What are the most important factors that impact energy costs in a production facility? Some of these conditions are permanent, while others change from day to day based, for example, on the production schedule or how hot or cold it is outside. Are costs high due to record productivity or excessive due to such things as downtime or steam leaks? Given the many factors involved, looking at a facility's overall energy cost by itself doesn't tell you much. Even then, many companies cannot say how - given their energy-intensive operations and processes - the energy is used and if the cost is truly justified.
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