulation devices.
Lighting savings in the area of 10 to 30 per cent are often achieved.
Ener-g is so confident in their service provision that they come with an energy savings guarantee, which gives surety of savings to the customer.
O'Brien adds: "Energy saving measures for commercial and industrial buildings rack up substantial, swift and easily implemented cost benefits, making a business more productive and profitable, while adding to its assets by maximising the value of its property.".
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