Energy efficiency and management

Support programme

SME Initiative Energy Transition and Climate Protection

Support for German SMEs to improve their energy efficiency while remaining competitive Savings in energy costs occur as investments pay off with a high internal rate of return and short payback period The SME Initiative Energy Transition and Climate Protection (Mittelstandsinitiative Energiewende...
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Converting waste heat from restaurant's kitchen into enegry savings

Solving two problems at once Family-run restaurant made saving about € 6 000 annually from heat waste generated by ovens, fridges, etc. Kitchen staff benfit from more pleasant working conditions The busy restaurant La Trattoria in the centre of Midleton employs 23 staff and is open seven days a week...
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Family-run meat company targets resource efficiency

Cold truths about hot water Meat production company targets high refrigeration and hot water costs A new heat exchanger channels waste heat from freezers towards the factory's hot water needs Ballon Meats, a family-run company, has been producing various types of meats of the highest quality from...
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Biomass for sugar production

Sweet taste of success Sugar factory optimises its whole energy management systems Measures identified and implemented result in € 272 000 in annual savings Illintsi Sugar Factory produces 10 800 tonnes of sugar every year in what is considered an energy-demanding sector; it requires about 50 000...
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Optimising hotel laundry service

Traditionional hotel goes green Optimising a hotel laundry service led to multiple savings and benefits Measures aimed at achieving a green label for hotel services The 210 room Hotel Hemus is one of the oldest in Sofia and has 210 rooms. The hotel has 85 employees and offers wheelchair access, a...
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Matching EU criteria for tourism services delivers good returns

A solid investment all round Hotel invests € 660 in energy management optimisation and an environmental management system and saves € 3 500 a year Efforts are also aimed at meeting EU energy requirements for tourism services Hotel Arena di Serdica lies in the heart of Sofia. Its equipment and...
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Refrigeration upgrade in a store saves money

Mini market, maxi savings Small businesses are always looking for ways to cut running costs Modern refrigeration and freezer units help one store save about € 2 000 a month on its energy bill Goldenacre Mini Market is a convenience store located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its best-selling items are...