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2016
Conference Paper
Titel
Accelerating energy efficiency activities in the manufacturing sector
Abstract
Enhancing advancement in industrial energy efficiency is a global challenge that also promises great rewards in the form of enhanced competitiveness, economic growth and jobs; greater resilience and energy security, clean air or fewer emissions. Despite money being more accessible than in the past, not enough happens to address the necessary action to limit global warming to 2°C - it would require an eightfold increase in annual energy efficiency investments? Whilst it is known that aviation/shipping and the building sector could significantly contribute to reduce emissions, this is also the case for the manufacturing industry where, however, interventions are often more complex. Yet, it is the business decision makers that make re-investment decisions on a frequent basis. To kick-start a 'viral' upscaling of energy efficiency investments in industry, it is crucial to understand on what basis and what values decisions are being made, and to change supply-side means to anticipate this demand side mindset. What drives decision makers, what keeps them away from investing more in energy efficiency upgrades, and how important is energy efficiency in context to normal operations are key questions addressed by the energy efficiency index of the German Industry. How can a drastic upscale in capacity in the financial sector, amongst the implementers and the demand side be accomplished. What role have emerging energy efficiency networks in collaboratively tapping into energy efficiency potentials? Do ambitious b2b networks, after the Paris Agreement, offer an increased likelihood to constitute a first mover advantage in the light of what has yet to be done globally? This session will make the link between the different dimensions of energy efficiency finance and transmission channels to make things happen on the ground.