Temperature optimisation
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Fine-tuned energy management in French cannery
Better data... in the can Carbon Footprint analysis points to the need for better, comparable data feeding optimised metering and operations Measures lead to 36 % savings on steam production and reduced water consumption by 5.3 litres for each tonne of production The Russy Bémont plant processes 30...
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Restructuring work to keep a slaughterhouse afloat
When design, business, engineering and the environment all come together A tenancy change presents an opportunity to retrofit a slaughterhouse, making it more efficient and safer Measures generate energy savings of 52 % (gas) and 20 % (electricity) and cost-savings of € 77 000 a year When the...
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Steam and water meters lead to energy savings
Steaming ahead with energy-saving measures Introduction of metering system led to yearly savings of around € 5 600 Reduction of CO2 emissions from 95kg/tonnes to 60 kg/tonnes Bonduelle is a French company founded in 1853 which specialises in the production of processed vegetables. Bonduelle's Russy...
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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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Plastics factory adjusts temperature set-points to match actual requirements
The philosophy of energy saving Optimising cooling unit set-points saves energy and money 85 900 kWh (or 6 %) yearly energy savings Tecmaplast, a French plastics company, carried out an energy audit to better understand what energy and cost savings could be achieved. The results of the analysis...
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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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Regulating room temperatures saves conference centre thousands a year
Protocol for power-saving proves successful Regulated room temperature saves vast sums of electricity No investment cost, but € 9 700 in annual power savings Reduces CO2 emissions by 24.2 tonnes annually The Nantes Conference Centre ('The City') in France, a public building, requested an energy...
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Adjusting plastic cooling temperature in packaging firm creates savings
Simple measure packs an energy-saving punch Simple temperature reset cuts energy consumption by 72 200 kWh per year No investment costs Generates € 6 200 savings per year Founded in 1991, DS Smith Ducaplast is now part of the leading packaging group (DS Smith) and specialises in the production of a...
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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 and water-saving in Bulgarian bakery
Well-baked plan to save resources A series of power- and water-saving measures cut annual costs Installing solar panels offsets investment costs Annual savings: € 17 000 on grid electricity, € 3 600 on wastewater JLP is a Bulgarian bakery located in Burgas. The company participated in a Cleaner...
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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...