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Energy-efficient refrigeration saves money at German meat-processing plant
Lessons for all plants with cooling rooms A German meat-processing plant installed an interconnected refigeration system to reduce energy costs Yearly cost reduction of up to € 67 000 and CO2 reduction of 345 tonnes The Gourmet Fleischerei and Feinkost GmbH employs 80 employees at its Brandenburg...
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Hamburg pastry shop saves energy and boosts its bio-image
Organic coffee, sustainable thinking... a bio-bonus Pastry shop pursues a 'sustainable approach' on all levels: products, processes, principles It introduced several energy-efficiency measures Yearly energy savings of 62 000 KWh (€ 16 100 cost-benefit) The German Caféhaus Langes is a well...
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Bio-food company's energy saving gels with green image
Energy savings in the can... SME tweaks thermostat and saves 21 500 kWh annually Financial gains of € 4 000 per year Annual carbon footprint down by 1.1 tonnes of CO2 Maison Prosain has been producing biological canned fruits and vegetables for almost half a century. It is located in Bages, France...
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Energy savings by regulating operating times
Towards real-time room occupany monitoring Hourly programming system saves 63 000 kWh electricity and 39 000 kWh heating annually Zero investment saves € 8 500 per year The Nantes Conference Centre ('The City') in France carried out an energy audit to better understand what actions it could take in...
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French camping and holiday village boosts its energy efficiency
Energy-saving savvy Optimising heat pump yields small but important results Saves € 1 000 in energy costs per year 11 000 kWh energy savings, equivalent to 0.9 tonnes CO2 emissions annually Camping La Plage et Bord de Mer is a sprawling site in Vendres, France which offers a variety of camping...
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Energy bill halved in a cooker plant
Closer inspection showed where savings could be made Domestic appliance-maker shaved € 14 000 off energy bill in first year Paid back its energy-efficiency measures in four months General Domestic Appliances Ltd. is a manufacturer of cookers based in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, the UK. As part...
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SPIT metals optimises air-conditioning management, cuts energy costs
Economising in an energy-intensive sector SPIT's optimised air-conditioning system significantly cut energy costs Saving the planet an equivalent of 89 000 km car journeys SPIT has 65 years of experience in the construction industry in Europe, specialising in the design, manufacturing and marketing...
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Optimisation was the key to saving energy at Manuplast
Timing is everything! Optimising heating process, repaired leaks and energy-efficient motors cut 41 tonnes of CO2 annually Annual saving of € 5 000 In 2007, Manuplast carried out a complete energy audit, including production facilities, air compressors and the water-cooling system, which highlighted...
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Efficient pump system saves power at French printing house
Out with the old and in with the new Printer replaces pump system to cut electricity use Saves 85 000 kWh and € 9 300 per year Lowers utility bills while helping to keep the environment clean Envel’Offset is a French printing house established in 1990 and employs around 20 people. Based in Roissy-en...
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Innovative company takes control of its energy bill
Sweet smell of success Specialist manufacturer prioritises energy savings Audit reveals diverse list of energy-saving actions SOLEV is a French producer of high added-value designs for perfume bottles and caps. Management placed high priority on energy efficiency and sought advice from experts on...
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Swedish manufacturer discovers quick energy-saving wins
Energy savings, no extra cost! Energy audit revealed simple, effective measures 10-12 % energy savings Plast Petter AB is a small Swedish manufacturer of plastic products mainly for use in offices. The products are cut, welded and glued together. The company uses energy from oil and electricity...
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Compressed-air system saves electricity in a German brewery
Very refreshing results! Compressed-air system cuts compressed air consumption by 16 % in three years 300 tonnes less CO2 emissions annually Net annual savings of 775 000 kWh electricity Brauerei Paderborner, a traditional Westphalian brewery in Paderborn, Germany investigated options to cut its...