Build an Energy Management Team
Energy waste can occur in various locations and systems within a facility, and optimizing processes can significantly reduce energy consumption. By implementing proper management techniques and system upgrades, these losses can be minimized. To effectively address this issue, industries should establish an energy management team that focuses on reducing energy wastage within facilities.
This team plays a crucial role in helping companies become more sustainable and energy-efficient.
The success of an energy management team hinges on several key factors. Firstly,
it requires strong support from top management. Secondly, a diverse cross-functional
team with effective communication is essential. Thirdly, the team should have an
appropriate size to ensure efficient collaboration. Trust among team members is
also vital for their success.
Here are some of the tasks that the energy management team should undertake to achieve proper energy management:
- Conduct regular facility energy assessments to identify potential energy-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate and recommend various options for optimizing ongoing processes to reduce overall energy consumption.
- Conduct assessments to identify essential items that are left on or plugged in during non-use.
- Develop demand reduction strategies, such as distributing the facility’s electrical demand over alternate shifts and scheduling the operation of higher-demand electrical equipment when overall facility demand is low.