INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Energy use and the resulting environmental impacts are major points of concern for the world in the 21~(st) century. Opinions that define the challenges of sustainable energy options are as diverse as the proposed solutions. The industrial sector is a key area both from the standpoint of the amount of energy consumed and the magnitude of the energy options that exist there. However, history has shown that success in the industrial energy sector requires careful planning and consideration of the unique challenges of the manufacturing environment.