ENERGY MANAGEMENT


MAnUFACTUrInG’S rOlE In MITIGATInG THE ClIMATE CrISIS:


EDMS AnD THE rOAD TO nET-zErO


Industrial manufacturers are among the world’s biggest energy consumers and contribute more than 30 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions. To mitigate this, the industry must find ways to reduce consumption. Some are pledging to drastically reverse their reputation by aiming for ambitious net zero factories. Here, Garry Forfar of COPA-DATA UK explains how


energy data management systems (EDMS) can help to lower consumption and achieve net-zero.


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nergy management initiatives have seen a resurgence in recent years, driven by a need to reduce costs and boost reputation. In the last few years, we have seen a wave of manufacturers improving their


green credentials, investing in carbon capture and storage (CSS) technologies, and offsetting their emissions. BrewDog used this method to launch itself as the world’s first carbon negative brewery. In September, the British Government also


announced a £220 million investment to its most polluting industries to cut their carbon emissions. The grants of up to £30 million will allow companies to invest in more efficient boilers, electric motors, as well as developing technologies in the renewables space.


While these efforts are noble - and in some


existing cases, are incredibly successful - it is vital that manufacturers first understand the exact composition of their energy usage.


Sufficient eDMS


Most manufacturers believe they already have an EDMS in place. They know how much energy is required to run their plant and might consider ways for them to reduce their bills. Often, this is limited to shutting off lighting and using smart meters to monitor HVAC systems. However, energy management can be smarter. An EDMS should use Internet of Things


(IoT) technologies and devices to gather consumption data from the entire facility. Rather than the painstaking task of compiling energy data manually, an EDMS should do the


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