NEW STANDARD FOR REPORTING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
The World Resources Institute has launched an updated Greenhouse Gas Protocol Accounting Guidance for companies and governments to report their emissions from electricity used (Scope 2). The framework recommends
how companies can measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions. This clarity can transform energy buying practices in the corporate world. For the first time, Guarantees
of Origin, REC and I-REC are featured as instruments to document and track electricity used from renewable energy sources. “Global Risks 2015 (by the
World Economic Forum) lists failure of climate change adaptation as one of the most likely and biggest risks in 2015. “The expectations and requirements for companies to address greenhouse gas emissions are increasing. But you can only change what you can measure. We are certain that in 2015 companies will increasingly document that they use electricity from renewable energy sources,” says Tom Lindberg, Managing Director, ECOHZ.
“Businesses seek validated reporting instruments. Guarantees of Origin is included by Scope 2 Accounting Guidance
as a best practice tracking system of power attributes. Guarantees of Origin reduces companies’ CO2
footprint,
increases awareness of the origin of the electricity consumed and sends a signal to the market that companies prefer electricity from renewable energy sources. Over time this documented demand for low carbon energy solutions will change energy behaviour.” The Greenhouse Gas Protocol
(GHG-P) is the most widely used international accounting framework for governments and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
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ELECTRIC PFC APP
Schneider Electric has launched a Power Factor Correction (PFC) App, designed to help businesses better understand and manage reactive energy to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Power Factor Correction is the process of managing reactive energy. In most electrical circuits, it comes from the creation of an electro- magnetic field necessary in motors and transformers. This impedes the useful electrical current and can have major economic and technical consequences. The PFC App uses energy
ENERGY-EFFICIENT ENCLOSURE COOLING
Air/air heat exchangers are highly effective at lowering the temperature inside enclosures in cool environments. They are cost-effective and energy efficient while also being well suited to dirty or dusty settings - unlike traditional fan-and-filter units. Air/air heat exchangers recirculate the air inside the enclosure, cooling it using the cooler ambient air
which is passed over a cross-flow heat exchanger. The two air flows are kept entirely separate, thus ensuring any dust, dirt or other contaminants are kept away from the electrical or electronic equipment. The greater the difference between the internal and external air temperatures, the more heat may be removed from the cabinet.
Rittal air/air heat exchangers need less maintenance than fan-and-filter units, in part thanks to their
individual controls for the internal and external fans and easy-to-remove cassettes. The internal temperature within the enclosure is also constantly displayed so users can tell at a glance that the unit is operating optimally. If temperatures within an enclosure get too high then a floating fault signal will sound to alert the user immediately about an impending problem.
Rittal
www.rittal.co.uk
consumption data to provide a simple illustration of what can be achieved through effective management of reactive energy, including financial savings, emissions reductions, and the opportunity for increased supply capacity. Businesses will be able to act on the calculations, enabling the improvement of energy efficiency across their electrical networks. Companies can expect to see return on the investment in just one to two years, with the benefits of lower energy usage and CO2 emissions continuing indefinitely. “Our new App will enable
organisations to understand usage as well as calculate the reductions in energy consumption and emissions they could achieve through Power Factor Correction. This typically ranges from between five and ten per cent of the energy bills of most organisations,” said David Lewis Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric.
www.schneider-electric.co.uk
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