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WHY INDUSTRY NEEDS AN ENERGY AUDIT NOW MORE THEN EVER?
An energy audit is a systematic process used across various industries. An experienced energy manager reviews and analyzes the energy flows within a building or facility and, based on the findings, identifies the most effective measures to improve energy efficiency.
Energy is a crucial component of industrial operations—no industry can function effectively without it. The fact is that industries are responsible for a significant portion of global energy consumption. In Slovenia, the industrial sector accounts for over a quarter of total final energy use.
There are many ways to improve energy efficiency in industry, but energy audits remain one of the most effective approaches. Today, industries need energy audits more than ever, not only due to the rising cost of energy, but also because climate change has become a major global concern.
Interestingly, Slovenia is warming faster than the global average due to its geographical characteristics. Compared to the pre-industrial era, Slovenia has already experienced a temperature rise of more than 2°C.
Given the growing energy demand, the expansion of industrial activity, pressure on limited energy resources, and increasing energy prices, conducting an energy audit is both a necessary and logical step for industrial enterprises.
IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The primary goal of an energy audit is to enhance the energy performance of a building or facility. The audit provides critical insights that help companies develop an effective energy strategy.
REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
Energy use is not always efficient—and you may not even be aware of where energy is being wasted. Increasing efficiency and reducing consumption can significantly lower energy costs. As energy often represents one of the largest operating expenses, improving efficiency is a crucial step for cost control.
REDUCE CO₂ EMMISIONS
By implementing energy efficiency measures, you reduce CO₂ emissions and contribute to a cleaner environment. With increasing pressure on energy resources, companies must become more efficient, environmentally responsible, and sustainable in the long term. An energy audit also brings you closer to achieving ISO 50001 compliance, an international standard designed to help organizations establish systems and processes to improve energy performance.
INCREASE WORKPLACE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Energy audits help optimize building performance, which in turn contributes to a safer working environment. Employees perform better and feel more comfortable in a secure and well-maintained workplace.
BETTER COMPANY IMAGE
Energy efficiency is vital to building a positive corporate image. Energy-conscious companies are seen as responsible and sustainable, helping them attract talent, foster partnerships, and win more customers.
Additional benefits of an energy audit include: identification of equipment malfunctions, extended equipment lifespan, tailored reports and analyses, and increased added value.
A company can quickly enhance its energy efficiency when it begins to address energy usage systematically—by involving all aspects that influence energy consumption.