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Importance of Energy Management: Reduces Carbon Emissions

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Importance of Energy Management

Energy should be regarded as a business cost, like raw material or labour. Companies can achieve
substantial reduction in energy bills by implementing simple housekeeping measures. Reduction
and control of energy usage is vital for an organization as it:
Reduces costs: Reducing cost is the most compelling reason for saving energy. Most
organisations can save up to 20% on their fuel cost by managing their energy use;
Reduces carbon emissions: Reducing energy consumption also reduces carbon
emissions and adverse environmental effects. Reducing your organisations carbon footprint
helps build a green image thereby generating good business opportunities; and
Reduce risk: Reducing energy use helps reduce risk of energy price fluctuations
and supply shortages.
Regulatory requirements aiming to reduce carbon emissions and energy use require accurate
energy data collection and effective management systems. Good energy management practices
are compliant with these requirements and help fulfil regulatory obligations. Businesses worldwide
are showing interest in appointment of a formal/informal energy manager to coordinate energy
management activities. The main task of an energy manager is to set up a system to collect,
analyse and report on energy consumption and costs which may involve reading electricity meters
regularly and analysis of utility bills.
Carbon emissions from energy use dominate the total greenhouse gas emissions of most
organisations. Sound energy management is rapidly emerging as an integral part of carbon
management which in turn helps organisations in effective overall environmental management. In
addition to financial benefits, energy management has other significant advantages for an
organisation such as:
Organisations achieve stronger market position by demonstrating green
credentials. Energy management improves competitive advantage as most consumers prefer to
source from socially responsible businesses;
Organisations adopting energy management systems can influence supply chains by
preferring suppliers who adopt environment management practices; and
Energy management creates a better workplace environment for employees by
improving working conditions.

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