Driving forward industrial energy efficiency is key to meeting net zero targets

13 November, 2023

Andrew Stubbs, Director: Optimisation Performance at Inspired PLC said: “As a dedicated energy and sustainability consultant supporting the manufacturing sector, Inspired wholeheartedly endorses Make UK’s comprehensive report on energy efficiency in manufacturing.

“Over the last twenty-four months, an increase in operational costs has forced manufacturers to operate with a significantly reduced margin and it is evident that energy costs now constitute a significant share of operational expenses. Make UK’s Driving Industrial Energy Efficiencies report delves into how energy-efficient practices and technologies can support cost reduction.

“One of the other key takeaways from this report is that sustainability makes good business sense. By implementing sound practises and applying continuous improvement processes around energy efficiency, manufacturers can pave the way for a prosperous, cleaner and environmentally responsible future.”

With the abolition of the Energy Efficiency Taskforce (EETF) which had expected to put forward policy proposals to support greater energy efficiency, Make UK is calling on Government to use the upcoming Autumn Statement to help companies transition to net zero through energy efficiency measures.

Among these calls included in the report, is for Government to undertake a gap analysis of the tax incentives available on energy efficiency to check no type of business falls between the cracks.

Heat recovery may have the biggest potential to improve energy efficiency, but as yet is almost untapped. It uses the steam or waste heat from machinery (e.g., compressors, ovens/furnaces, galvanisation baths) or high temperature processes, to heat up other parts of the process (low temperature), hot water, or for the space heating of the building. It can also be used to produce electricity via the Organic Rankine Cycle, a type of thermodynamic process which can use low temperature industrial waste heat.

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE: Driving Industrial Energy Efficiencies | Make UK

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